YACHT
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
NET REVIEW… Great youth net. These young ops connected: KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KJ7AGQ, KR4FTN, KE8EKW, KE2EEQ, W8ZLM, W8ZLM 3rd party Cooper, KE2AIZ, KE8ZYD, KI8AN, KD9VGV, WV4AM, KE9DQL. Also stopping by were, AD9DO, KA4RCV, AG5QU, K8LK, N1CBM KC3CDU, VU3MDA no audio.
CHAT SESSIONS… Monday: An outstanding session. Heard from W8ZLM, KR4FTN, AC1QD, KC1WST, KF8AMV, W3MOH, KJ7AGQ KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KE2EEQ, KD9VGV, W8ZLM 3rd party Cooper.
Tuesday: Good rate this evening. Checking in were: KJ7AGQ, W3MOH, KR4FTN, WV4AM, KF8AMV, W8ZLM, KE8ZYD, KD9VGV. We also heard from K3TEL, VU2MDA, and KC3CDU i/o
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBER… We have another new youth member… Maia, age 13 from Ontario, Canada. She just got her Canadian ham license and is eager to connect to our group and meet other young hams. https://www.qrz.com/db/ve3moz
NEWEST YACHT YOUTH MEMBERS… We gained 38 new members since Jan. 1, 2025. Here are the newest 10 operators: Congratulations to all our new members, with more to come. N3DOE Hannah, W8ZLM Zoey, ND2L Hope, KF8ELQ Clark, AE4IT Otis, KE9DQL Oliver, KF8EKW Adam, KE2EEQ Gabriel, KR4FTN Maggie, VE3MOZ Maia. We would like to hear from ALL our newest members of 2025 and those who joined in previous years. Your interest and support in ham radio is much appreciated and tells the world youth is a force in amateur radio. Our youth are ALL top notch operators.
MEMBER UPGRADES… Congratulations to Cameron KD9VGV for his upgrade to Extra class. Always pleased to see one of our outstanding youth upgrade to General or Extra.
YACHT MEMBER ACHIEVES DREAM JOB… One of our earlier youth members is Landon Thomas KG5UIP https://www.qrz.com/db/kg5uip. He is now a certified TV meteorolgist at channel 24 in Arkansas. Watch his forecast here https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=729719159823282
You never know where your ham radio license will take you, but it is a major positive factor in your life.
FRIENDSHIP-RECOGNITION AWARD… this month goes to Maggie Dill KR4FTN age 10 for her very active radio operation. She is working to upgrade to General soon. A very high level young ham. Congratulations Maggie. Here is her photo
HUNTSVILLE HAMFEST… One of the largest hamfests takes place this weekend in Huntsville, AL. Many vendors and forums. Here is a post on the Youth Lounge https://hamfest.org/youth-lounge
Are any of our youth members planning to attend??
73,
Ed Engleman KG8CX
