“STAND WITH UKRAINE”
RADIO MARATHON
Beginning April 14, 2022 at 00:00 UTC
The civilized world is demonstrating seamless solidarity with Ukraine, providing humanitarian aid, military equipment, and imposing sanctions in an effort to limit russia’s ability to finance and conduct its war of aggression against the people of Ukraine.
Governments, international organizations, businesses, celebrities, and ordinary citizens from countless countries are standing strong with Ukraine in the fight for peace and freedom in Europe.
Radio amateurs -- around the world -- are rallying their support, too. This is the spirit that embodies the global “Stand with Ukraine” Radio Marathon.
Participation is Easy
EM5U is the HQ station of the Ukrainian Amateur Radio League (UARL) and the Central Radio Club of Ukraine.
EM5U will be active from the 141 countries that voted in favor of the March 2, 2022 United Nations General Assembly resolution that reaffirmed Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity (https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/03/1113152). For example: W2/EM5U.
In addition, any radio amateur around the world can show solidarity on the air by adding the letter U (for Ukraine) after his or her call sign. For example: KB1EHE/U.
Radio amateurs who assist us in activating EM5U from their country will be honored with a special commemorative distinction on the EM5U website.
Ideas and opportunities regarding the “Stand with Ukraine” Radio Marathon are continuing to develop. Please visit this page regularly for the latest information. We welcome your thoughts and ideas, too. Proposals for the Radio Marathon should be sent to the following email address:
Thank you for your support!
73, UARL / EM5U
NOTE: Following the morally based perspectives of communications-related organizations such as RSGB, CEPT, and CQ, stations from the russian federation are not eligible to participate in the Radio Marathon.
CQ: “CQ to Limit Contest Participation by Stations in Russia, Belarus and Donbas Region of Ukraine” http://cqnewsroom.blogspot.com/2022/03/cq-to-limit-contest-participation-by.html