W6R

The Mother Road is calling

In 2026, Route 66 turns 100—and three hams from one family are answering the call. A father and his two sons will point west from Chicago and drive the entire historic highway to Santa Monica: eight states, nearly 2,400 miles and a century of American roadside history.

Along the way, W6R will take to the air from memorable stops across the Mother Road. We’re not chasing a rigid operating schedule. We’re chasing the places, people, signals and unexpected stories that make a great road trip. Each evening, we’ll share the day’s photographs and field notes here. The radio is packed, the route is marked and the Pacific is waiting.