Remembering Ed Engleman KG8CX
September 24, 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ed Engleman KG8CX, co-founder of the Young Amateurs Communications Ham Team (YACHT).
Ed devoted many years to supporting young people in amateur radio, helping young operators get on the air, build confidence, make friendships, and enjoy all that ham radio has to offer. His dedication to YACHT and to youth in amateur radio made a lasting difference in the lives of many.
Ed was a friend, mentor, and familiar voice to so many in the YACHT community. He will be greatly missed.
YACHT will continue the work Ed began and carry his legacy forward.
Plans are being made for a special YACHT Memorial Net and Last Call for KG8CX. More information will be shared soon.
Welcome Aboard The YACHT
Youth Net Control Operators Needed
Have an idea for the Question of the Evening?
Important Update: The YACHT Youth Net and chat sessions will now be held at 00:00 UTC until November 1, 2026 due to daylight savings time in the US. If your location does not observe daylight savings time when the US does, the net will meet one hour earlier than before March 8, 2026.
Here is a Video Introduction to the Young Amateurs Communications Ham Team
Newsline Young Ham of the Year
Great News… Katie KE8LQR is the 2025 Newsline Young Ham of the Year. Just showed up on the Newsline podcast. YACHT congratulates her on the selection.
YACHT is proud of all Katie has done to promote youth in ham radio and she deserves this high level recognition.