Pete Thomson (KE5GGY), of The 3916 Nets, commented on The Santa Net. He said, "We’re excited to be back on the air for another year of spreading holiday cheer on the ham bands.”
Youngsters can talk to "Santa at The North Pole" via strategically placed operators (Santa Net Relay Stations) who relay the voice of Santa. Thomson said the Santa Net relay stations are excited to be kicking off another year. He said, "Santa Net is a team effort with ham operators from across the country contributing their time to connect kids with Santa. It’s the highlight of the year for us on 3916."
In addition to connecting kids with Santa, Thomson said that Santa Net also brings young people into amateur radio. He added, “After 20 years on the air, we're starting to talk to the children of hams who participated in Santa Net in their youth. And every year we get reports of young people who become active in amateur radio after participating in Santa Net.”
For 2025, Santa Net will be active on the following dates:
Friday 11/28 (Black Friday Kick-off)
Saturday 11/29
Thursday 12/4
Friday 12/5
Saturday 12/6
Thursday 12/11
Friday 12/12
Saturday 12/13
Thursday 12/18
Friday 12/19
Saturday 12/20
Sunday 12/21
Monday 12/22
Tuesday 12/23
Third party rules and regulations apply.
The Santa Net is presented by the 3916 Nets which consist of the Rag Chew Crew, the Tailgaters, 3916 Trivia and the Freewheelers, amateur radio nets that meet nightly on 3.916 MHz.