Summary:
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Event Revival: The Historic KPH Maritime Radio Receiving Station in Point Reyes celebrates the golden age of maritime radio every July 12 with the “Night of Nights” event, where volunteers exchange Morse code messages worldwide. This event honors the end of an era when the last Morse code message was sent from a Bay Area station in 1999.
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Historical Significance: The event commemorates long-gone stations and skilled radiotelegraph operators who linked ships to shore. It takes place at the original historic KPH stations, now part of the Point Reyes National Seashore. The station uses its original transmitters, receivers, antennas, and other equipment, restored by experts from the Maritime Radio Historical Society.
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Global Participation: Although not open to the public, amateur radio operators worldwide can participate by sending messages and exchanging greetings. The event features radiogrammed messages from as far as New Zealand and Europe, celebrating the camaraderie and skills of Morse code operators.
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