GCARA Historic AM Night Thurs 18 Dec. 9 PM EST (0200Z) 1936 kHz

The Greater Cincinnati Amateur Radio Association will hold it annual Historic AM Night Thursday, 18DE08, starting at 9 PM EST (Friday 0200 GMT) on 1936 kHz.

The net meets regularly on 1936 kHz, and once a year the net session is held in AM mode to commemorate emergency communications provided by the amateur radio community during the 1936 Ohio River flood crisis. After the waters receded, the net continued to meet weekly on 1936 kHz until the Pearl Harbor shut-down, and many amateurs in the greater Cincinnati area had crystals ground for that frequency. After the war, the net started back up as soon as 160m was re-opened to amateur use, but because of LORAN restrictions, did not return to 1936 kHz until the 1900-2000 segment became available in the mid 1980's.

All amateurs worldwide are invited to participate in this annual AM get-together. Fun is guaranteed for all. Be sure to mark the date/time on your calendar.

Thanks to George K8RRH for passing along this announcement.