November 23, 2024

YACHT NEWS for November 23, 2024
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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new webpage https://yachtyouth.net  back up with full content.
John KJ7AGQ has added us to “Broadcastify” so our nets can be heard worldwide.

NET REVIEW… Youth checking in:  KJ7AGQ, KJ7MPQ, KF8AMV, KI8AN, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KN6ULC, AC1QD, KK7UXY, KI5QBQ,  also joining were AG5QU and K3TEL i/o.  Nice net.

CHAT  SESSIONS… 
Monday: KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, K0NH, WV4AM, KI8AN, KK7MNM.  Also K3TEL i/o, KC3CDU
Tuesday:  Another nice group on board… heard from KF0NJT, KF8AMV, KJ7AGQ, WV4AM, KI8AN, KK7MNM, KK7MNM 3rd party Ty.  Also KA4RCV.

NEW YACHT PILOT… Just received word that Blake KN4VKY passed his private pilot’s exam ride and is now a licensed pilot.  Well done Blake.  We’re all proud of you  

DECEMBER IS YOTA MONTH… Info here if you would like to secure a spot.  Blake KN4VKY is interviewed  https://content.blubrry.com/arrlontheair/OTA_pod.mp3?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0rIlwi7kwJyLV4c-YUHfTZfpPfkQNFKMRpxzZjiC5-X92H2PNVxwSDlIA_aem_t-vXqj1LaLFfKl1ebg8aIg
YACHT members KN4VKY, KN4VKW, W0AAE are coordinators for North America

SKYWARN RECOGNITION DAY… https://www.weather.gov/crh/skywarnrecognition

K.O.T.A. EVENT COMING SOON… stands for “Kids On The Air”.  Collin K0NNK sent me notice of this special event for young hams and encourage YACHT members to participate and create interest in youth ham radio.  https://kidsontheair.net/contest.html
Check out the prizes that will be awarded and event rules.  Collin has been busy with school and his businesses and has been unable to regularly check in to our nets.  YACHT is willing to promote other youth groups and events in the spirit of ham radio cooperation and enjoyment. 


73,
Ed Engleman KG8CX