Located on Level 3 in My Digital World
W7ASC Center for Amateur Radio Learning
For more than 20 years, the Center for Amateur Radio Learning (C.A.R.L.),a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization dedicated to promoting Amateur Radio to the public, has called the Harkins Ham Shack home. Located on Level 3 in My Digital World, allows Arizona Science Center Guests to explore past and present radio technologies, as well as participate in an international community with other amateur radio stations and operators around the world simply using the radio airwaves–no internet!
With two independent operating positions, Volunteers demonstrate HF and VHF/UHF bands using SSB, CW, FM, TTY, digital modes, plus ATV and SAT modes to Guests of all ages arriving as school groups on field trips, families, etc.
Young students learn to send their name in Morse Code and then enjoy a brief QSO on a local repeater, EchoLink, or other modes, leaving with a Guest Operator Certificate and literature on becoming an amateur radio operator.
World Amateur Radio Day
Friday, April 18 | Harkins HAM Shack, Level 3
Join us on April 18 for an exciting day of hands-on radio fun! Discover the power of amateur radio, connect with operators worldwide, and see how this incredible technology brings people together. Whether you're a seasoned ham or just curious, come explore the science of communication!
🔹 Live demonstrations
🔹 Meet local radio enthusiasts
🔹 Interactive activities for all ages
Amateur Radio Kids Day
Saturday, June 21 | 10:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Twice a year, ARRL – the American Radio Society – offers an event designed to promote Amateur Radio. Designed to give the on-the-air experience to kids while cultivating a love for amateur radio, this is not an event to be missed!
All Amateur Radio Kids Day activities are included with general admission to the Science Center.
Questions?
Email carl@w7asc.org or call Jack, KD7ROB at 480.759.5195
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Harkins Ham Shack is included with admission to the Science Center. Additional tickets are not required for the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater and featured exhibitions. Children under 3 are always FREE.