TC-23 NİSAN
1. Purpose and Concept To joyfully mark National Sovereignty and Children’s Day on the amateur-radio bands, the TA7OM team adopted the operator code “Tango-Charlie 23” (TC23). In international radio phonetics, “Tango” and “Charlie” stand for the letters “T” and “C,” while “23” symbolizes both the date—April 23—and the holiday that Mustafa Kemal Atatürk dedicated to children.
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The blend of children’s excitement and experienced guidance brought fresh energy to the amateur-radio community. Future nets aim to include even more stations and participants.
TA7OM plans to make this April 23 net an annual tradition, promoting both the hobby of amateur radio and communication technology education for children.
In conclusion, the TC23 net carried the spirit of April 23 across the radio waves, offering an educational and entertaining platform for young enthusiasts. We hope this event inspires operators throughout the year—tune in next year and set your dial to TC23!
In celebration of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day on April 23, TA7OM hosted a special amateur radio net under the operator code “Tango-Charlie 23” (TC23). Emphasizing both the “23” theme and the spirit of children, the event was a delightful blend of youthful enthusiasm and skilled radio operation. Here are the details of this memorable net:
I3. Role of the Children
The children not only took the microphone to announce, “Hello, this is TC23 celebrating April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day!” but also conducted brief on‑air interviews between stations.
Training: Prior to the net, a short seminar introduced the kids to basic radio jargon and operating protocols, enabling them to communicate confidently on the air.
Interviews & Messages: Each child prepared a personal message on the meaning of the holiday. Slogans like “Children are our future!” and “Sovereignty unconditionally belongs to the nation!” echoed across the bands.
