YACHT NEWS for April 5, 2025
Young Amateurs Communications Ham Team K8KDZ
Connecting Young Hams, Creating Friendships, Expanding the Voice of Youth in Amateur Radio
Inspiring Youth with Enjoyment & Technology of Ham Radio
Sailing Through Radio Waves & Making A Difference
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webpage https://yachtyouth.net
NET REVIEW… Nice youth net with these fine young hams checking in: KJ7AGQ, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KR4BJA, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KQ4BZZ, KF8AMV, KE2EGF, KO6IIP (no audio). Also on board were KC8KLM, AG5QU, VU2MDA, KS8O, K8LK, KA9ARZ, KC3CDU, W8WPM.
CHAT SESSIONS… Monday: Stopping by were, WV4AM, KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KE8ZYD. Also heard were VU2MDA, K3TEL, KC3CDU (later)
Tuesday: Nice session. Checking in as youth were: KJ5KNG, KF8AMV, KE9BPO 3rd party Ian, KF0NJT, AC1QD, KE8ZYD, KI8AN, KJ7AGQ. Also connecting were, KF4RHZ, KE9BPO, K8LK, KC3CDU.
Hope you have time to connect up this evening.
YOUTH MEMBER GIVES PRESENTATION… Ivan KE2EGF gave a presentation to his local radio club on his Science Fair winning poster. Thanks to his Mom for sending it to me. We should all be proud of Ivan and his dedication to ham radio
KATIE ON YOUTH IN HAM RADIO… The latest from KE8LQR on getting kids interested in amateur radio and keeping them interested https://www.onallbands.com/what-can-you-do-to-retain-support-youth-in-amateur-radio
YACHT YOUTH… We all look forward to Camilo becoming a part of YACHT. He is just starting out in ham radio with his own call although he has been exposed to it through his Dad YS1JFE and sister YS1XI https://www.qrz.com/db/ys1ygo
NEW MEMBERS… Welcome to Seth Jones NU1D YTY545, age 15 from Maine. https://www.qrz.com/db/nu1d Watch his video interview below. Also welcome to Jordan KE9BPO from Sandwich, IL. He is adult #179 and has an 8 yr. son who is working toward a Tech license. https://www.qrz.com/db/ke9bpo
We are now up to 19 new members so far this year. Our numbers are heading up….
QRZ SPOTLIGHTS 3 YACHT MEMBERS… The current QRZ website has 3 of our top notch ham members on its page. NU1D, WV4AM, DL7PIA. Our youth hams shine as some of the finest in ham radio.
HAMVENTION YOUTH RALLY… https://www.arrl.org/news/sign-up-now-for-the-arrl-youth-rally-at-dayton-hamvention
Note that one of our youth members is mentioned in the text.
YACHT MEMBER ENJOYS SSB CONTEST… Ian KI8AN shown here working the CQ WW SSB contest this past weekend.
NEWSLINE YHOTY… Looking ahead, this prestigious youth award is waiting for some active, high level young operator under age 18. Check it out and if you feel one of our youth team qualifies, fill it out and send it in https://www.arnewsline.org/2025-yhoty-form
Several members have been honored with this award in the past. We have many who would quality this year.
YOUTH INTERVIEW… Check out this interview by Kevin W1DED with young ham Seth NU1D https://www.qrz.com/db/nu1d
COLT CLARK & KIDS… Another fine musicial number by Dad and his 3 youngsters. https://youtu.be/_6k7GWGSCV8
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73,
Ed Engleman KG8CX
