YACHT NEWSLETTER for August 1, 2026
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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NET REVIEW… July 18 had 8 check ins. Ian KI8AN was Net Control. Youth ops: KI8AN, KJ5EWP and KI5KGE. Also aboard: AG5QU, KG8CX, KE2AVB, KA4RCV and KC3CDU.
July 25 was a very good evening with 15 check ins. John KJ7AGQ was Net Control. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KC1WST, AC1QD, KC3RAP, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, K4EBP, KE2EVX by proxy from K4EBP, KE2GKL receive only and KJ7MPQ. Also heard: AG5QU, KG8CX, KE2FTG, VU2MDA and K3TEL. Great to hear such a large group and so many youth operators. Let’s keep it going.
CHAT SESSIONS… Monday, July 13 had 5 ops. John KJ7AGQ was Net Control. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KC3RAP and KD9GV. Also aboard were KG8CX and K4KDP.
Tuesday, July 14 had no chat session, but youth op KC3RAP stopped by along with KG8CX and K3TEL.
Wednesday, July 15 had no chat session, but youth op KI8AN joined KG8CX, KE2AVB and K3TEL.
Thursday, July 16 had a strong group of 12 ops. John KJ7AGQ was Net Control. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KC1WST, KE2EVX, KE9EKF, KE8ZYD, KC3RAP and KF8CZF. Also heard: K3TEL in and out, KG8CX, KE2AVB and VU2MDA.
Friday, July 17 had 8 check ins. Ian KI8AN was Net Control. Youth ops: KI8AN, KC3RAP, KC1WST and KE8ZYD. Also aboard: KG8CX, KA4RCV, VU2MDA and KC3CDU.
Monday, July 20 had 9 ops. John KJ7AGQ was Net Control. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KE9FQX, KE9EKF and KC3RAP. Also aboard: KE9ECM, K3TEL, KG8CX, VU2MDA and KC3CDU.
Tuesday, July 21 had no chat session, but youth op KC3RAP and KC3CDU stopped by.
Wednesday, July 22 had John KJ7AGQ as Net Control, with K3TEL, KG8CX and VU2MDA. KG8CX and VU2MDA had no audio.
Thursday, July 23 had no chat session, but youth ops KC3RAP and KE9EKF were present.
Friday, July 24 had John KJ7AGQ as Net Control, with youth op KC3RAP, along with K3TEL and VU2MDA. VU2MDA had no audio.
Monday, July 27 had 9 check ins. John KJ7AGQ was Net Control. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KC3RAP and KE9EKF. Also aboard: KG8CX, KT4ME, KA4RCV, K3TEL and VU2MDA. VU2MDA had no audio.
Tuesday, July 28 had no chat session, but youth op KC3RAP stopped by along with KC3CDU and KA4RCV.
Wednesday, July 29 had John KJ7AGQ as Net Control, with K3TEL and KG8CX also aboard.
Thanks to all who checked in and supported our youth operators. Just a minute or two is always appreciated and helps keep YACHT active.
NET CONTROL NEEDED… Net Control operators are needed for Thursday, July 30 and Saturday, August 1. Please consider volunteering and helping keep our YACHT activities active.
NEW VOICES AND RADIO FAMILIES… It was great to welcome Emily KE9FQX on July 20, along with her father Patrick KE9ECM. We always enjoy hearing new voices and seeing families become involved in amateur radio together.
NEW YACHT MEMBER… Welcome Noah Werden KF0UOJ as our newest YACHT member. Glad to have you aboard.
YACHT MEMBER UPGRADE… Congratulations to Wesley N7BIN of Camas, WA for his recent Extra class upgrade. https://www.qrz.com/db/n7bin A great achievement and very well done.
YACHT MEMBERS AT YOTA CAMP 2026 IN AUSTRIA… YACHT members Violetta KN2P and Katie KE8LQR will represent the United States at the IARU Region 1 YOTA Camp in Wagrain, Austria. Both enjoy contesting, and Katie is also an avid CW operator.
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73,
John KJ7AGQ
