There are a great many holidays in the world and it is impossible to know all of them. But there are such solemn days that not only one country knows about, but the whole globe. Everyone knows the International Amateur Radio Day! Well, who does not like to listen to the radio? And there are such craftsmen who can disassemble and assemble the radio with their eyes closed.
Hobbies for intellectuals
In every city there are societies, circles and sections of radio fans . This is an intellectual hobby that is addictive for life. Fathers bring their children here, such institutions are usually filled with enthusiasts. The second month of spring gives us a wonderful holiday - Amateur Radio Day. Everyone celebrates it in their own way: someone organizes tea parties and feasts, someone holds seminars and conferences, someone leads his whole family to the museum and is happy to dedicate them to his passion.
history of the holiday
Like any other holiday, Ham Radio Day has its historical roots. In 1925, on April 18, the International Union of Amateur Radio Amateurs was founded in Paris. Thanks to this event, a solemn day appeared for amateurs and professionals. To date, the International Society has more than 150 member countries. On a warm spring day, they come together to share their successes and achievements.
Useful hobby
Amateur Radio Day can be celebrated not only for fans of this hobby. Through their achievements and innovations, the world has gained many benefits. First of all, radio technologies gave us cell phones, without which life now seems impossible. A lot of useful things were given to us by engineers and technologists who began their professional career in radio circles. Digital communications are developing not by the day, but by the hour. But only three decades ago there was only one available digital mode.
Diversity
Amateur Radio Day is celebrated on April 18 of each year. It takes place every time under a new motto. In 2007, the slogan was: "Expanding the world of radio communications." 2011 had an interesting and relevant topic: "The first social network based on amateur radio technology." But 2013 brought a new motto: “Help in an emergency.”
The training camp of the three millionth amateur radio community is interesting and informative. Everyone draws new knowledge for themselves, but there is also heated debate at such events. Their theme has not changed over the years - who actually invented the radio?
Confusion
In the West, Guglielmo Marconi is considered to be the parent of the radio, and Russia only recognizes Alexander Popov. This talented, outstanding physicist and electrical engineer worked on his brainchild for many years. He would be proud to know that there is World Ham Radio Day!
Heinrich Hertz laid the foundation of radio technology in 1887. He created an electromagnetic oscillator and proved the existence of radio waves. But he died early and could not finish his work. Popov and Marconi improved his invention, added an antenna and increased the working distance of devices by a thousand times. So there was a radio necessary everywhere. After all, waves are necessary in aviation, navy and in many other structures.
Disputes on this topic are meaningless, the main thing is that we have today the latest technology, devices and knowledge!
Matter for the soul
Many people turn their hobby into a stable source of income. But radio amateurs usually do not have such an opportunity. They are engaged in this business only for pleasure. Some wander around the waves, someone collects devices, improves antennas and receivers. Only a few have the opportunity to open their own radio club and receive both profit and pleasure. It is possible that excellent technicians will come out of the generation growing up in these societies and circles, which will present modernized devices to the world! Amateur Radio Day brings these talented people together, and it is not known what projects this community of bright heads will present.
Cipher
Every self-respecting radio amateur knows Morse code . With its help, people communicate, being on different ends of the planet. This is a fascinating lesson that we owe to US resident Samuel Finley Breeze. This is a great way to transmit encoded data. You can compose a whole message using only two characters - a dot and a dash. There is nothing complicated, even children communicate in this way. After all, this hobby is subject to people of different sexes and ages. Children, women, old men, men and young boys celebrate Amateur Radio Day in different parts of the world. Debates, conversations, the exchange of valuable information - all this takes place at the gatherings of persons who are keen on radio waves.
Have fun from the heart
Celebrate any holiday with fun. A banal feast was boring and tired. On an April day, you can already go on a picnic to the forest. Arrange fun contests there, fry meat at the stake! Do not forget to congratulate everyone involved in this day. World Radio Amateur Day is also celebrated by DJs on the radio, considering it their professional triumph! Listen to the radio - and you will always be up to date!