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  • YACHT NEWS for August 16, 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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    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 

  • YACHT NEWS for August 9, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for August 9, 2025Connecting Young Hams, Creating Friendships, Expanding the Voice of Youth in Ham 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… Very nice net, 13 youth checked in for total of 17.  Young hams who did:  AC1QD, KC1WST, KD9HGO, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KF8EKW, KJ7MPQ, KR4DCL (3rd party Maggie), W3MOH, KI8AN, KK7MNM, KD9VGV.  Also joining the net were, K3TEL (i/o),KA4RCV, VU2MDA, N9MUF

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday:  Checking in were, KJ7AGQ, KE2EEQ, KF0JFQ, KF8EKW, and 6 youth working on their Technician material with their mentor WB3DGR ages 9 to 10.  Also with us were K3TEL, VU2MDA, and WB3DGR
    Tuesday:  Excellent response with these youth:  KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KJ7AGQ, KR4FTN (new ham & member), AC1QD, KC1WST, KC3RAP, W3LIL, W3MOH. KE2EEQ.  Also popping in were KC2GTR, VU2MDA.
    Can we continue these superb chat sessions?  With your support we can…

    NEW YOUTH MEMBER… Welcome to Maggie KR4FTN who just received her new call on Tuesday.  She is #37 for this year.  We look forward to hearing her on our chat sessions and youth net.  Good work, Maggie.https://www.qrz.com/db/kr4ftn
     
    KANDY NET…     I will be net control this coming Sunday 7pm CDST for our local 2 meter net. Would be nice to have some YACHT members  connect up and join our net.

    RADIO CLUB WEBSITE… Rock River Radio Club in Wisconsin.  Peter AD9DO is president, he is Cameron’s KD9VGV dad.
    I can spotlight other clubs too.  Let me know if you would like yours included.  http://www.rrrc.net/

    VIDEO FOR ALL…     This should be viewed by all members and others committed to youth in ham radio  https://youtu.be/7TUrgZT8b2Q

    YOUNGEST MEMBER UPGRADES…     Adam KF8EKW just passed his General class exam…at 8 yr. old.  One of the youngest or possibly youngest General in ham radio.  Way to go Adam. You are a *star. 

     https://www.qrz.com/db/kf8ekw

    HAM NATION RECOGNITION OF YACHT MEMBER…     Check out this podcast from last week honoring Katie Campbell KE8LQR who just was awarded the “Newsline Young Ham of the Year” Her recognition is at the beginning of the podcast with a number of top names in the field of amateur radio included in their congratulation of Katie  https://youtu.be/APvydmrSYO0?list=PL1KAjn5rGhiz78lmXZa1ds10jxAwAd3Aq
    YACHT is proud of her accomplishments in amateur radio and wishes her all the best as she spends her final high school year as an exchange student in Germany.  We will hear from her from time to time over our chat sessions and youth net.  Have a great year!

    FUTURE YOUTH MEMBER… Maggie using her dad’s call of KR4DCL checked in to Sat. net and mentioned she just passed her Technician exam.  We encourage her to join our top notch youth ham group as she certainly would qualify as soon as her FCC callsign is assigned.. Congratulations Maggie.
    Update, Maggie’s new call is KR4FTN member #560.  She is 10 y. o. and sounds good on our chat sessions.

    NEW MEMBER…     Welcome to Gabriel KE2EEQ from New York.    He is our 35th new member this year.  He was one of the young hams at YOTA Junior Summer camp last weekend in Cinncinnati,OH  We look forward to hearing him on one of our chat sessions and youth net.
    https://www.qrz.com/db/ke2eeq

    MEMBER LICENSE UPGRADE… Congratulations to Rosie KC1WST who just upgraded to General class. Now the fun really begins with all those additional frequencies.  Well done Rosie!!

    RADIO CLUB & SPECIAL EVENT…     Check out this club. Cameron KD9VGV and his dad belong. Peter AD9DO is the president  https://www.qrz.com/db/w9r  Today is the last day of their special event station. 

    YOTA JUNIOR CAMP… a photo from the recent YOTA Junior summer camp, showing Ian and his sister Kirsten  

    ROSIE AND SISTER KATE DOING POTA FROM NH… 

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • YACHT NEWS for August 2, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for August 2, 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 Radio
    Sailing Through Radio Waves & Making a Difference
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    Website https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW… Following youth ops checked in:  W8ZLM, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KJ7AGQ, AC1QD, KC1WST, KF8AMV.  Also stopping by were KE2AVB i/o, AG5QU, KA4RCV

    CHAT SESSIONS…      Monday:  Nice group connected up…youth ops, W8ZLM, W8ZLM 3rd party Cooper, KJ7AGQ, KC1WST, AC1QD, W3MOH, KE8YBX, KF8EKW.  Also heard from K3TEL, VU2MDA.
    Tuesday:  On board were the following youth hams:  AC1QD, KJ7AGQ, KE8YBX, KE2EEQ, KE8YZD, KI8AN, W8ZLM, W8ZLM 3rd party Cooper.  Also signing on were KA4RCV and VU2MDA. 
    I look forward to another  good session on Wednesday and rest of week.  Keep those connections coming…

    RECOGNITION FOR KATIE… KE8LQR will be officially honored this evening (Wed) on the “Ham Nation” podcast for her Newsline YHOTY award.  Tune in around 8:40pm EDST, 7:40pm CDST, 6:40pm MDST, 5:40om PDST to view the presentation live. 
    Katie hopes many of her ham friends will be watching.

    YACHT WEBSITE… Check out our webpage https://yachtyouth.net as some additional photos of youth members have been added.

    YACHT YOUTH RECEIVES AWARD…  https://radioclubofamerica.org/content.aspx?page_id=5&club_id=500767&item_id=121130&

    NEW MEMBERS… Welcome to Oliver KE9DQL from Beaver Dam, WI  https://www.qrz.com/db/ke9dql
    Also we just signed on Adam KF8EKW who is our youngest member at age 8.  He was in attendance at YOTA summer camp last weekend and met some of our current youth members.  https://www.qrz.com/db/kf8ekw  Just imagine this, he is going to try for his General upgrade in a few weeks. His QRZ page shows some photos from YOTA Junior camp.
    We now have 35 new members on board in 2025.

    MEMBER UPGRADE… Congratulations to Rosie KC1WST for her General class upgrade  

    YOTA JUNIOR CAMP… Opening ceremonies, start at 26:30 time  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43nHH1PqXAA
    Friday activities  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-aeICWeVVo

    YOTA SPECIAL EVENT W8Y… Kirsten KE8ZYD making a contact from W8Y special event station  https://www.facebook.com/504050127/videos/1127952489174361

    ON ALL BANDS POST…     Latest post from Katie KE8LQR  https://www.onallbands.com/a-week-of-fun-and-learning-at-yota-americas-camp-2025/

    HUNGARY YOUNG HAMS… Interesting story here      https://mrasz.org/23-kids/29-the-young-members-of-the-hungarian-radio-amateur-society-at-the-cr3dx-contest-station-on-madeira-island

    YOUNG COUNTRY-WESTERN BAND…  I think you’ll love this group  https://www.facebook.com/HonkyTonkHits/videos/714438994922445

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    73,

    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • YACHT NEWS for July 26, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for July 26, 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 session with these outstanding young hams checking in:  KI8AN, AC1QD, KC1WST, KJ7AGQ, KI5KGE, KI5EWP, KF8AMV, W8ZLM, KN4VKY, KF0JFQ.  Also stopping by were KN4VKX, and KC3CDU. 

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday:  Connecting up:  KJ7AGQ, AE4IT, W8LIL, KR4DCL 3rd party Maggie.  Also K3TEL i/o, KC2GTR, VU2MDA
    Tuesday: Checking in:  AC1QD, KC1WST, W8ZLM, KJ7AGQ, KR4DCL 3rd party Maggie.  Also KC2GTR, KA4RCV, KE5CEJ, VU2MDA

    YACHT UPGRADE… Congratulations to James W3MOH for his General class upgrade 

    Always good to see a YACHT young ham upgrade to a higher level license.

    HAM RADIO, A LICENSE TO LEARN… Another in a series of articles written by Katie KE8LQR      https://www.onallbands.com/earning-your-amateur-radio-license-a-license-to-learn

    YOTA JUNIOR SUMMER CAMP…     this weekend in the Cinncinnati, Ohio area.  Listen for special event station W8Y at special times during the weekend.  Several YACHT youth members will be participating.  They would love to get other members in the log.  This group is for young hams ages 10 to 14. Check out this link  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10171890268875128&set=a.10151821888320128

    AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH LINKS… This will give you a good feel of the world’s largest air show      https://www.eaa.org/airventure/live

    RAIZED WRONG ROCK GROUP…    This family group of 2 young boys and their Dad create some pretty good music.  Here they work with some familiar Beach Boys tunes.  The session lasts about an hour and a half, so you may wish to stagger your views.  Enjoy some Beach Boys tunes from California…  https://www.facebook.com/reel/3149708121863230/

    ZOEY SEWING ITEM… Here is an item Zoey W8ZLM made that she mentioned on the Sat. youth net.  It turns into a coaster when opened.  Good job Zoey.. 

    I always appreciate work that our resourceful young hams create. 

    KATIE AND RUTH… KE8LQR (R) and I believe Ruth KM4LAO at a recent HF contest at K3LR qth. 


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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX, YACHT Co-founder 

  • YACHT NEWS for July 19, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for July 19
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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 Amateur Radio
    Sailing Along Radio Waves & Making a Difference
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    website https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW… Very nice connection group on Saturday…hit 20 total check ins.  Youth ops joining the net: KI5EWP, KI5KGE, KJ7AGQ, KF8ELQ, KJ7MFU, KJ7MPQ, N8NJR, N8STH, N8KMR, KN6ULC, W8ZLM, W8LIL.  Also included were K8APR, KC2GTR, AG5QU, K3TEL i/o, VU2MDA, no audio, KA4RCV, KC3CDU, N9MUF All-Star link.  Of course Meganets is always connected for our sessions. 

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday:  Nice turnout with these awesome youth hams:  K8LG, W8ZLM, AC1QD, KC1WST, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, AE4IT (newest member), W3MOH, KF8CPP, KJ7AGQ.  Also audio connections from, K8LK, K3TEL i/o
    Tuesday:  Another good connector rate with these fabulous youth:  W8ZLM,W3MOH, KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KC1WST, AC1QD.  Also heard from KA4RCV, K4KDP, KC3CDU.  As always N9MUF-L and Meganets are connected as added ways to access us.
    Join us this evening if you can and participate in our Wednesday session.  Keep the good sessions cruising along….

    KIRSTEN KE8ZYD AND IAN KI8AN ON AIR…      Both sister and brother are very active young hams 

    ALKEMA AND PAPAY HAMS… These high flying hams included Grace K8LG(left side), Kirsten KE8ZYD, Tim K8LK, Ian KI8AN and family members from Grace’s family.  They worked the IARU event this past weekend 

    RECOGNITION AWARD FOR JULY…  Congratulations to Rose KC1WST for this recognition.  She is a fairly regular check in to our evening chats and Sat. youth net.  We all appreciate her support for YACHT and ham radio.  https://www.qrz.com/db/kc1wst
    Here is her photo showing the new award

    POTA ACTIVATION FROM NEW MEMBER… Otis AE4IT video showing him working POTA from Pensacola, FL  using his previous callsign of N2FET.  His new call came just a few days ago.  This video runs 1 hour, but shows a young ham excited to be making contacts.  https://youtu.be/4lJnVW42BNQ

    EAA AIRVENTURE SPECIAL EVENT STATION…
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    The EAA – The Spirit of Aviation Warbirds of America will be on the air with special event station W9W during AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI, July 21-26 from 9 AM to 5 PM (1400Z-2200Z).

    📡 Frequencies:

    40-10m: 7.225 | 14.250 | 21.235 | 28.425 MHz

    Plus 2 meters & 70cm simplex and D-STAR.

    Come find W9W on the Warbirds grounds near Fighter Town and the WWII Reenactment Camp. A special QSL card will be available for contacts!

    Thanks to Matt Bauman N9NMH for sending this to me.

    CLARK KIDS AND DAD… More from Colt Clark and his 3 kids  https://youtu.be/MRynKS955V8?list=RDMRynKS955V8
    Read the comments too, they are all 100% congratulatory.

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • YACHT NEWS for July 12, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for July 12, 2025Young 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… Climbing aboard for the Sat. youth net were youth ops:  KE2EGF, KJ7AGQ, AC1QD, KC1WST, W8ZLM, KQ4BZZ, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP.  Also heard were K3TEL, KA4RCV, AG5QU, VU2MDA. 

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday: Joining the session were:  KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KJ7AGQ, W8ZLM, KF8AMV.  Also onboard were K3TEL, K7JKA, KJ7SAH. 
    Tuesday:  Very good session with these outstanding young operators:  KI8AN, W8ZLM, KJ7AGQ, KC1WST, AC1QD, KF8AMV, KF8ELQ.  We also heard from KS8O, KC2GTR, VU2MDA, K5NO.  I hope for more of these great sessions as we roll along the Summer of 2025 and beyond. 

    NEED SUB NET CONTROL FOR THURSDAY… Being the 2nd Thursday of the month, I ask for a youth member to step up and run the chat session on Thursday July 10.  Good experience for anyone who does this and my appreciation goes to whomever takes over.

    YACHT MEMBER RECEIVES MAJOR AWARD…     Congratulations to Katie Campbell KE8LQR for receiving the 2025 Newsline Young Ham of the Year.      https://www.arnewsline.org/2025-yhoty
    YACHT is proud of all you have done to promote youth in amateur radio.  You are a “top star” of YACHT and all of ham radio.  Here is Katie’s reply to my email…
    …”

    Hello Ed, 

    Thank you so much for the congratulations! I really appreciate all of your support of myself and other young people in amateur radio and could not have gotten to where I am now without it. 

    Warm regards, 

    Katie

    NEWEST YACHT AWARD… Congratulations to Zoey Malburg W8ZLM for her July “Friendship and Recognition” award. She is a great example of a supportive young ham. Here is a photo of her with the certificate 

    YOUNG PIANO PLAYER… You’ve seen this fella before.  Enjoy his patriotic tunes  https://youtu.be/YHGKAwLlGI0?list=RDYHGKAwLlGI0

    YOUTH BAND… The Greystones recorded this tune in April.  Pretty darn good for young musicians.  https://www.facebook.com/thegraystonesmusic/videos/1005040771715186/

    HAM RADIO BENEFITS… Read this news story from Seattle, WA https://www.westsideseattle.com/robinson-papers/2025/07/05/west-seattle-amateur-radio-club-more-hobby-lifeline-disguise

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • YACHT NEWS for July 5, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for July 5, 2025 Independence Day edition
    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
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    SATURDAY NET REVIEW… 8 stations connected.  Heard from youth ops KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KJ7AGQ and KA4RCV, K3TEL i/o, K7JKA, VU2MDA, KA9ARZ.  Of course the All-Star link N9MUF-L was up on screen. 

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday, 10 check ins incl. youth stations KF8AMV, KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, W8ZLM, KE2BXH and these older hams K4KDP, K3TEL i/o, VU2MDA, KC3CDU
    Tuesday  youth onboard:  W8ZLM, KJ7AGQ, W3MOH, KI8AN… also stopping by were K7JKA, N9MUF, VU2MDA, KC3CDU
    Cruise with us this evening and taste the sound of youth in ham radio….

    NEW CALLSIGN…     Zoey received her new FCC call, W8ZLM (ex-KF8EJS)  Here she is working a Field Day station.  Wonderful experience for a 9 y.o. young ham.  Check out our newsletter on the website for a larger photo.

     https://www.qrz.com/db/w8zlm

    13 COLONIES SPECIAL EVENT…     Starts on July 1 and runs for one week.  See how many of the colonies you can get.

    BIRTHDAY GREETINGS…     to Ed KG8CX on July 2.  We also have a local club member celebrating his birthday the same day.  Arde KA9WAR will be 103.  He still checks in regularly to our Sun. evening 2 meter net and is active especially on FT8.

    YOUNG HAM INTERVIEW… Nice video of a youth, KC3YTB age 13 enjoying Field Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRDjHYHtn5w  Start at time stamp 3:33 to 8:20 

    YACHT YOUTH AT MT. RUSHMORE… Ian KI8AN and Kirsten KE8ZYD at the famous Mt. Rushmore Natl. Park. 

     Ian also made a few POTA contacts from the park area, the 1st to do so.

    7 YEAR OLD SINGER… Video of a young boy singing and playing a Beatles tune  https://youtu.be/wzOsLYOHYf4?list=RDwzOsLYOHYf4

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    73, Remember the real meaning of Friday July 4.  Fly the Flag….
    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • YACHT NEWS for June 28, 2025

    YACHT NEWS Field Day edition June 28-29
    Young Amateurs Communications Ham Team K8KDZ since 2007
    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… Tonight’s net included:  KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, W0AAE, KI8AN.  Also joining us was KJ7JKA, AG5QU, VU2MDA, K3TEL.  KJ7AGQ also appeared but no audio.  Look forward to more check ins next week. 

    CHAT SESSIONS…      Monday: Nice group of ops, youth included KF8ELQ (newest member), KF8EJS (youngest member), N1URA, KF8AMV.  Also heard KU2U (dad to N1URA), K7JKA, KS8O, VU2MDA, K3TEL, W8DMT (dad to KF8EJS), N9MUF
    Our latest youth member, Clark KF8ELQ, joined our chat session.  Hope to hear more of her in coming sessions.
    Tuesday: Good chat session.  Heard from youth ops, KF8EJS, KF8ELQ, KI8AN, KF8AMV, WO7P.  Older hams checking in, KC2GTR, KS8O, VU2MDA, KC3CDU, K7JKA

    BIRTHDAY GREETINGS… John KJ7AGQ turned 19 on Tuesday.  YACHT wishes you a Happy Birthday.

    ** ALL-STAR ADDED… Daniel N9MUF, the host of our YACHT echolink node has just added an all-star connection, which he plans to make permanent in addition to echolink.  The All-Star node is 65757 and call is N9MUF-L.  If that doesn’t work, try [email protected]
    He tried it during the Monday chat and the audio was excellent.  So you all have several choices to access YACHT, echolink #954283, all-star 65757 or [email protected], and Meganets.  Thank you Daniel for your diligence in keeping us going to the world.  We should all be appreciative of you and your maintainance of the YACHT system.

    NEW YOUTH MEMBERS…     Welcome to Hope ND2L from Florida. She is #31 new member so far this year.  https://www.qrz.com/db/nd2l
    She was part of YOTA Summer camp and joined there.
    Check out her QRZ page, it is awesome.
    Also we welcome Clark KF8ELQ from Xenia, Ohio and Zoey KF8EJS from Grand Haven, MI our youngest member at age 9.

    FIELD DAY SOON…      https://www.arrl.org/news/2025-arrl-field-day-is-next-weekend

    ROSE FAMILY POTA…      This active family of hams team up with a total of 12 hams  https://youtu.be/DjvghoRiGgc

    KI8AN DOING POTA FROM NATIONAL PARK… Ian working POTA from Grand Teton Nat. Park,  note mountain range in background 

    YOTA SUMMER CAMP THURSDAY HIGHLIGHTS… https://youtu.be/qpMuun9vLZs

    CLOSING CEREMONIES FROM YOTA CAMP…  https://youtu.be/YClIAksFoBc

    ON ALL BANDS… This was written by Katie KE8LQR on the YOTA camp held last year in Canada.     https://www.onallbands.com/youth-ham-radio-insights-my-experiences-at-yota-camp-ottawa/
    +Watch for her posting on this summer’s camp in Denver coming soon…

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX  

  • YACHT NEWS for June 21, 2025

    YACHT
    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

    SATURDAY NEW REVIEW…Nice response to youth net.  Youth on net:  KF8EJS, KQ4BZZ, KE2EGF, KJ7AGQ in Utah), KC1WST, AC1QD, W8LIL, KC2GTR 3rd party Clark, Also connecting up were KC2GTR, KA4RCV, K7JKA, W8DMT, KA9ARZ, K3TEL.

    NEW YOUTH HAM… Congratulations to Clark who just passed both Technician and General exams.  His dad is KC2GTR and sister is W8LIL.  He will become our newest youth ham.

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday: Nice turnout.  Checking in, KJ7AGQ, KE0ZNV, KF8EJS, KI8AN/7, KC1WST.  Also heard were W8DMT, KS8O, K7JKA (chat box), AF7TK.
    Tuesday:  Heard from KJ7AGQ i/o, KF8EJS, W8LIL, and the following, K3TEL, KC3CDU, KC2GTR, VU3MDA, K8APR and following youth non-hams from his family:  Tyler age 8, Caleb age 10,Owen age 6.  All are hoping to get licensed this year.

    YOTA SUMMER CAMP POST…     Lyle KE0ZNV sends this.  Listen if you can  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=700391909432381&set=gm.24189072707344298&idorvanity=470899646254937

    YACHT MEMBERS IN NO. DAKOTA…     Ian KI8AN and Kirsten KE8ZYD on their western trip. Recognize Teddy Roosevelt with our YACHT friends?  

    All newsletter photos can be enlarged on the YACHT website “Gallery Page”

    ON THE HORIZON…     Kids Day is set for June 21.  Help expand amateur radio to our youth and give them a taste of one of the world’s most enjoyable hobbies/services.  20 meters and 40 will be the main bands.  I’ll monitor our echolink node from time to time as well.

    K4A SPECIAL EVENT… Read about it here  https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/k4a-america250-special-event-announcement.957426/

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • 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