KL5O - Celebrating Alaska Day

KL5O - Celebrating Alaska Day on our 50th Anniversary of Statehood

Amateur Radio Special Event Station, October 18, 2009 1800Z to October 19, 2009 0600Z

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Alaska Day is celebrated in observance of the anniversary of the transfer of Alaska to the United States from Russia. The official transfer took place October 18, 1867 in the town of Sitka.

Alaska Day celebrations are held in Sitka, and you can find more information about these at the Alaska Day Festival website.

Hams in Alaska have decided to observe Alaska Day with our twelve-hour special event. For more information, follow the Special Event Station Link.