YACHT NEWS

YACHT NEWS for January 25, 2025
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website https://yachtyouth.net

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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NET REVIEW… These youth checked in:  KF8AMV, KJ7AGQ, KF0QNO, KF8CPP, KN6ULC, K4KDP 3rd party Liam.  Also KE2AVB i/o, K4KDP.  Small group but always enjoyable session.

CHAT SESSIONS… Monday:  Joining our session, KF8CPP, KJ7AGQ, KE8ZYD, KI8AN, KF8AMV, KC3RAP.  Also K7JKA, N7AGV
Tuesday: Dropping by this evening was KE2EGF newest youth member, KF8CLL, KF8CPP, KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV.  KE2AVB i/o
Also had a nice qso with KE2EGF earlier in PM over our local repeater. 
See you on Wed. and rest of week. 

LOOKING AHEAD… If you are planning to attend Hamcation in Orlando, FL Feb. 8-9, be sure and take in Carole Perry’s youth forum on Saturday.  Ian KI8AN and his sister Kirsten KE8ZYD will be the youth presenters.  Just another major ham radio event where our awesome youth hams play an important role.  Hopefully we’ll have a video to share of their talks.

NEW MEMBER… Welcome to Ivan KE2EGF from NY https://www.qrz.com/db/ke2egf  He is 10 and our 7th new member for 2025. 

DX ENGINEERING WEEKEND SPECIAL… Grace K8LG along with Michael W8CI interviewed by Tim Duffy K8LR.  https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=903071212033839

KATIE DOES SSB CONTEST… KE8LQR spent time this past weekend at Tim Duffy’s world class station working the contest 

HAM RADIO IMAGE… Here’s one I just found, very appropriate 

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73,
Ed Engleman KG8CX  

YACHT NEWS for January 18, 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… Nice group for a Sat. youth net. Joining in:  KJ5EWP, KI5KGE, KK7UXY, KN6ULC, KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KF8AMV, KD9HGO, VK3JFR, KD9KYU, KF0QNO new check in age 15. 

CHAT SESSIONS… Monday:  checking in, KJ7AGQ, KF8CPP, KF8AMV, KK7PQX, KE8LQR, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, also K7JKA.
Tuesday:  on board were KJ7AGQ, KF8CPP, KF0QNO, KF8AMV, KI8AN
Join our session this evening.

NORTH AMERICAN SSB QSO PARTY… coming up this weekend on HF. 

M&M ARC “KANDY NET”  I will be net control this Sunday on W8PIF-R 7pm CST and would enjoy having some YACHT members on my log. Echolink node 481872

FAMOUS HAM OPERATORS… This is cool, check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9sl2atTqf4

COLT CLARK & QUARENTINE KIDS… this delightful kid group back with a Beatles tune “Drive My Car” https://youtu.be/5AZloOovVHg

KIDS ON THE AIR… Check out this group of youth hams.  We are in one of their links  https://kidsontheair.net/

2025 MEMBERS… Our newest youth members so far in 2025 include:  KK7PQX Andrew, KC3YWT Gio, KD3AKU Paul, KD9YWF Henry, and KF0QNO Christian.  We look forward to hearing from them throughout 2025 as well as those who signed up in 2024 and in previous years.  We have the finest in young ham ops.

YOUTH NETS TO CHECK OUT… check out our webpage for membership info and much other stuff

Y.A.C.H.T. (Young Amateurs Communications Ham Team), Michigan

Location (state) of Net Control: MI

Net Coverage: Wide Coverage

Net Operating Frequencies: Echolink conference node #954283. We also have an evening chat session Mon – Fri evenings at 7pm CST on our echolink node.  We are also linked to Meganets #637329 for all echolink activities and to the W8PIF-R #481872 for the Sat. youth net only.

Day of week: Monday – Saturday

How often does the net meet?  Does it meet weekly, monthly, continually, etc?: Our chat  session runs Mon-Fri at 7pm CST. The YACHT youth net is on Sat. 7pm CST

Time Zone: Central

Net Time, Local (local time at net control): 7pm CST

Net Time, UTC: 0100 to 0200

Net Manager: Ed Engleman

Call Sign: KG8CX

Net Manager Email Address: [email protected]

Additional description: We are dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of ham radio and related technology to youth throughout the U.S. and elsewhere.  We operate a Facebook page and a weekly newsletter in addition to our echolink activity.

Find info about the following youth nets here

Eastern Massachusetts Youth Net

SBARA Youth Net, California

USA Radio Scouting Net, Texas

Arizona Amateur Radio Association (AZARA) Youth Net

Skywarn Youth Net, Missouri

Crew2273 Weekly 2m (Echolink) Voice Net

Young Operators Digital Voice Net

Kids’ Corner

SBARA Youth Net

Youth HF Radio Net

Central Arizona Youth Net 

Youth HF Ham Radio Net

NLI Student NTS Traffic Net

Central Iowa Youth Amateurs Association Weekly Net

Digital Youth Net

KN0BSA Mid America Council Radio Scouting Net

W8IRA After School Net

DMR Youth Net

YLSystem Youth Divison

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73,
Ed Engleman KG8CX 

YACHT NEWS for January 11, 2025
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… Outstanding youth net.  Checking in:  KK7UXY, KE8ZYD, KI8AN,  KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KN6ULC, KD9HGO, KF8AMV, KI5YQL, KN4VKW, KN4VKY, KK7PQX,  N3AHC, K9GVN, KJ7AGQ.  Also on board:  AG5QU, KE2AVB i/o, K3TEL, KN4VKX, KC3CDU, KA9ARZ.  Our best numbers for some time.  Total of 22 stations.

CHAT SESSIONS… Monday:9 check ins:  KJ7AGQ, KF8CPP, KF8AMV, KC3RAP, KI8AN, KE8LQR.  Also K3TEL, K4KDP, K7JKA
Tuesday: 
I may go to our local radio club meeting on Thursday evening so will need a sub net control.  If Cameron is unable to step in, perhaps someone else can do it.

YACHT MEMBERS GIVE PRESENTATION… Both Ian and his sister Kirsten will be part of Carole Perry’s youth forum at Hamcation in Orlando, FL in early February.  It is the 2nd largest ham event in the U.S.  Good choice of youth presenters  https://www.hamcation.com/forums-speaker-info.cfm?event=26

YOTA SUMMER CAMP… will be held this year in the Denver, CO area.  Lyle KE0ZNV and his Dad along with the Denver Radio club will be in charge.  Contact Neil Rapp WB9VPG if you’re interested in attending as a YACHT member.  https://youthontheair.org/denver2025/

YOUTH ESSAY ON HAM RADIO… Lila KK7RRV, a new member and her 2nd place essay.  What a great ham radio promotion.  Well done, Lila  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1021705923332105&set=a.462761759226527

YACHT AWARD … The “Friendship-Recognition” award for January is given to Lyle KE0ZNV.  He is one of our more active and progressive young hams.  Congratulations Lyle.

MORE COLT CLARK & KIDS…  Listen and watch this talented  group sing and play “1999”  https://youtu.be/88nqjSYs8hA

YOUNG AUSTRALIA HAMS… These two brothers showed up on Sunday on my Facebook page.  I’ve written to them and we’ll see if they respond. 

They are Alec VK6MV on left and brother Alan VK6COD right.  They will be part of the Australian Scout Jamboree Jan. 6-15 using call VI2025AJ

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73,
Ed Engleman KG8CX 

YACHT NEWS for January 4, 2025 1st edition of the year
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL…
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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webpage https://yachtyouth.net

NET REVIEW… Youth connected:  KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KE8ZYD, KI8AN, KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KK7UXY, KJ7MPQ. KJ7MFU, KE9BJG new ham Emily.  Also onboard:  K3TEL i/o, AG5QU, K7JKA, KE2AVB i/o, KA0WAS, W8PIF-R

CHAT SESSIONS… Monday:  Good turnout of youth and others.  Youth hams:  KJ7AGQ, KK7UXY, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KF8AMV, KK7MNM, and our two newest members KF8CPP Ricky and KF8CLL Jason .  Also hopping on board, KA4RCV,  K7JKA
Tuesday (N.Y. Eve) Tuning in were:  KK7UXY, KF8CPP, KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, N4LLC, KF8AMV, along with KE2AVB i/o, K7JKA, K3TEL, K4KDP, KC3CDU
Join us this evening for the 1st chat session of 2025.

KIDS DAY… coming up on Sat. Jan 4 on HF, especially 20, 40, and 10 meters.

REMEMBERING JIMMY CARTER AND MATTIE… This link is a touching tribute to young Mattie and his hero Jimmy Carter  https://abcnews.go.com/US/peace-day-declared-honor-young-poet-delivered-inspirational/story

NEW YOUTH MEMBERS… We welcome our latest youth, Lila KK7RRW from Utah.  She is a member of the same club that Jaxon belongs to.  She is also the 2nd place winner in the Intrepid Youth Essay Contest.  https://www.qrz.com/db/kk7rrw
Also joining YACHT are Jason KF8CLL and Ricky KF8CPP. Both are from lower Michigan and checked in to our Monday evening chat session.  https://www.qrz.com/db/kf8cll  and  https://www.qrz.com/db/kf8cpp

YEARLY NUMBERS… We ended up 2024 with 33 new members.  Great promise for 2025. 
All members – try and connect up to our evening chat sessions and Saturday youth net as often as you have time.  We enjoy hearing from our many members.  YACHT for 2025.

YACHT YOUTH IN QST… Always a cool thing to see one of our youth members in QST. Check p. 82 in the January 2025 edition for a photo of Ian KI8AN operating School Club Roundup back in October.  He was also #1 in his class far ahead of anyone else.  Way to go Ian.  You are a class act. 
Here is Ian on Dec. 26 doing another of his famous POTA activations with his dad Tim K8LK 

KATIE AND HER 1ST PLACE WINNING RADIO… As the 1st place recipient of the Intrepid Youth Essay Contest, here is KE8LQR and her prize, an Icom 7300.  1st class all the way.  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1019427720226592&set=a.462761759226527

YACHT YOUTH AT HAMCATION… Good news, both Ian KI8AN and his sister Kirsten KE8ZYD will give presentations at the Orlando Hamcation in early February.  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10170311527780128&set=a.10151821888320128

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73,
Ed Engleman KG8CX YACHT Co-founder