The Santa Claus Networks

 

This year, PBC SKYWARN amateur radio operators are participating in
 two amateur  radio Santa Claus Networks for children.
 
The networks are:

  • The Shriner Children's Christmas Party Dec-11 
     Amara Temple, Palm Beach Gardens Fl.
    We provided radio communication between the children and
     Santa Claus so they may speak directly to Chris Cringle himself. 

After Party Report

Check out our After Party
 Pic's page and news article
 from the North Pole Gazette. 
 

 


QSL Cards by WX4PBC

Next year we will host the Christmas Party here and at the Shrine's Children's Hospital in Tampa.

 

Maritime Mobile Service Net

This net was established over 35 years ago by W1KCY(SK) and allows children world wide to talk to Santa Claus via amateur radio. Check The Schedule 


QSL Cards by WX4PBC

Currently cards available through QSO with:
 WX4PBC
WB7RBH
KF7QNS
KI4HRY

Copied from 14300.net
December 23rd and 24th

 
1500 to 1900 EST.  or   2000 to 0100 UTC
Frequency Range: 20 meter -14.305 - 14.320
Check with the Maritime Mobile Service Net on 14300 MHz for the actual  Santa clause operating frequency.


Santa Claus is coming to a receiver near you.

A Tribute to Clyde McAfee - KG4BVR

For years Clyde, KG4BVR, of Eightmile, Alabama, ran the Santa Claus Net on
 20 meters. Bob, AA4EE, has taken over for Clyde and is doing a great job!



The holidays are coming and the kids are starting to anticipate Christmas. Sometimes a great introduction to ham radio that entertains the younger set is to let them speak to Santa on the air.

Each year a 14300 MHz regular puts on what is known as a "Santa Claus Net" bringing volunteer Santa's into ham shacks and other places the world over.

Volunteer Santa's choose a clear frequency in the general portion of the 20 meter band and let it be known on 14300 khz where they'll be. Folks with youngsters to entertain can then tune in and give their youngsters a chance to talk with Santa over the air.

Sometimes lady ops will play Mrs.Claus to the delight of the children. What a great way to introduce the grandchildren to ham radio when visiting over the holidays. Let them talk to Santa Claus.

Explain how radio waves propagate on hf and tune to the twenty meter band to find Santa ready and waiting to hear from the kids
.

So, volunteer and spread some holiday cheer or check in with us with your children and visiting relatives.
We can always use "relay" stations too.

If you would like to volunteer, e-mail Bob-AA4EE at aa4ee@comcast.net  
with the date and time slot you can take.

Current Schedule: As of 12/13/11
  Click on call sign for QRZ station QTH & Beam heading information.

 Time: EST   /    UTC (EST +5)       Dec 23rd                    Dec 24th

3:00 pm            2000                           AA4EE                          AA4EE 
     

4:00 pm            
2100              
            W5PES                         W1WCN 
   
5:00 pm            
2200                   WB7RBH  KF7QNS           KI4HRY 

6:00 pm            
2300                          WX4PBC                      WX4PBC

7:00 pm            
0000                          W5PES                         W5PES

8:00 pm            
0100                       
Depending on Band Opening
9:00 pm            
0200                       
Depending on Band Opening 

If you would like to volunteer, e-mail Bob-AA4EE at aa4ee@comcast.net with the date and time slot you can take.

EST
West Palm Beach

UTC
Ouagadougou

Happy Holidays


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