Experience the Magic of Ham Radio with Santa Claus! ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„

The Joplin Amateur Radio Club (W0IN) is excited to announce a heartwarming holiday tradition that brings the magic of Santa Claus to life through the airwaves! Join us for The Santa Net, a special opportunity for children to talk directly with Santa Claus himself via ham radio.

๐Ÿ“ป What is The Santa Net?
The Santa Net is held every evening between Thanksgiving and Christmas on 3.916 MHz at 7:00 PM Central Time. Families across the country tune in to hear the holiday cheer as Santa speaks with children over the airwaves. Check-ins begin 30 minutes prior, so make sure to secure your spot early!


Joplin Amateur Radio Club Santa Net Participation Dates

The Joplin Amateur Radio Club is hosting local sessions on the following dates:

  • Monday, December 2nd
  • Wednesday, December 4th
  • Monday, December 9th
  • Wednesday, December 11th

๐Ÿ“ Location:ย  ย KSN TV parking lot
1502 South Cleveland Avenue,
Joplin, Missouri 64801

๐Ÿ•— Time:
7:00 PM Central Time (Check-ins open at 6:30 PM)


How to Participate

Weโ€™re accepting the first 10 children for each session via our signup sheetโ€”donโ€™t wait, spots are filling up fast! This is a wonderful way to share the joy of ham radio with your children, grandchildren, or neighborhood kids.

๐ŸŽ… Let your little ones experience the thrill of speaking directly to Santa over the airwaves. Itโ€™s a memory theyโ€™ll treasure forever!

The Joplin Amateur Radio Club, JARC, will complete your link to Santa when you arrive for your assigned evening. You should try to arrive no later than 6:30pm on your chosen night. Santa Net will begin around 7:30pm, depending on conditions, so please dress appropriately for the weather.ย  There are only 10 spots per evening do sign up early to reserve your spot.ย  P.S. If you can help Santa by providing an age in advance, it would be helpful.


For more information about The Santa Net, visit CQ Santa | Home.

We canโ€™t wait to see you there and share the holiday spirit through the magic of ham radio!
73, The Joplin Amateur Radio Club (W0IN)

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(In the event of inclement weather, rain, snow, or extreme cold in the lower 20’s, the event will be cancelled for that day. Notice of cancellation will be sent to participants via test message.)