John Griffin, AB1UA writes
Hello! My name is John Griffin, AB1UA, and I’m writing on behalf of the Narwhal Amateur Radio Society, NR7WL.
We’re holding a ham radio on-the-air contest to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the approval of Dr. Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine approval by the FDA, which was April 12, 1955; hence, from April 5-19, 2025, we’ll be celebrating this momentous occasion with our “Polio on the Air” event. Any station, around the world, is invited to contact all of W7P, W7O, W7L, W7I, and W0O in that timeframe to receive QSL cards, honor, and glory, as well as to share the incredible achievement that was the Salk polio vaccine and, more broadly, vaccination against diseases that used to kill or permanently injure so many people around the world.
We’re inviting ham radio operators of all levels (including Technicians!) to participate by contacting the event stations, or even by operating them! Please find more information at our website, https://nars.narwhal.be/polio . Look for us on the air calling CQ SALK from April 5-19. For questions, please contact us at nars@narwhal.be . See you on the air!