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/

Volunteers Wanted for Intruder Watch team

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The RSGB Monitoring System—more popularly known as Intruder Watch—is a service that monitors the primary amateur service allocations.

The team reports any unauthorised transmissions to the IARU Intruder Watch team and, where appropriate, Ofcom.

The RSGB Intruder Watch Coordinator Ian Suart, GM4AUP is looking for volunteers to assist the team with this important service.

You would monitor the amateur allocations as required and pass any concerns to Ian.

If you’d like to find out more, contact Ian at iw@rsgb.org.uk.

Young Ham Radio Operator Supports the America250 Celebration

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Young Ham Radio Operator Supports the America250 Celebration

While many teenagers spend their evenings playing video games or scrolling social media, 14-year-old amateur radio (also known as “ham radio”) operator Micah Sandoval, KB4MPS, was busy this past week making radio contacts across the US. Sandoval participated as part of a special event station supporting the ARRL America250 Worked All States (WAS) Award program, a year-long operating event celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States. ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is a Supporting Partner of America250, the national, nonpartisan organisation charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a milestone that marks America’s Semiquincentennial.

Operating alongside his mentor, James Hooper, K9QJS, Sandoval logged over 150 ham radio contacts. The event has attracted the participation of ham radio operators from across the country, and even around the world. 

Sandoval’s amateur radio journey began when he was just nine years old. Inspired by his grandfather, Philip Wagner, WA6NER, who would bring a handheld radio during visits, Sandoval became fascinated by the hobby. That early interest turned into a passion for amateur radio when he earned his Technician Class license in October 2022, upgraded to General Class in June 2025, and achieved the highest amateur radio license level, Amateur Extra, a month later at the age of 13.

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