Amateur Radio's Most Important Holiday

With all the religions of the World that celebrate dubious holidays at this time of year it is no wonder that Amateur Radio's most important day sometimes goes with little to no notice.  When decaying conifers and high electrical bills coupled with mass ritualistic shopping practices are the norm it is important for us HAMs to remember this time of year's salute to Aluminum.

Yes it is Festivus for the rest of us, the annual celebration of the Aluminum pole, where would we as Radio Amateurs be without the mass production and technical advances in Aluminum.  Time to break out the Aluminum pole, and as is tradition, avoid the use of distracting tinsel.  Take a few minutes this December 23rd and revel in your use of Aluminum:  Make a 1/4 wave, put up a Yagi, fashion a corner reflector or simply erect a new length of mast section.  

Aluminum is one of those wonders of the Modern Age that goes with little notice but not by the ever adoring Amateur Radio Community.  No matter whether you are operating this Festivus from Seattle, London, Beijing or on a remote tropical island,  Aluminum we salute you!  

HAPPY FESTIVUS from North Fraser ARC!