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From telegraph and radio to radar and satellites, the National Electronics Museum offers visitors access to the electronic marvels that have helped to shape our country and our world.

🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨The National Electronics Museum is hosting the 17th Annual ElectronicaFest on Saturday, November 7th, ...
10/12/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨

The National Electronics Museum is hosting the 17th Annual ElectronicaFest on Saturday, November 7th, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Event Space at the Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center in Middle River, MD!

ElectronicaFest is where experimental electronic sound and music come alive—from synths and circuit-bent thrift store toys to full instruments driving synth setups. Some noise, some music—all cool sounds! 🎧

🎛️ Jam Room: Plug 'n play throughout the day!
🖼️ Museum Exhibit Displays: Check out featured museum exhibits!

All proceeds benefit the National Electronics Museum.

📍 EVENT DETAILS
📅 Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets:
• $15 General Admission (Adults)
• $10 Students, Military & First Responders
• FREE for Kids under 10

📍 Location:
Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center (First Floor)
2323 Eastern Blvd
Middle River, MD 21220

To Purchase Tickets: https://nemuseum.org/events/electronicafest-17

Find out more about ElectronicaFest: https://www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org/events-exhibits/events/electronicafest/

Ready to launch or level up your ham radio journey? 📡 ⁠⁠The Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum is off...
10/10/2026

Ready to launch or level up your ham radio journey? 📡 ⁠
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The Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum is offering a complete schedule of free, expert-led licensing courses for the 2026–2027 year!⁠
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Whether you're starting from scratch or aiming for top-tier operating privileges, our step-by-step Zoom training will help you pass your FCC exam with confidence.⁠
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🗓️ 2026–2027 Training Course Schedule⁠
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1️⃣ Technician Class (7 Weeks)⁠
September 3, 2026 - October 15, 2026⁠
Learn: Entry-level license covering basic regulations, operating practices, and VHF/UHF local communication.⁠
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2️⃣ General Class (9 Weeks)⁠
November 10, 2026 – January 5, 2027⁠
Learn: Intermediate license unlocking worldwide HF frequencies, long-distance DXing, and digital modes.⁠
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3️⃣ Extra Class (11 Weeks)⁠
January 12, 2027 - March 23, 2027⁠
Learn: Advanced license granting full privileges across all amateur radio bands and exclusive sub-band allocations.⁠
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💻 Course Details⁠
Time: Tuesdays (Extra + General), Thursdays (Technician), 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Eastern Time⁠
Where: Live on Zoom⁠
Cost: 100% Free!⁠
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Miss a session? All sessions are recorded, so you can replay and catch up anytime!⁠
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👉 Visit K3NEM.ORG to sign up, or scan the QR code on the graphic to reserve your spot!⁠
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📡 National Electronics Museum ️⁠
⚡️ Inspiring the next generation STEAM workforce by exploring innovations that changed the world, with exhibits on radar, underwater electronics, satellites, and more!⚡⁠
📍 Coming soon to Middle River, MD⁠
☎️ (443) 345-1390⁠
❤️ 501(C)3 non profit

Bring interactive S.T.E.A.M. education directly to your students! 🚌⚡⁠⁠Swipe through to explore our Traveling Workshop me...
09/17/2026

Bring interactive S.T.E.A.M. education directly to your students! 🚌⚡⁠
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Swipe through to explore our Traveling Workshop menu for Grades 3–12. Our hands-on projects include telegraph keys, night lights, pocket flashlights, Snap Circuits, and solderable bug circuit boards. ➡️⁠
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🗓️ Booking Note: Please allow at least 3 weeks' advance notice so we can order all necessary materials in time for your workshop.⁠
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🔗 Visit nationalelectronicsmuseum.org or click the link in our profile to reserve your workshop slot today!⁠
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06/27/2026

🚨TOMORROW🚨 Want a free, up-close view of the Sail250 airshow? ✈️⁠
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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team, British Royal Air Force Red Arrows, and French Air & Space Force Patrouille de France will take off and be landing from Martin State Airport—our amazing new neighbors!⁠
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To make your visit seamless, the event’s excitement is ⁠happening across two connected locations:⁠
📍 At NEM’s New Location, the Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center (2323 Eastern Blvd):⁠
🚗 Parking & Shuttle: Park right here and catch a convenient shuttle straight to the airport festival!⁠
🍔 Food: Explore an array of local food trucks.⁠
🎨 Kids Activities: We will have engaging STE(A)M activities for kids of all ages at our site, and our staff will be on hand to discuss our community educational programming. Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum will also be providing activities.⁠
📻 Ham Radio Field Day: Our amateur radio club, ARCNEM is hosting their annual Field Day! Stop by to see them demonstrate the science of radio communication and make live contacts in real time.⁠
🏛️ NEM’s Legacy & Future: Talk with our team about the National Electronics Museum legacy, our journey from Linthicum, to Hunt Valley, to Middle River, and what to look forward to as we finalize our build-out on the second floor.⁠
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📍 At Martin State Airport:⁠
💥 The Main Action: Experience the actual aircraft takeoffs, landings, and festival village displays up close!⁠
🍔 Food: Explore an array of local food trucks.⁠
🛍️ Vendors: Browse a variety of local event vendors.⁠
ℹ️ Museum Info Table: We will be stationed here too as a Museum Information table, so come say hello!⁠
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Make us your first stop in celebrating flight and electronics and United States’ Semiquincentennial! ⭐️⁠
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To learn more about this Festival + Village, please visit https://www.mdairmuseum.org/sail-250.

Want a free, up-close view of the Sail-250 airshow? ✈️⁠⁠The U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team, British Roy...
06/17/2026

Want a free, up-close view of the Sail-250 airshow? ✈️⁠
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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team, British Royal Air Force Red Arrows, and French Air & Space Force Patrouille de France will take off and be landing from Martin State Airport—our amazing new neighbors!⁠
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To make your visit seamless, the event's excitement is ⁠happening across two connected locations:⁠
📍 At NEM's New Location, the Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center (2323 Eastern Blvd):⁠
🚗 Parking & Shuttle: Park right here and catch a convenient shuttle straight to the airport festival!⁠
🍔 Food: Explore an array of local food trucks.⁠
🎨 Kids Activities: We will have engaging STE(A)M activities for kids of all ages at our site, and our staff will be on hand to discuss our community educational programming. Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum will also be providing activities.⁠
📻 Ham Radio Field Day: Our amateur radio club, ARCNEM is hosting their annual Field Day! Stop by to see them demonstrate the science of radio communication and make live contacts in real time.⁠
🏛️ NEM's Legacy & Future: Talk with our team about the National Electronics Museum legacy, our journey from Linthicum, to Hunt Valley, to Middle River, and what to look forward to as we finalize our build-out on the second floor.⁠
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📍 At Martin State Airport:⁠
💥 The Main Action: Experience the actual aircraft takeoffs, landings, and festival village displays up close!⁠
🍔 Food: Explore an array of local food trucks.⁠
🛍️ Vendors: Browse a variety of local event vendors.⁠
ℹ️ Museum Info Table: We will be stationed here too as a Museum Information table, so come say hello!⁠
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Make us your first stop in celebrating flight and electronics and United States' Semiquincentennial! ⭐️⁠
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To learn more about this Festival + Village, please visit https://www.mdairmuseum.org/sail-250.

06/16/2026

How did General Eisenhower get instant battlefield updates during D-Day? 📡⚡⁠
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In Part 3 of our series, museum volunteer Tom C. explains the scale of WWII communication tech—starting with the massive SCR-399 high-power mobile station used to transmit reports directly back to the UK.⁠
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But as you moved closer to the front lines, the radios changed. From the 40-pound “walkie-talkie” backpack to the 7-pound “handy-talkie,” tactical comms required serious heavy lifting. ⁠
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Make sure you watch to the end as Russ (also a museum volunteer and Ham Radio club member) comically demonstrates what carrying and holding these “portable” radios actually looked like in reality! 🧱🏋️‍♂️ 😂⁠
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Stay tuned for Part 4!⁠
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📡 National Electronics Museum ️⁠
⚡️ Inspiring the next generation STEAM workforce by exploring innovations that changed the world, with exhibits on radar, underwater electronics, satellites, and more!⚡⁠
📍 Coming soon to Middle River, MD⁠
☎️ (443) 345-1390⁠
❤️ 501(C)3 non profit⁠
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06/12/2026

What did amateur radio operators have to do with D-Day? More than you think. 🎙️⚡⁠
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In Part 2 of our D-Day series, museum volunteer Tom C. and Ham Radio Club member explains how “Hams” proudly stepped up when WWII broke out. Amateur radio manufacturers shifted overnight to build military gear—including the massive SCR-399 mobile radio station we have right here at the museum! These rugged stations were built to be driven out of trucks, loaded onto amphibious DUKWs (or “ducks”), or even dropped out of airplanes. 🪂⁠
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Stay tuned for Part 3!⁠
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📡 National Electronics Museum ️⁠
⚡️ Inspiring the next generation STEAM workforce by exploring innovations that changed the world, with exhibits on radar, underwater electronics, satellites, and more!⚡⁠
📍 Coming soon to Middle River, MD⁠
☎️ (443) 345-1390⁠
❤️ 501(C)3 non profit

⚽ Yesterday was Opening Day for the World Cup! 🏆⁠⁠Everyone recognizes the iconic black-and-white soccer ball design, but...
06/12/2026

⚽ Yesterday was Opening Day for the World Cup! 🏆⁠
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Everyone recognizes the iconic black-and-white soccer ball design, but almost everyone forgets it was a direct tribute to space tech! 📡✨⁠
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Back in 1962, the Telstar satellite made history as the first to broadcast live television across the Atlantic. Fast forward to 1970, and the World Cup in Mexico became the first worldwide sporting event to feature a live, global broadcast.⁠
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The satellite's iconic light-colored metal body and dark solar panels created a stark contrast that made it much easier to track in orbit. While designing the official match ball for that 1970 tournament, designers wanted to pay tribute to the satellite that made global TV possible. They realized that adopting this exact same high-contrast look would also heavily benefit millions of fans watching the games at home on black-and-white televisions.⁠
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It’s a perfect example of how clever engineering for outer space directly influenced everyday life on Earth!⁠
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Book tours, field trips and workshops through our linkin.bio⁠
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📡 National Electronics Museum ️⁠
⚡️ Inspiring the next generation STEAM workforce by exploring innovations that changed the world, with exhibits on radar, underwater electronics, satellites, and more!⚡⁠
⚡ Available for Field Trips, Tours and Workshops⁠
📍 338 Clubhouse Rd, Hunt Valley, MD 21031⁠
📅 Tours by appointment only ⁠
☎️ (443) 345-1390⁠
❤️ 501(C)3 non profit

06/06/2026

From semaphore flags to battlefield telegraphs. 📻️⁠
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For Part 1 of our D-Day series, Tom C. (NEM Volunteer & Ham Radio club member) breaks down the early days of the U.S. Army Signal Corps and how military communications laid the groundwork for WWII.⁠
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Stay tuned for Part 2! 📽️⁠
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📡 National Electronics Museum ️⁠
⚡️ Inspiring the next generation STEAM workforce by exploring innovations that changed the world, with exhibits on radar, underwater electronics, satellites, and more!⚡⁠
📍 Coming soon to Middle River, MD⁠
☎️ (443) 345-1390⁠
❤️ 501(C)3 non profit

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