YACHT Youth Net

YACHT NEWS

  • YACHT NEWSLETTER for October 17, 2026

    YACHT NEWSLETTER  for October 17, 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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    website https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW… Saturday, October 3 had a strong group of 11 check ins. Youth operators: KJ7AGQ, KC3RAP, KJ5EWP, KI5KGE, AC1QD and W1EEL. Also aboard were KA4RCV, AG5QU, K3TEL, KC3CDU and VU2MDA.

    It was great to have such a strong group on the first Saturday Youth Net in October. We especially appreciate seeing so many of our young operators continuing to participate and support YACHT.

    Saturday, October 10 had a smaller group of 5 check ins. Youth operators: KJ7AGQ and W1EEL. Also aboard were AD2NU, KB1U and K3TEL.

    Thank you to everyone who joined us for both Saturday nets. We would certainly like to see our Saturday attendance grow, especially among our youth members. Even a short check in helps keep the net active and gives everyone another opportunity to visit with fellow hams. Let’s keep encouraging our young operators to join us each Saturday.

    CHAT SESSIONS… Wednesday, September 30 had 4 check ins. Youth operators: KJ7AGQ and K9GVN. Also aboard were K3TEL and VU2MDA.

    Thursday, October 1 had 5 check ins, with Arnold K3TEL serving as Net Control. Youth operators: KF8CZF and KE2EVX. Also aboard were K3TEL, AD2NU and VU2MDA. Thank you to Arnold for taking care of the session.

    Friday, October 2 had 5 check ins. Youth operators: KJ7AGQ, AC1QD and W1EEL. Also aboard were K5DCC, who joined without audio, and KB1U, Katelyn and Rosie’s dad. Always nice to hear our young hams participating with support from their families.

    Monday, October 5 had 4 check ins, all youth operators: KJ7AGQ, KE2EVX, and KF8CZF.

    Tuesday, October 6 had no chat session.

    Wednesday, October 7 had 2 check ins, both youth operators: KJ7AGQ and KJ5NVM.

    Thursday, October 8 had no chat session.

    Friday, October 9 had 5 check ins. Youth operators: KJ7AGQ, KC3RAP and KJ5NVM. Also aboard were K3TEL and VU2MDA.

    Monday, October 12 had 3 check ins. Youth operators: KJ7AGQ and KE9EKF. Also aboard was K3TEL.

    Tuesday, October 13 had 4 check ins, with Haley KE2EVX serving as Net Control. Youth operators: KE2EVX and KJ5NVM. Also aboard were K3TEL and VU2MDA. A special thank you to Haley for stepping forward and running the session.

    Wednesday, October 14 had 4 check ins. Youth operators: KJ7AGQ and KJ5NVM. Also aboard were K3TEL and VU2MDA.

    Thank you to everyone who participated in our weekday chat sessions over the past two weeks. We had some good youth participation, along with continued support from our longtime friends and adult operators.

    It is especially encouraging to see young operators taking part in these sessions and helping keep YACHT active. Whether you stay for a few minutes or the entire session, your participation matters. These regular conversations help build friendships and give young hams a welcoming place to get on the air.

    YOUTH NET CONTROL OPPORTUNITIES…We continue to look for youth operators who would like to help run our weekday chat sessions. With no sessions held on October 6 and October 8, it is important that we have volunteers available to help keep our regular schedule going.

    A special thank you to Arnold K3TEL for serving as Net Control on October 1 and Haley KE2EVX for taking the controls on October 13. We appreciate both of you helping keep YACHT on the air.

    Running Net Control is a great way to build confidence, gain experience and develop your communication skills. You do not need to have previous Net Control experience to volunteer. We are happy to help anyone who would like to give it a try.

    The Google Calendar Net Control signup schedule is available on the YACHT website. You can view the schedule and sign up at:

    https://yachtyouth.net/net-control-signup/

    After running a session, please remember to submit your check ins using the Net Control Log form:

    https://yachtyouth.net/net-control-log/

    We would especially like to encourage more youth members to step forward and help with our nets. Even taking one session makes a difference and helps share the responsibilities of keeping YACHT active.

    KEEPING YACHT SAILING…As we continue moving forward following the passing of Ed Engleman KG8CX, it is encouraging to hear our young operators and longtime supporters continuing to gather on the air.

    Ed spent so many years building YACHT into a place where young hams could meet, learn, make friends and enjoy amateur radio together. Keeping these opportunities available for future generations is an important part of carrying his legacy forward.

    YACHT has been bringing young amateur radio operators together since 2007, and we hope to continue for many years to come. This will take the involvement of our youth members, their families and the many adult supporters who have helped make YACHT possible.

    Thank you to everyone who continues to be part of YACHT. Let’s keep getting on the air, welcoming new operators, supporting one another and making sure YACHT continues sailing through the radio waves.

    —

    73,

    John KJ7AGQ

  • YACHT NEWSLETTER for October 3, 2026

    YACHT NEWSLETTER  for October 3, 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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    website https://yachtyouth.net

    REMEMBERING ED ENGLEMAN KG8CX… It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ed Engleman KG8CX on September 24, 2026.

    Ed co-founded the Young Amateurs Communications Ham Team in 2007 and devoted many years to encouraging young people in amateur radio. Through YACHT, he helped young operators get on the air, build confidence, make friendships and discover all that amateur radio has to offer.

    Ed was a friend, mentor and familiar voice to so many in the YACHT community. His dedication to youth in amateur radio made a lasting difference in the lives of many, and he will be greatly missed.

    YACHT will continue the work Ed began and carry his legacy forward. We hope that keeping young operators active on the air, building friendships and helping one another learn and grow in amateur radio will be a fitting way to honor everything Ed gave to YACHT.

    Plans are being made for a special YACHT Memorial Net and Last Call for KG8CX. More information will be shared on the YACHT website as details are finalized.

    Ed’s obituary can be viewed at:
    https://www.andersondiehm.com/obituaries/Edward-Ed-Engleman?obId=49692211

    The funeral home also shared a remembrance of Ed on Facebook at:
    https://www.facebook.com/andersonkellcadieu/posts/edward-l-engleman-age-87-of-menominee-michigan-passed-away-peacefully-surrounded/1611168020800752/


    NET REVIEW…         Saturday, September 26 had a strong group of 10 check ins. Youth operators: KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KJ5NVM and KC3RAP. Also aboard were K3TEL, AG5QU, KE2AVB in and out, and VU2MDA.

    This was our first Saturday Youth Net following the passing of Ed KG8CX. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped keep YACHT active on the air. Continuing to bring our youth operators together each week is one of the best ways we can carry forward the work Ed began.

    CHAT SESSIONS… Wednesday, September 23 had 4 ops. Youth operators: KJ7AGQ, KE9FXQ and K9GVN. Also aboard was K3TEL.

    Thursday, September 24 had 3 ops, with Ian KI8AN serving as Net Control. Youth operator: KI8AN. Also aboard were K3TEL and VU2MDA.

    Friday, September 25 had 5 ops. Youth operators: KJ7AGQ, KC3RAP and KJ5NVM. Also aboard were K3TEL and VU2MDA.

    Monday, September 28 had 6 ops. Youth operators: KJ7AGQ and KJ5NVM. Also aboard were KE2AVB, KC5LUR, K3TEL and VU2MDA.

    Tuesday, September 29 had 4 ops. There was no designated Net Control for the session. Youth operators KJ5NVM and KI8AN were joined by N5GNR and K3TEL.

    Thank you to everyone who continued checking in during what has been a very difficult week for the YACHT family. Hearing our young operators and longtime supporters continuing to meet on the air reminds us of the friendships and community Ed worked so hard to build.

    YACHT MOVING FORWARD…YACHT will continue. The regular Youth Net and weekday chat sessions will remain on the air while we work together on the next steps for the organization.

    Ed handled many parts of YACHT over the years, and it will take some time to work through everything. Rather than having one person try to fill Ed’s place, we hope to have several active youth members and adult supporters share responsibilities and help keep YACHT going strong.

    The YACHT website, Net Control signup schedule and Net Control logging forms will continue to be available. We also hope to involve more of our youth operators in running the nets and helping guide YACHT into the future.

    Ed spent nearly two decades helping young hams make friends, learn new skills and enjoy amateur radio. The best way we can honor that work is to continue getting on the air, welcoming new young operators and keeping YACHT sailing through the radio waves.

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    73,

    John KJ7AGQ

  • YACHT NEWSLETTER for September 26, 2026

    YACHT NEWSLETTER  for September 26, 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
    —————————————————–
    website https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW… Saturday, September 19 had 6 check ins. Youth operators: KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KJ5EWP and KJ5NVM. Also aboard was KC3CDU.

    Thanks to everyone who stopped by. We would sure like to hear a larger group on our Saturday Youth Net. Even a short check in helps support YACHT and gives our young operators another opportunity to get on the air. Let’s see if we can bring a few more youth voices aboard next Saturday.

    CHAT SESSIONS… Thursday, September 17 had 6 check ins. Youth operators: KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KE8ZYD and KJ5NVM. Also joining us were VU2MDA and K3TEL.

    Friday, September 18 had 3 check ins. Youth operator: KJ7AGQ. Also heard were K3TEL and VU2MDA.

    Monday, September 21 had 6 check ins, with Victoria KE9EKF serving as Net Control. Youth operators: KE9EKF, KC3RAP, KE2EEQ, KE2EVX, K9GVN and KJ7AGQ.

    Tuesday, September 22 had 5 check ins, with Ian KI8AN serving as Net Control. Youth operators: KI8AN, KJ5NVM and KE8ZYD. Also with us were KA4RCV and K3TEL.

    Thanks to all who checked in and supported our youth operators. We appreciate everyone who joined us during the weekday chat sessions and helped keep YACHT active on the air.

    YOUTH NET CONTROL IN ACTION…A big thank you and congratulations to Victoria KE9EKF and Ian KI8AN, who did an excellent job running the Monday and Tuesday chat sessions. Victoria served as Net Control on Monday, September 21 and Ian took the lead on Tuesday, September 22.

    We appreciate both of them helping keep the conversations moving on the air. Taking Net Control is a good way to gain experience and build confidence, and we hope other youth members will consider giving it a try.

    A Google Calendar Net Control signup schedule is available on the YACHT website at:

    https://yachtyouth.net/net-control-signup/

    LOGGING YOUR NET CHECK INS… Keeping track of your check ins while serving as Net Control is easy. You can write the call signs on a piece of paper, type them into Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Notepad or another text editor, or enter them directly into the Net Control Log form while the net is taking place.

    After the net, simply copy and paste or type your list of call signs into the Net Control Log Google form at:

    https://yachtyouth.net/net-control-log/

    Don’t let the logging keep you from trying Net Control. Keep track of the calls in whatever way works best for you, submit them through the form, and you are done.

    We hope to see even more of our youth members take a turn at Net Control. Every operator who steps forward helps keep YACHT sailing through the radio waves.

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    73,

    John KJ7AGQ

  • YACHT NEWSLETTER for September 19, 2026

    YACHT NEWSLETTER  for September 19, 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
    —————————————————–
    website https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW… Saturday, September 12 had a strong group of 13 check ins. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KD3DSV, KC3RAP, KE9FXQ, KI8AN, KJ5NVM, KE9EKF, KI5KGE and KJ5EWP. Also aboard were AG5QU, KA4RCV, K3TEL and VU2MDA.

    It was great to have another strong group on the Saturday Youth Net and to hear so many of our youth operators participating. Let’s keep encouraging our young hams to check in each Saturday and help keep the YACHT Youth Net active.

    CHAT SESSIONS… Thursday, September 10 had 7 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KE2EVX, KJ5NVM, KE9EKF and KI8AN. Also aboard were K3TEL and VU2MDA.

    Friday, September 11 had 5 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KC3RAP and KE2EVX. Also aboard were VU2MDA and K3TEL.

    Monday, September 14 had 3 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ and KJ5NVM. Also aboard was K3TEL.

    Tuesday, September 15 had 4 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, W8ZLM, KJ5NVM and KI8AN.

    Wednesday, September 16 had 6 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KC3RAP and KJ5NVM. Also aboard were K3TEL, Daniel KC5LUR (Johnathan KJ5NVM’s dad) and KC3CDU.

    Thanks to everyone who checked in and supported our youth operators. We had some very good youth participation during the past week. Even stopping by for a minute or two helps keep YACHT active and gives our young operators more opportunities to get on the air and visit with other hams.

    NEW YACHT MEMBERS… Please welcome our newest YACHT members: Kylee Shirbroun K0KYL and Vaseegaran Anand KD3DSV.

    Vaseegaran KD3DSV already joined us for the September 12 Saturday Youth Net. We hope to hear Kylee K0KYL on the air soon as well. Give both of our newest members a warm YACHT welcome when you hear them.

    YOUTH NET CONTROL OPPORTUNITIES… A reminder that John KJ7AGQ will not be available to run the Tuesday and Thursday chat sessions beginning September 22, 2026. We are looking for other youth operators who would like to take a turn as Net Control.

    Running Net Control is a great way to gain experience, build confidence and help keep YACHT active. You do not need to be an experienced Net Control operator to give it a try. We will be happy to help you along the way.

    A Google Calendar Net Control signup schedule is available on the YACHT website. You can view the schedule and sign up at:

    https://yachtyouth.net/net-control-signup/

    LOGGING YOUR NET CHECK INS… Submitting your check ins after serving as Net Control is easy. During the net, you can write the call signs on a piece of paper or type them into a text editor such as Google Docs, Microsoft Word or Notepad. When the net is finished, simply copy and paste or type the call signs into the Net Control Log Google form.

    You can also enter the call signs directly into the form while the net is taking place if that is easier for you.

    The Net Control Log form is available at:

    https://yachtyouth.net/net-control-log/

    We would especially like to see more of our youth members step forward and give Net Control a try. Helping with even one session makes a difference and gives everyone a chance to help keep YACHT going strong.

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    73,

    John KJ7AGQ

  • YACHT NEWSLETTER for September 12, 2026

    YACHT NEWSLETTER  for September 12, 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
    —————————————————–
    website https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW…     Saturday, August 29 had 6 check ins. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KC3RAP, KJ5NVM, KE8ZYD and KI8AN. Also aboard was KG8CX.

    Saturday, September 5 had 8 check ins. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KE9FXQ, KI5KGE and KJ5EWP. Also aboard were K3TEL, AG5QU, KA4RCV and VU2MDA.

    It is great to see several of our newer youth members joining the Saturday Youth Nets. Let’s continue to encourage our young operators to check in and help make our Saturday nets a strong part of YACHT.


    CHAT SESSIONS…     Wednesday, August 26 had 9 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, WB4KRB, KI8AN and KE8ZYD. Also aboard were W4LOC, KG8CX, K3TEL, K8LK and KE2AVB.

    Thursday, August 27 had 3 ops. Youth op: KJ7AGQ. Also aboard were K3TEL and KG8CX.

    Friday, August 28 had 6 check ins. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KE9EKF, KC3RAP, AC1QD, W1EEL and KE2EVX by proxy from KE9EKF.

    Monday, August 31 had 4 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KJ5NVM and KE2EVX. Also aboard was KG8CX.

    Tuesday, September 1 had 6 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KJ5NVM, KI8AN and KE8ZYD. Also aboard were KG8CX and VU2MDA.

    Wednesday, September 2 had 7 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KI8AN and KE8ZYD. Also aboard were K8LK, KE2AVB, KC3CDU and KG8CX.

    Thursday, September 3 had 9 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KJ5NOI, KC3RAP, KE2EVX, KE9EKF and KI8AN. Also aboard were KG8CX, KI5KMW and VU2MDA.

    Friday, September 4 had 6 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KE9EKF and KC3RAP. Also aboard were KG8CX, KA4RCV and VU2MDA.

    Monday, September 7 had 7 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KJ5NOI, KC3RAP, KE9EKF, KE2EVX and KE9FXQ. Also aboard was KA4RCV.

    Tuesday, September 8 had 6 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KE9FXQ, KJ5NVM and KE2EVX. Also aboard were K3TEL and VU2MDA.

    Wednesday, September 9 had 5 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KC3RAP, KE9FXQ and KJ5NVM. Also aboard was K3TEL.

    Thanks to everyone who checked in and supported our youth operators. It has been great to hear so many youth members participating in the weekday chat sessions. Just a minute or two on the air is always appreciated and helps keep YACHT active.

    NEW YACHT MEMBERS… Please welcome our newest YACHT members: Ioannis Galtzidis KM7ARF and Allen Huang KN6UZU.

    We hope to hear them on the air soon. Give Ioannis and Allen a warm YACHT welcome when you hear them.

    YOUTH NET CONTROL OPPORTUNITIES… John KJ7AGQ will not be available to run the Tuesday and Thursday chat sessions beginning September 22, 2026. We are looking for other youth operators who would like to take a turn as Net Control.

    This is a great opportunity to gain experience, build confidence and help keep YACHT active. If you are a youth operator who would like to try Net Control, please consider signing up and helping lead your fellow young operators on the air.

    A Google Calendar Net Control signup schedule is now available on the YACHT website. You can view the schedule and sign up at:

    https://yachtyouth.net/net-control-signup/

    We would especially like to see some of our youth members step forward and give Net Control a try. We will be happy to help you along the way.

    —

    73,

    John KJ7AGQ

  • YACHT NEWSLETTER for August 29, 2026

    YACHT NEWSLETTER  for August 29, 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
    —————————————————–
    website https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW…     Saturday, August 8 had a very strong Youth Net with 14 check ins. Arianna KJ5EWP and Del AG5QU shared Net Control duties. Youth ops: KJ5EWP, KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KJ7MPQ, KD9GV, KI5KGE, KE8ZYD and KC3RAP. Also aboard: KG8CX, AD9DO, KA4RCV, K3TEL and VU2MDA. K3TEL and VU2MDA were in and out.

    Saturday, August 15 had 11 check ins. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KC3RAP, KE9EKF, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KI8AN, KE8ZYD and KE2EVX. Haley KE2EVX was present but had no audio. Also aboard: KA4RCV, KG8CX and K3TEL.

    Saturday, August 22 had 8 check ins. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP and KC3RAP. Also aboard: KA4RCV, KG8CX, K3TEL and AG5QU. K3TEL and AG5QU were in and out.

    Great to hear such strong youth participation on our Saturday Youth Nets. Let’s keep it going and encourage more of our young operators to check in each Saturday.


    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday, August 10 had 7 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KE8LQR and KC3RAP. Also aboard were K3TEL, KG8CX, KE2AVB and TA5BHA in and out.

    Tuesday, August 11 had 4 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ and KC3RAP. Also aboard were K3TEL and KG8CX.

    Wednesday, August 12 had no chat session.

    Thursday, August 13 had 5 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ and KC3RAP. Also aboard were K5NO in and out, K3TEL and KE2AVB.

    Friday, August 14 had 6 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KE2EVX and KC3RAP. Also aboard were KA4RCV, K3TEL and KG8CX.

    Monday, August 17 had 5 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV and KE9EKF. Also aboard were KG8CX and K3TEL.

    Tuesday, August 18 had 7 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KC3RAP, KE8ZYD and KR4FTP. Also aboard were KG8CX and K3TEL.

    Wednesday, August 19 had 7 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KE2EEQ, KC3RAP, KI8AN and KE9EKF. Also aboard were KG8CX and K3TEL.

    Thursday, August 20 had 5 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, K4EBP in and out, and KC3RAP. Also aboard were KG8CX and KJ5KES.

    Friday, August 21 had 7 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KI8AN and KC3RAP. Also aboard were KE2AVB in and out, KG8CX, K8LK and K3TEL.

    Monday, August 24 had 7 ops. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KE2EVX, KI8AN and KC3RAP. Also aboard were KA4RCV, KC3CDU and K3TEL.

    Tuesday, August 25 had 5 ops. Youth op: KJ7AGQ and KE9FXQ in and out. Also aboard were K3TEL, KA4RCV and KG8CX.

    Thanks to all who checked in and supported our youth operators. Just a minute or two is always appreciated and helps keep YACHT active. We would especially like to hear more of our youth members on the air during the weekday chat sessions.

    GRAND HAVEN LIGHTHOUSE ON THE AIR… YACHT members Ian KI8AN, Kirsten KE8ZYD, Zoey W8ZLM and Grace K8LG were among the youth operators active with W8CSO at the Grand Haven Lighthouse in Michigan during National Lighthouse-Lightship Weekend on August 8. They made contacts on 20 and 40 meters using CW and SSB.

    Photo: Zoey W8ZLM and Kirsten KE8ZYD operating from the Grand Haven Lighthouse.

    WELCOME NEW YACHT MEMBERS… Please welcome our newest YACHT members: John Burkett KJ5NVM, Gavin Stair KM7GCW, Kate Bennett WB4KRB, Travis Bennett W4LOC, Toby Beresford M7TBQ and Gio Falcone K7GIO.

    We hope to hear from them soon. Give them a warm YACHT welcome when you hear them on the air.

    YOUTH NET CONTROL OPPORTUNITIES… We would love to have more of our youth operators try their hand at Net Control during our YACHT nets. If you have not done it before, this is a great opportunity to gain experience, build confidence and help YACHT continue to grow. We will be happy to help you along the way. Please consider giving it a try and helping lead your fellow young operators on the air.

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    73,
    John KJ7AGQ

  • YACHT NEWSLETTER for August 8, 2026

    YACHT NEWSLETTER  for August 8, 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
    —————————————————–
    website https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW… There was no formal net on Saturday, August 1, but youth op KC3RAP stopped by along with KG8CX. KE2AVB and AG5QU were in and out. Let’s hope for a larger group and more youth check ins next Saturday.

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Thursday, July 30 had no chat session, but youth ops KC3RAP and KE2EVX stopped by.

    Friday, July 31 had 4 ops. John KJ7AGQ was Net Control. Also aboard were KG8CX, VU2MDA and K3TEL.

    Monday, August 3 had 6 ops. John KJ7AGQ was Net Control. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KD9GV and KE9EKF. Also aboard were AD9DO, KG8CX and W4LBY.

    Tuesday, August 4 had 6 ops. John KJ7AGQ was Net Control. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KC3RAP and K4EBP in and out. Also aboard were KG8CX, VU2MDA and KC3CDU.

    Wednesday, August 5 had a strong group of 10 ops. John KJ7AGQ was Net Control. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KF8GDG, KF8GDF and KI8AN. Also aboard were K3TEL, KE2AVB, KG8CX, KC8JRS and KC3CDU, with VU2MDA in and out.

    Thanks to all who checked in and supported our youth operators. Just a minute or two is always appreciated and helps keep YACHT active. Let’s continue to hear a greater presence of youth and others who support YACHT and amateur radio.

    HALEY KE2EVX BIRTHDAY POTA ACTIVATION… Haley KE2EVX will be activating POTA with her club on Sunday, August 9, using the club callsign W2OW. If you make contact with W2OW on August 9, ask the operator to tell Haley Happy Birthday. Let’s have plenty of YACHT members looking for W2OW and wishing Haley a great birthday.

    PERSEID METEOR SHOWER… The Perseid Meteor Shower will peak during the night of August 12 into the morning of August 13. A New Moon will provide dark skies and excellent viewing conditions. Find a dark area away from city lights, allow your eyes time to adjust and look up after midnight. The Perseids often produce many bright meteors and occasional fireballs.

    The Perseids also provide opportunities for amateur radio meteor scatter. Ionized meteor trails can briefly reflect VHF and UHF signals, with 6 and 2 meters being popular bands for this activity. This could be an interesting mode for YACHT members to listen for or explore…

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    73,
    John KJ7AGQ

  • YACHT NEWSLETTER for August 1, 2026

    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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    website https://yachtyouth.net

    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, KE9FXQ, 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 KE9FXQ 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.
    https://www.facebook.com/yotaregion2/posts/pfbid0JjayXtH5xr

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    73,
    John KJ7AGQ

  • YACHT NEWSLETTER for July 18, 2026

    YACHT NEWSLETTER for July 18, 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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    website  https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW…  July 4th Saturday Youth Net had 6 stations checking in: KE8ZYD, KI8AN, KK7MNM, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, & VU2MDA. KJ7AGQ ran net control.

    Good turnout for Saturday July 11th Youth Net. Had 11 stations checking in: 

    KJ5EWP, KI5KGE, KC1WST, KK7MNM, AC1QD, KJ7AGQ, KG8CX, K3TEL, KA4RCV, KC3CDU, & VU2MDA. KE2EVX ran net control.

    CHAT SESSIONS… Monday 6/29; Haley KE2EVX ran net control. 10 Stations all together checking in: K9GVN, KI8AN, KJ7AGQ, KF8CZF, KJ4FDC, KE2AVB i/o, VU2MDA, KC3CDU, K3TEL. 

    Tuesday 6/30; John KJ7AGQ ran net control. Stations checking in were: KE2AVB, KE2EVX, KC3CDU, VU2MDA, and KJ4FDC. 

    Wednesday 7/1; John KJ7AGQ picked up net control for us. Stations checking in were: KI8AN, VU2MDA, K3TEL, KE2AVB.

    Thursday 7/2; John KJ7AGQ served as net control and check-ins included: KE2EVX, K3TEL, KC3RAP, VU2MDA.

    Friday 7/3; Net control was John KJ7AGQ. Check-ins were: KI8AN, KE8ZYD, K3TEL i/o

    Monday 7/6; Net control was John KJ7AGQ. Youth check-ins were: KI8AN, KC3RAP, KE9EKF. Also joining us were K3TEL, KA4RCV. 

    Tuesday 7/7; KJ7AGQ did net control. Stations checking in were: KC3RAP, KG8CX, KE9EKF, K5NO.

    Wednesday 7/8; John KJ7AGQ did net control. Stations checking in were: KI8AN, K3TEL, KC3RAP, & KG8CX.

    Thursday 7/9;  4 stations checked in. Ian KI8AN ran net control. Stations checking in were: KE2EVX, KG8CX, KJ7AGQ, KE2EEQ. 

    Friday 7/10; John KJ7AGQ ran net control. Stations checking in were: KE2EEQ, KC3RAP, KA4RCV, KE2AVB

    WRTC Results… Congrats to VE3DZ and UW7LL for bringing home first place. Congratulations to all of the youth operators for a job well done and great results from everyone who participated!

    SPECIAL THANKS… I want to say a special thank-you to everyone who has helped out by running net control the past few weeks!

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    73,

    Haley Pendell KE2EVX

  • YACHT NEWSLETTER for June 27, 2026

    YACHT NEWSLETTER for June 27, 2026
    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… 9 stations online, Youth included:  KI5EWP, KI5KGE, KJ7AGQ, KJ7MPQ,  Others were DB0THA (chat box), K3TEL, KE2AVB no audio, W0WG, VU2MDA, KG8CX.
     
    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday;  10 stations checked in. Youth ops included KE8ZYD, KI8AN from Alaska, KF8AMV, KJ7AGQ, KE9EKF, KC3RAP, KE2EVX.  Also KC2AVB late,  K3TEL,  KG8CX.
    Tuesday:  
     
    FIELD DAY THIS WEEKEND…     Many of you will be active for the major ham radio event.  Have fun and make many contacts.

    Y.O.T.A. SUMMER CAMP CONCLUSION…      https://youtu.be/J7Pdjhpyzh0

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX