[SFDXA] From ARRL - American Legion Amateur Radio Club Plans On-Air Tribute

[Bill]

    American Legion Amateur Radio Club Plans On-Air Tribute to
    Veterans11/07/2014

Amateur Radio operators who are members of the American Legion will 
honor the military services and their fellow veterans in a special 
on-the-air tribute on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11. Members of The 
American Legion Amateur Radio Club (*TALARC* 
<http://www.legion.org/hamradio>) will be on the air as W9L from 1400 
until 2100 UTC, from American Legion national headquarters in 
Indianapolis. Radio amateurs who contact the station or shortwave 
listeners who monitor it are eligible to receive an attractive 
full-color commemorative certificate.

"Veterans Day is more than just a holiday. It is a time for all 
Americans to recognize the honorable nature of military service and the 
men and women who have sacrificed so much in defending our nation 
through the years," said TALARC President Marty Justis, W9WMJ. "This 
special event operation serves to underscore the importance of Veterans 
Day via the Amateur Radio community, to salute the men and women who 
have served our country honorably in uniform, and to recognize the 
contributions of so many military personnel."

Justis also cited the contributions of MARS (Military Auxiliary Radio 
System) members, who arranged phone-patches that allowed soldiers in war 
zones, at sea, and in other overseas locations to speak directly with 
their families back home, especially in the pre-Internet era of the 
Korean and Vietnam wars.

While the Internet has changed things, Justis said, Amateur Radio still 
assists communities in many other ways, primarily in the event of 
emergencies and disasters. "Many of The American Legion Amateur Radio 
Club's 2000 members are committed to emergency preparedness as well as 
promoting the hobby, art and science of Amateur Radio to young and old 
alike," he said.

Special event station W9L will be on 20 meters SSB, 14.275 MHz ±5 kHz, 
IRLP Node 4816, or in Central Indiana to 146.46 MHz simplex or the 
145.17 MHz repeater in Hamilton County.To receive a certificate send a 9 
× 12 self-addressed, stamped-envelop to The American Legion Amateur 
Radio Club, 700 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

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