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  • YACHT NEWS for June 14, 2025

    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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    webpage https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW…     Youth net on Saturday:  KJ7AGQ, KJ5EWP, KC1WST, KN6ULC, KE2EGF, KF8AMV, KQ4PGU, KD9WCG.  More response would have been nice, but these outstanding youth hams were a great bunch to hear from.

    CHAT SESSIONS…
    Fri. June 6: Outstanding session with these awesome youth, KJ7AGQ, KD9WCG, KF8AMV, KC1WST, KK7MNM, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, N8RCL, AC1QD, N8STH.  Also heard VU2MDA, KE2AVB i/o
    Monday: Connecting up were, KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KI8AN, KD9VGV, KD9VGV 3rd party Cecilia, KQ4BZZ along with KC2GTR, KE2AVB i/o, K7JKA, AD9DO driving family home from S.D.
    Tuesday: Joining the session, KF8EJS, KF8AMV, KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KO6IIP… also VU2MDA, KS8O, K7JKA, AD9DO
    Stop on by for our Wednesday session…

    YOTA JUNIOR CAMP FOR YOUNGER HAMS… held in Cinncinati,OH  https://youthontheair.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Camp-Handbook-2025-YOTA-Junior-USA-WORKING-COPY.pdf

    KANDY NET… I will be net control Sunday for our local 2 meter net on the W8PIF-R repeater 481872.  Starts at 7pm CDST.  Connect up if you have some time.  Always appreciate any YACHT check ins.

    NEW YOUTH MEMBER… Welcome to our newest and youngest member, Zoey KF8EJS of Grand Haven, MI
    She just turned 9 y. o. and passed her Technician this past weekend.  Her Dad is W8DMT and a member of the Holland ARC.  We look forward to hearing her on our Echolink sessions.
    She is our 29th new member since Jan. of 2025. 

    KI8AN, WPX CONTEST… Here is his recent certificate.  One of our more active youth hams 

    YOTA SUMMER CAMP… starts June 15 in Denver, CO and runs for the entire week.  A group of YACHT youth are enrolled and will have a great time.

    ON ALL BANDS… Katie KE8LQR has written another article about youth friendship in ham radio. She also mentions YACHT.      https://www.onallbands.com/youth-ham-radio-insights-making-friends-through-amateur-radio

    KIDS DAY… Sat. June 21 is the date for this event.  Spread the word on ham radio to our youth.

    FIELD DAY WEEKEND… This highly anticipated ham radio event comes your way June 28-29.  Our bands will be full of stations nationwide, Canada, and elsewhere.  Are you going to participate?

    YACHT FAMILY PHOTO… this photo shows Wesley KF8AMV, brother Andy, Dad, and Mom.  Wes and Andy received awards at a Trail Life ceremony.

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • YACHT NEWS for June 7, 2025

    YACHT NEWS June 7, 2025
    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… Nice youth net on Saturday with these fine youth hams:  KC1WST, KI5EWP, KI5KGE, KQ4PGU, KK7UKY, KF8AMV, KJ7AGQ, W8LIL, KE2GTR 3rd party Clark.  Also showing up were, KC2GTR, KA4RCV, AG5QU, K5DCC, K4KDP, KC3CDU.

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday:  KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KI8AN, KE8ZYD.  also KC2GTR, KS80, KC3CDU
    Tuesday;  KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, VU2MDA, K8LK, K7JKA
    Join us for our midweek session tonight.  Increase those connection numbers.

    NEW MEMBERS…     Welcome to Zeke KJ7NLL from Oregon.  He is 13 and received his General license at age 9.  Check out his remarkable QRZ bio here  https://www.qrz.com/db/KJ7NLL  He also has a You Tube page with many of his videos.
    Also joining our group is Hannah N3DOE https://www.qrz.com/db/n3doe  She heard about us at a recent hamfest.  We do get noticed at various hamfests.  She is our 29th new youth member so far this year. 

    MEMBER PAGES… Check out these sister pages  https://www.qrz.com/db/kc1wst and https://www.qrz.com/db/ac1qd  They are frequent connections to our echolink sessions.  We appreciate their support.

    YACHT MEMBER AMONG TOP YOUTH… Jacob WV4AM continues to rank amongst the more active young hams with this recent award. 

    ONE VOICE CHILDRENS CHOIR… Another beat filled tune from this famous group  https://youtu.be/tiaM7uze4uw

    HAMVENTION SET RECORD…     Largest attendance ever  https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/hamvention-2025-breaks-attendance-record-draws-36000-to-xenia-organizers-say/B2MDDARQXVBFBEXGPXONRKYUCE/

    13 COLONIES SPECIAL EVENT SOON…  https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/13-colonies-july-1-7.955317/


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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • YACHT NEWS REPORT for May 31, 2025

    <YACHT NEWS REPORT>for May 31, 2025
    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… Productive Youth Net… 15 connections.  Youth stations included, KE8AMV,  KE2EGF, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KJ7AGQ, KJ7MPQ, KJ7MFU.  Others checking in, KA4RCV, K7JKA, AG5QU, KE2AVB i/o, VU2MDA, K4KDP, KA9ARZ, K3TEL.

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday:  6 connections include KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KF8AMV,KJ7AGQ, KE2AVB i/o, KA4RCV
    Tuesday: KF8AMV, KF0GFX, AC1QD, KC1WST, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KJ7AGQ.  Also stopping by, K3TEL i/o, KA4RCV, KC2GTR, VU2MDA

    HAMVENTION WITH WES AND CREW… A bunch of photos was sent to me by Dave, Wes’s grandpa.  Here is one showing them.  Glad they enjoyed Hamvention and the hams they met. Andy,(L) is studying for his Technician ticket .

    BEING PART OF A CONTEST STATION… This was written by Katie KE8LQR on her activity at the K3LR super station  https://www.onallbands.com/youth-ham-radio-insights-what-its-like-being-part-of-a-contesting-team-at-the-k3lr-superstation/

    GRACE AND NEW RIG… K8LG enjoying time with her new Icom 7610 that she won at the Hamvention Contest Dinner.
    She used it in the CW WW WPX CW contest this past weekend.  

    13 COLONIES SPECIAL EVENT… Check this out  https://daily.hamweekly.com/2025/05/13-colonies-special-event-july-1-7/

    MORE COLT CLARK & KIDS MUSIC…     This one will kick off your Summer and set your toes a tappin’  https://youtu.be/fP9w7xeJ0xM

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX

  • YACHT NEWS for May 24, 2025

    YACHT NEWS REPORT for May 24, 2025

    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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    webpage https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW…. Saturday’s crew checking in:  KJ5EWP, KI5KGE, KJ7AGQ, KD9HGO, KF8AMV, KN6ULC.  Also heard from AG5QU, K5DCC, K7JKA, KS8O, KE2AVB i/o

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday:  Connecting up, KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KF8AMV, KE8ZYD… also K7JKA, K8LK, KC3CDU
    Tuesday:  Heard from KJ7AGQ, KE8ZYD, KI8AN, KF8AMV, KF0JFQ, along with VU2MDA, K8LK, KC3CDU
    Tonight’s session is almost upon us. We want to hear from you if you have some time to connect up.  Our group are the best hams.

    MAGGIE DOING CW… Here is a brief video of Maggie KE2AIZ doing a CW at Hamvention   https://www.facebook.com/1AT33/videos/708505111711519

    HAMVENTION YOUTH FORUM VIDEOS… If anyone has a copy of a youth forum video presentation, I would like to see it.  I value our youth radio activity and wish to share it with others.  Send it to my email address listed on my QRZ bio KG8CX.

    HAMVENTION YOUTH FORUM…     Here is the entire group of outstanding young hams at Hamvention Youth Forum.. 

    MORE HAMVENTION YACHT YOUTH… Thanks to Dave, Wesley’s grandpa for sending this in.  (L-R) Andrew, Wes KF8AMV, Ian KI8AN, Kirsten KE8ZYD 

    YACHT YOUTH RECEIVES NEW RIG… Congratulations to Grace K8LG for winning a new Icom 7610 at the Hamvention Contest Dinner. 

    NEW YOUTH MEMBERS… Welcome to Oscar KE9CID from Ft. Wayne, IN.  He is 12, a new ham and the  25th member in 2025.
    We also are pleased to welcome Father and son to our ranks as a result of Hamvention.  Dad is Michael KQ4PGT and son is Ridley KQ4PGU who is 15.    We are now up to 27 new members so far in 2025.  Hope to hear them on our Echolink node soon, as well as our other new members. 

    IAN CONTACTS PARACHUTE MOBILE… https://www.facebook.com/tim.alkema.7/videos/894846432773422

    MESSAGE FROM JACOB…     WV4AM sent this and wishes for all YACHT members to make note  …
    …”

    Hello, Ed! de WV4AM

    I just wanted to drop by and ask if you could put something in the newsletter for me.

    I’m currently 3D printing custom callsign plaques for $10. 

    Could you put that in the newsletter? I would want something simple like:

    “Jake is currently selling custom multi-colored callsign plaques for $10 each. If you’re interested, email him at [email protected].”

    That’d be great if you could do that for me.

    Thank you!
    -Jake,WV4AM


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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • YACHT NEWS for May 17, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for May 17, 2025
    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 and Making A Difference
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    website https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW… Productive youth net on Saturday… 14 stations.  Youth included:  KJ7AGQ, AC1QD, KC1WST (new ham), KJ7MFU, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KE2EGF, KQ4BZZ, KN6ULC, KI8AN.  Also checking in were AG5QU, KC3CDU, K8LK.  We need more of these highly active nets. 
    **Hope to hear from some of our youth members and others at Hamvention this weekend.  Fri. chat and Sat. youth net if you have time and a good connection. 

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday:  KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KC3RAP, along with K3TEL, K4KDP, KE2GTR.
    Tuesday:  KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KE8ZYD.  Also checking in were KS8O, VU2MDA, K8LK, KC3CDU, KJ7WFB (Japan)

    HAMVENTION YOUTH FORUM…     The list of presenters include a number of YACHT members  https://hamvention.org/event-details/forums/
    We are proud of our outstanding youth who will show their skills in amateur radio. 
    Hamvention takes place this weekend.

    YACHT YOUTH SPECIAL…  Another post about Ivan KE2EGF https://wellsvillesun.com/blog/2025/05/12/amateur-radio-a-hobby-for-all-ages/

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX  

  • YACHT NEWS for May 10, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for May 10, 2025
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    Young Amateurs Communications Ham Team K8KDZ
    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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    website https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW… Saturday’s youth net brought in 9 stations.  Youth operators:  KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, W0AAE, KF8CZF along with AB9PJ, KA4RCV, and K8LK.  
    * I will be net control on Sunday for our local 2 meter net. Stop by and check in.  Your entry in my log will be much appreciated. W8PIF-R

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday:  Joining chat were, KF8AMV, KJ7AGQ, KF0JFQ, KI8AN along with KC2GTR, W4FSO, K8LK
    Tuesday:  Connecting up were, KF8AMV, KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KE8ZYD.  Also had KE2AVB i/o, KF4RHZ, K8LK.
    Look for us rest of week on echolink 954283.  Your support is always welcome.

    YL YOUTH MEMBER WORKS CW…     Here is a photo of Kirsten KE8ZYD working CW at a POTA stop this past weekend  

    NEW HAM IN ENGLAND… This 9 y. o. YL just passed her initial radio exam and waiting for her UK callsign  


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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX YACHT co-founder 

  • YACHT NEWS for May 3, 2025

    YACHT NEWS REPORT for May 3, 2025
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    Young Amateurs Communications Ham Team K8KDZ
    Connecting Young Hams, Creating Friendships, Expanding the Voice of Youth in Ham Radio
    Inspiring Youth with Enjoyment & Technology of Amateur Radio
    Sailing Through Radio Waves & Making a Difference
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    website https://yachtyouth.net
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    **Just want to say “Thank You” to all our outstanding youth hams and other operators who support the entire realm of amateur radio including here at YACHT.  We wouldn’t be here without you.  Hopefully we are providing a program of friendship and operating activity for all.  I firmly believe YACHT is one of the best youth groups within the amateur radio hobby.  If you haven’t connected up to us on Echolink or HF, or have only done so sporatically, consider doing so soon. 

    NET REVIEW… Small showing of operators.  Heard from KN6ULC, KJ7AGQ, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, AC1QD, KE2EGF .  Also W8WPM. Hope next Sat. brings forth a larger net group.

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Fri. 4/25:  9 stations connected.. youth ops:  WV4AM, KJ7AGQ, KC3RAP, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KF8CZF. Others who joined us:  AK4FD, VU2MDA, KC3CDU.
    Mon 4/28:  Connecting were, KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, along with K7JKA, VU2MDA, KC3CDU
    Tues. 4/29:  Heard from KF8AMV, KJ7AGQ, K3TEL, VU2MDA, KC3CDU.
    Small groups so far, but we have the capability to bring those upward.  Let’s try for Wed. and rest of week.

    MONTH OF MAY… May is often referred to as “National Radio Month” and that also include amateur radio. Your status as a licensed ham operator should give you pride and a feeling of accomplishement.

    YOUTH QRZ PAGE… Check out https://www.qrz.com/db/ke2egf  It was just updated. We appreciate Ivan’s activity as a young ham operator and weather spotter. 
    Ivan has also received the current YACHT Friendship/Recognition award as an active young ham.  Congratulations.

    A YACHT “HAMILY”… The Campbell family of Columbiana, OH.  All have ham licenses 

    ARRL AT HAMVENTION… Check this out  https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-exhibits-and-forums-planned-for-2025-dayton-hamvention

    NEW YOUTH DX-PEDITION COMING… For those of you interested….
    …”

    Youth on the Air

    Attention youth! There’s an opportunity to be part of the upcoming DXpedition to Saba remotely! YOTA Americas and the Pacific Islands DXpedition group are partnering to create the opportunity for young hams to operate the DXpedition station remotely from October 16th- 28th, 2025. The schedule coordinating the remote YOTA operating team will be started shortly by Kees, W0AAE.

    COLT CLARK AND QUARENTINE KIDS… Here’s another tuneful experience from these 3 kids and their Dad https://youtu.be/mJrnAn_0UTQ

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • YACHT NEWS for April 26, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for April 26, 2025
    Young Amateurs Communications Ham Team K8KDZ
    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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    website https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW…     We had 11 stations:  KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KI5KGE, KN6ULC, KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KJ5EWP, KQ4BZZ (chat box) along with VU2MDA, KA4RCV, NN3F

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday:  Riding the Chat cruise tonight, KJ7AGQ, W8LIL, K9GVN, KF8CZF, KC8KLM 3rd party Chris.  Also had VU2MDA, KC8KLM, KC2GTR. 
    Tuesday:  Checking in, KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KI8AN, and KC2GTR, K4KDP, K3TEL, VU2MDA
    Come along with our top notch team on Wed evening and rest of week.  Your support is always much appreciated.

    MI QSO PARTY WITH…     Kirsten KE8ZYD and Ian KI8AN (in background)  Kirsten did CW and Ian racked up SSB points.

    NEW MEMBERS… Welcome to Mikel https://www.qrz.com/db/w4ops Check out his online store.  He is adult YTA 180. He is the 21st new member added in 2025.
    We are also pleased to have Tim K8LK join our adult section.  He is Dad to Ian and Kirsten.  Check out his QRZ page https://www.qrz.com/db/k8lk .  We are grateful for our new members as well as all others who have become youth or adult members.
    That’s 23 new members so far in 2025.  

    HAMVENTION YOUTH FORUM… 5 YACHT members will be giving presentations this year.  They are Katie KE8LQR, Lilly W8LIL, Maggie KE2AIZ, Josiah WD5JR, Dominic AD8AK.  There will be 8 young hams total.  Youth Forum starts 9:15am on Sat. May 17 
    We are pleased to see another large YACHT youth team give presentations.  They always have a large audience at the forum.

    THE DAY HALIFAX BLEW UP… This story about a ship exploding in Halifax, N.S. harbor will amaze you.  https://www.qrz.com/articles/node_1744838523
    How radio played a part in this disastrous event is given.

    COLT CLARK & KIDS… play a rollicking tune for you. This family group is fun to watch and listen to  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGBgLIX3P44

    YOUNG SINGER… This young girl has a beautiful voice.  Listen here  https://youtu.be/clpoUA4QaUw

    REMOTE HAM RADIO… Want more DX? upgraded gear? additional power?  Try RHR here  https://www.remotehamradio.com/#world-class-stations
    Many of our youth hams use it.  Check out the site.

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX

  • YACHT NEWS for April 19, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for April 19, 2025
    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 Differece
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    webpage https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW… Apr. 12, Low connection rate, only 5 on board and 3 were youth hams. Thanks to KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV and KD9HGO as well as K4KDP and VU2MDA for showing up.   Let’s bring the numbers back up this  week.

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday:  Small session with 5 check ins.  Did get the entire Alkema family, Ian KI8AN, Kirsten KE8ZYD, Dad Tim K8LK, and Mom Kelly as 3rd party.  John KJ7AGQ also connected as he usually does.
    Tuesday:  8 stations on board.  KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KI8AN, KE8ZYD.  Also connecting up were VU2MDA, K8LK, K8LK 3rd party Mom Kelly, and KC3CDU
    Check in and let’s bring up the count for rest of the week and Sat. youth net.

    NEW MICHIGAN YOUTH COORDINATOR… Welcome to Kanushi KE8RNA https://www.qrz.com/db/ke8rna  She is YACHT #379 and is now the official ARRL youth coordinator for the state of MI.  She plans to connect up to us soon.

    **HAM RADIO DAY…     Mark April 18 as worldwide amateur radio day.  Read this ARRL link  http://www.arrl.org/world-amateur-radio-day
    Read this also and fire up Echolink, and other digital modes  https://daily.hamweekly.com/2025/04/rock-ham-radio-network-to-celebrate-world-amateur-radio-day/
    Here is the official ARRL post  http://www.arrl.org/news/interesting-arrl-ham-radio-open-house-locations
    The entire month of April is “Open House Month” for amateur radio.  Show your radio skill and G.O.T.A. (Get On the Air).  Show the world your YACHT connection.
    **Let’s make the Friday chat session a real winner and check in for “Worldwide Amateur Radio Day” 

    YACHT YOUTH UPGRADES… Congratulations to Kirsten KE8ZYD for passing her General upgrade today, Fri. April 11.  Now she has more band space to work. 

    https://www.qrz.com/db/ke8zyd

    YOTA JUNIOR CAMP… Applications for youth hams 15 and under are now open.  Check here for details  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1241212834677008&set=a.509709434494022

    KATIE AT K3LR FOR CONTEST… KE8LQR working the recent SSB contest at Tim Duffy’s superstation 

    ON ALL BANDS BLOG…Katie KE8LQR has another excellent post on this blog from DX Engineering.  She has written several of them in the past few months.  Here it is https://www.onallbands.com/common-issues-youth-face-in-amateur-radio


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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX  

  • YACHT NEWS for April 12, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for April 12, 2025
    Connecting Young Hams, Creating Friendships, Expanding the Voice of Youth in Amateur Radio
    Inspiring Youth With Enjoyment & Technology of Amateur Radio
    Sailing Through Radio Waves & Making a Difference
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    website https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW… Nice youth net.  Youth onboard:  KJ7AGQ, KN6ULC, KE2EGF, KI5KGE, KE8ZYD, KI8AN, KJ5EWP, KF0QNO, KF8AMV, KJ7MPQ.  Also joining us were:  K3TEL i/o, KE2AVB i/o, KC2WBX (on his rpt), AG5QU, KC8KLM, VU2MDA, KD9IGW  total of 17.

    CHAT SESSIONS… Monday:  7 turned out including youth ops, KJ7AGQ, AC1QD, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KF8AMV, and adult stations K3TEL, VU2MDA.  
    Tuesday:  Good session with these fine youth:  KJ7AGQ, KF0NJT, AC1QD, KC8KLM 3rd party Chris, KR4AXO, WV4AM, KF8AMV, KE8LQR.  Also KC8KLM, K4KDP, VU2MDA.

    NEW MEMBER… Welcome to Josiah WD5JR from Enid, OK.  He is the 20th new member so far in 2025.  https://www.qrz.com/db/wd5jr  He comes from a ham family.   

    HAMVENTION YOUTH FORUM… These young hams will be giving presentations at  the Youth Forum.  KE8LQR, W8LIL, KE2AIZ, N4ML, AD8AK, KJ5CMP, WD5JR, KG5XR.  The 1st three listed and AD8AK are YACHT youth members.  I know they will all do a great job showing their radio skills and knowledge. 

    YACHT YOUTH IN N.C.J…. National Contest Journal, published by the ARRL has a multi-page story on Katie KE8LQR in the current issue.  If you are an ARRL member you will be able to read it. 

    KANDY NET ON SUNDAY…     I will be net control on Sunday April 13 for our local 2 meter net on W8PIF-R  Stop by and check in if you have some time.  I would love putting a couple of YACHT calls in my net log.

    ONE VOICE CHILDEN’S CHOIR… This will get you motivated.  What a group of youth singers  https://youtu.be/FIahJpTIJ1Q
    and this great excerpt from “Wicked”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1UO32k-3Gk

    AN “ON ALL BANDS” POST FROM KATIE KE8LQR…      https://www.onallbands.com/advice-for-parents-and-grandparents-on-getting-a-young-person-interested-in-amateur-radio/
    A good read for all.

    YACHT HAMS AT MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAME…     Kirsten KE8ZYD, Ian KI8AN, and Mom at a Detroit Tigers baseball game on Saturday.  Tigers won ! 

    If you would like your photo in an issue Y.N. send one to me via email.  I am always happy to include member photos.

    ELIAS GOES UP…  Elias KF0NJT was given a plane ride through his Scout group. 

    FAMILY HAM RADIO… We have many families who are licensed.  One is the Hosner family of Amarillo, TX.  Arianna, Anastasia, and Dad all have theirs.  In fact Arianna at age 9 has her General as does her sister Anastasia.  Check out their QRZ bios and recent photos  https://www.qrz.com/db/kj5ewp https://www.qrz.com/db/ki5kge  and https://www.qrz.com/db/ag5qu

    FCC VS.HAM RADIO…     https://youtu.be/J9ilElZrluk

    GOLDEN AGE OF HAM RADIO… This photo was taken many years ago and shows a young ham with his gear  

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX