YACHT NEWSLETTER for January 17, 2026
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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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website https://yachtyouth.net
* The Evening chat sessions and Sat. Youth Net is open to all amateur Radio Operators, although primarily we cater toward Youth Hams. Our nets strives for a safe space where Youth Operators can ask questions and learn more about this great hobby. They can gain valuable info from those with greater experience of any age level.
NET REVIEW… Total of 11 stations connected up. Youth ops: KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KF8CPP, KJ7AGQ, K8LJM, KE2EVX, KN6ULC Japan, M7IQN Wales, KC3RAP. Also KC3CDU and KG8CX.
CHAT SESSIONS… Monday: Checking in were K9GVN, KJ7AGQ, K8LJM, AC1QD, KC1WST, KI8AN, along with AD3I, KC3CDU, K3TEL and myself.
Tuesday: Joining the group, KF8CPP, KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KE9EKF, KE2EVX, KF8AMV 3rd party Andy
We were pleased to see Josiah’s sister, Victoria, KE9EKF stop by. She is a new ham.
HAMVENTION 26 UPDATE… https://www.facebook.com/DXEngineering/videos/905467431903145?idorvanity=2291163531297241
ARRL CODING COMPETITION… https://www.arrl.org/student-coding-competition/
YACHT YOUTH IN UPCOMING DX-PEDITION… Violetta KN2P will be part of the So. Georgia Island group in March of 2027. She has been a YACHT member for several years and has been part of our Hamvention team. Read here https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10241839718866758&set=gm.24027462690284939&idorvanity=3093983840726129
ON ALL BANDS POST… Another excellent article by Katie KE8LQR on “Tips for Young Hams Making 1st Amateur Radio Contact Well worth reading https://www.onallbands.com/tips-for-young-hams-on-making-your-first-amateur-radio-contact/
CONGRATULATIONS TO MEMBER VA3BHT… https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=916293660964938&set=a.177076064886705
YOUTH REQUEST… This came in via our website. He plans to join YACHT when he passes the exam and his callsign is assigned.
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Hey,
My name is Wyatt Zimmer, I’m 14 years old, and I’m learning Morse code. I’ve been practicing with online tools, and I’m hoping to continue learning with a real Morse code practice oscillator or CW trainer.
I wanted to ask if you or anyone in your club or know, might have a spare or unused/used oscillator or trainer that could be donated. It doesn’t have to be new I just need something to use to learn, I’ll share it with my friend. I also have a key and cord, but it’s useless without the proper equipment.
I should mention, I don’t even have my license yet, I’m taking the exam in a few weeks so.. I’d leave you my call sign but..
Thank you very much!
Please consider.
73,
Wyatt
His email is … [email protected]
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73,
Ed Engleman KG8CX
