On-Air Event Celebrates Railroad's 50th Anniversary

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The W3ND radio club has stepped back in time aboard a 1920s vintage rail coach. This railroad operates daily for passenger and freight needs.

Look at their special events on their website - https://www.mhrailroad.com

With radio in hand, join us on the airways from 12 noon to 4 pm. –4UTC at 14.260 & 7.190 MHz SSB, 14.025 & 7.050 CW, and IRLP station 7060.

QSL cards may be requested on the form on the W3ND website, and one will be mailed to you.

Public viewing is available from the Race Street entrance. Rides are available with the purchase of a ticket.

W3ND - https://w3nd.org/

Tour De France is a Tour De Callsigns

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Sure, the cyclists of this year's Tour de France are fast, but what's even faster than these elite athletes? HF signals are being sent by numerous clubs and groups wishing the competitors well as they pass through their region, starting on the 4th of July.

The route of this year's Tour de France cycling race passes through 37 towns and cities - 10 of them are new to this legendary race that has endured since 1903. Through it all, from the start in Barcelona to the finish line on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, cyclists will be making contact with local people who will watch and cheer them on.

Even if you're not near the route, you can still cheer them on by contacting any number of special-event stations organised by Réseau des Émetteurs Français. Whether the cyclists are crossing a hilly or a flat region, propagation is expected to enable contact with TM00TFR, TM40TFR, TM42TFR and similar stations in many of the regions. For details on these stations, their operating modes and diplomas available, visit the QRZ.com page for TM00TFR.

Amateur Radio Has The Power Of Awareness

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Amateur Radio Has The Power Of Awareness

World Giraffe Day is celebrated annually on 21st June 2026, the longest day of the year, in honor of the world’s tallest land animal. This special event station brings amateur radio operators together to raise awareness about giraffe conservation while combining our shared passion for radio communication and public outreach.

For this event, the group will be transmitting from the giraffe area near the Lehigh Valley Zoo, home to resident giraffes Tatu and Joshua. That makes this event especially meaningful, allowing the group to celebrate these incredible animals from a location directly connected to giraffe education and conservation.

Giraffes, despite their iconic status, face significant threats in the wild, including habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation organisations worldwide use World Giraffe Day to highlight the silent extinction facing giraffe populations and encourage education and support for preservation efforts.

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