Kansainvälistä radioamatööripäivää juhlitaan kansainvälisen radioamatööriunionin, IARU:n, perustamispäivänä. IARU perustettiin Pariisissa 18. huhtikuuta 1925. Järjestön jäsenenä on yli 160 kansallista radioamatööriliittoa, myös Suomen Radioamatööriliitto ry.
Ohessa IARU:n puheenjohtajan Tim Ellamin, VE6SH, kannanotto tämän vuoden Kansainvälisen radioamatööripäivän viettoon liittyen:
“As I write this the world is in the midst of battling the COVID-19 crisis. A few short weeks ago many of us could not imagine the levels of isolation that we are now dealing with and the sacrifices of many on the frontlines of the pandemic. As we have done in past challenges to our society, Amateur Radio will play a key part in keeping people connected and assisting those who need support.
“Having come off my own 14-day isolation after returning from an overseas trip, I am touched by the kindness of strangers who assisted me when I was unable to leave my house. It strikes me Amateur Radio operators, who give so much during these times of crisis, are not limited to assisting over the air. Amateurs are true volunteers and I would encourage everyone to assist in the community as they are able to.
“My wish for this World Amateur Radio Day is for everyone to stay safe, follow the advice of medical professionals and use Amateur Radio and your skills to help us through this crisis.”
Statement By IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH, About World Amateur Radio Day
Den internationella radioamatördagen firas på dagen för grundandet av den internationella radioamatörunionen IARU, vilket skedde i Paris den 18 april 1925. Till organisationen hör över 160 nationella radioamatörförbund, också Finlands Radioamatörförbund rf.
Läs här ovan IARU:s ordförande Tim Ellams, VE6SH, ställningstagande i anslutning till firandet av den internationella radioamatördagen detta år.