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Join us Saturday June 12th, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM local New York time for a unique event that strives to bring awareness for one of our local historic treasures known as Bannerman's Island. A collection of 8 "Pop-Up" radio stations have been organized which will communicate with each other and the world using four different amateur radio technologies, which encourages STEAM learning via practical applications. Our goal is to make 2,000 contacts around the world and locally using amateur radio in only four hours to help raise funds for Bannerman's Island! Members of the public are encouraged to visit us at any one of our safely organized and information rich stations found at family friendly parks and historic locations. Donations for Bannerman's Castle Trust are encouraged, even if it is just for $5 (instead of drinking a fancy cup of coffee) via our GoFundMe campaign. |
Radio amateurs who "make contact" with us can receive a special commemorative certificate and members of the public who reach our island team receive a limited edition patch or sticker.
Learn more here.... |
Connecting & Communicating
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Hudson River - For Everyone!
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STEAM - For The Curious!
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Ham Radio - For Amateurs?
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Designated as a National Heritage Area, the Hudson River Valley is steeped in history, natural beauty, culture and an ever growing great place to raise a family or experience fantastic foods and arts.
Popular publications such as Lonely Planet, National Geographic Traveler and many wine, food and art websites all agree that the Hudson Valley lives up to its historical roots. There are many famous works of art that were inspired by the majestic beauty of our surrounding mountains, river, fields and views that create great convergence for those also interested in learning and nurturing environments. 
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STEAM is an acronym for:
STEAM and STEM are educational curriculums which focus heavily on these broad themes to encourage more integration of these subjects and how they relate to each other. STEM and STEAM are growing movements around the world which encourages students to experience learning and problem solving through practical applications. Amateur radio is a unique hobby that combines all aspects of STEAM or STEM which provides a great source or hands on learning and inspiration for well rounded careers as students start to think about what they want to grow up to be. 
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Amateur radio, also known as "ham" radio, is a popular hobby in the United States and around the world that brings people, technology, culture and communications together.
This amazing hobby provides a fun way to communicate close to home, around the world and even far into space, without the need for the internet. Many non-technical skills such as learning how to be a good listener and a better communicator under tough situations are learned by all interested in this fun, social, and educational hobby that can be practiced from anywhere. 
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