YACHT NEWS for January 11, 2025
Connecting Young Hams, Creating Friendships, Expanding the Voice of Youth in Ham Radio
Inspiring Youth with Enjoyment & Technology of Ham Radio
Sailing Through Radio Waves & Making a Difference
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website https://yachtyouth.net
NET REVIEW… Outstanding youth net. Checking in: KK7UXY, KE8ZYD, KI8AN, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KN6ULC, KD9HGO, KF8AMV, KI5YQL, KN4VKW, KN4VKY, KK7PQX, N3AHC, K9GVN, KJ7AGQ. Also on board: AG5QU, KE2AVB i/o, K3TEL, KN4VKX, KC3CDU, KA9ARZ. Our best numbers for some time. Total of 22 stations.
CHAT SESSIONS… Monday:9 check ins: KJ7AGQ, KF8CPP, KF8AMV, KC3RAP, KI8AN, KE8LQR. Also K3TEL, K4KDP, K7JKA
Tuesday:
I may go to our local radio club meeting on Thursday evening so will need a sub net control. If Cameron is unable to step in, perhaps someone else can do it.
YACHT MEMBERS GIVE PRESENTATION… Both Ian and his sister Kirsten will be part of Carole Perry’s youth forum at Hamcation in Orlando, FL in early February. It is the 2nd largest ham event in the U.S. Good choice of youth presenters https://www.hamcation.com/forums-speaker-info.cfm?event=26
YOTA SUMMER CAMP… will be held this year in the Denver, CO area. Lyle KE0ZNV and his Dad along with the Denver Radio club will be in charge. Contact Neil Rapp WB9VPG if you’re interested in attending as a YACHT member. https://youthontheair.org/denver2025/
YOUTH ESSAY ON HAM RADIO… Lila KK7RRV, a new member and her 2nd place essay. What a great ham radio promotion. Well done, Lila https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1021705923332105&set=a.462761759226527
YACHT AWARD … The “Friendship-Recognition” award for January is given to Lyle KE0ZNV. He is one of our more active and progressive young hams. Congratulations Lyle.
MORE COLT CLARK & KIDS… Listen and watch this talented group sing and play “1999” https://youtu.be/88nqjSYs8hA
YOUNG AUSTRALIA HAMS… These two brothers showed up on Sunday on my Facebook page. I’ve written to them and we’ll see if they respond.
They are Alec VK6MV on left and brother Alan VK6COD right. They will be part of the Australian Scout Jamboree Jan. 6-15 using call VI2025AJ
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73,
Ed Engleman KG8CX
