๐กโ MUSEUM SHIPS ON THE AIR WEEKEND โ๐ก
Join us aboard the historic USS Orleck
for Museum Ships On The Air Weekend on June 6-7!
The Jacksonville Naval Museum is proud to participate alongside museum ships and amateur radio operators from around the world in this exciting international event. Hosted in partnership with the North Florida Amateur Radio Society (NOFARS) and guest operators from across the region, visitors will have the opportunity to watch live amateur (HAM) radio communications from aboard one of America’s most decorated destroyers.
This year, operators will be broadcasting under the Orleck Amateur Radio Society (OARS) club call sign: WJ4DD. The Museum Ships Weekend amateur radio event takes place June 6โ7, 2026. During this 48-hour global event, ham radio operators broadcast directly from the decks of historic vessels, allowing enthusiasts to contact over 100 participating ships worldwide
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Event Dates:
Saturday, June 6 โ Sunday, June 7
๐ก Operating Hours:
Saturday: 8:00 AM โ Sunday: 3:00 PM
During your visit, you’ll be able to:
โ Tour the USS Orleck
๐ก Visit the live radio stations, including Radio Central
๐ Watch operators connect with museum ships and HAM radio stations around the world
๐๏ธ Learn about the history and technology of amateur radio communications
Your regular museum admission includes access to all broadcast locations along the tour route.
Come aboard and see how many ships around the world we can contact during this unique international event!
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVENT
๐ USS Orleck – 610 E. Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL
