Was just reminded of an event called World Amateur Radio Day being held tomorrow. I may have heard of it before but never really gave it that much thought.
It is being held under the auspices of the International Amateur Radio Union. From their about-us website:
About Us
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) is the worldwide federation of national amateur radio organizations. The membership of the IARU consists of more than 160 member-societies in as many countries and separate territories.
The IARU was founded at a meeting in Paris in 1925 as the international representative of the Amateur Radio movement. At the time the “short waves” were just beginning to be understood and to be exploited for global communication using power levels and antennas that were within reach of private individuals operating from their own homes. These radio amateurs needed an organization to coordinate their activities and to be their voice at international conferences.
And they have a logo:
The organization I belong to (actually have a lifetime membership) is the Amateur Radio Relay League. From their about-us website:
ARRL's Mission Statement: To advance the art, science, and enjoyment of Amateur Radio
ARRL is the national association for Amateur Radio in the US. Founded in 1914 by Hiram Percy Maxim as The American Radio Relay League, ARRL is a noncommercial organization of radio amateurs. ARRL numbers within its ranks the vast majority of active radio amateurs in the nation and has a proud history of achievement as the standard-bearer in amateur affairs. ARRL’s underpinnings as Amateur Radio’s witness, partner and forum are defined by five pillars: Public Service, Advocacy, Education, Technology, and Membership.
Hmmm... Mine was founded over 100 years ago - eleven years prior. We have a logo as well:
A little bit derivative wouldn't you say? Hmmmmm???
I'll stick with my group. I like it and the people are fantastic. Besides, the other group is French... We know all about the French 😁
Oh yeah, we are known for doing public service. We also have a world-wide weekend called Field Day which is pretty awesome. Worldwide awesome.
Never said I was not a little biased...
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