YACHT NEWSLETTER for March 7, 2026 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 and Making a Difference. ======================================= website https://yachtyouth.net
NET REVIEW… Good net with these youth ops: KJ5EWP, KI5KGE, KE9EKF, KC1WST, AC1QD, KE2EVX, KJ7AGQ, KF8CZF, KF8AMV, also AG5QU, KC3CDU, and myself.
QUESTION OF THE EVENING… will be suggested for the Saturday youth net only. As always they are optional.
YACHT NEWSLETTER for February 28, 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 ——————————————————————— website https://yachtyouth.net
NET REVIEW… Nice group of check ins. Youth on board: KE8ZYD, KC3RAP, KJ7AGQ, KN6ULC Japan, KE2EVX, KE8LQR Germany, KJ5EWP, KI5KGE, K0NH, KJ5OCF. Also AG5QU, KC3CDU, KE2AVB i/o, KG8CX CHAT SESSIONS… Monday: young ops included KE8ZYD, KF8AMV, KE2EVX, KE9EKF, KJ7AGQ, KI8AN. Also showing up K7JKA, K3TEL i/o, KG8CX Tuesday: youth stations, KF8AMV, KC3RAP, KJ5OCE, KJ5OCE 3rd party Leslie, KJ5OCE 3rd party McKenzie, KJ7AGQ, WV4AM, KI8AN. Also heard K3TEL i/o, K5DCC, KC3CDU, KG8CX. Join us this evening for another chat session. You are always welcome. COLUMBIANA SCHOOLS RADIO CLUB… shown here is Elise Campbell KE8TYU and a club member working the recent school club roundup.
STEM HAM RADIO CAMP… This is held at Youngstown State University in Ohio and will be conducted again this summer. This video is from last year’s camp session https://youtu.be/CfcHde52s-U
YACHT YOUTH PAGE… One of the most extensive QRZ pages their site https://www.qrz.com/db/wv4am Jacob is one outstanding young ham op.
WESLEY KF8AMV AND FAMILY… Andy, Mom and Dad, Wesley. Great family photo
JASON COLEMAN PIANO… This talented musician is the grandson of the great Floyd Cramer, one of country music’s most popular piano players. I love his music, and hope you will too. He is a regular on WSM in Nashville. Listen here as he plays songs from 1971… Also you will enjoy his young son playing as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbpaR8zYh
YACHT NEWSLETTER for February 21, 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… Following youth connected: KE2EVX, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KJ7AGQ, K4EBP, N5CSK. Also heard KE2AVB i/o, KA4RCV, AA6X, KG8CX CHAT SESSIONS… Monday: no session held, only 2 check ins and 1 was in/out. Tuesday: 6 check ins, youth KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV along with 4 others. Still would like to see a few more youth hams connect up. Remember to continue your support of YACHT whenever you can. Your achievements are outstanding and I appreciate every one of you. Hope to see some of our top notch hams tonight.
ARRL CW DX CONTEST… International CW DX contest this weekend. Polish up those keys.
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 ================================ website https://yachtyouth.net
YOUTH NET REVIEW… 11 connections made. Youth hams heard: KJ7AGQ, M7IQN Wales, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KE2EVX, KF8CZF, KF8AMV, KN6ULC Japan. Also checking in, AG5QU, K3TEL, KG8CX
CHAT SESSIONS… Monday: 6 stations: youth– KE2EVX, KC3RAP, KF8CZF, KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KG8CX Tuesday: 7 stations: youth– KJ5NAP new member, KJ7AGQ, KE2EVX, KF8CZF, KI8AN along with KC3CDU, KG8CX
SCHOOL CLUB ROUNDUP … will be heard all week long. Participate and promote ham radio if you have some time. HF, especially 10, 20, 40 meters along with CW, SSB, digital modes.
CONTESTS AHEAD… CQWW RTTY WPX Feb.14-15. ARRL International DX CW Feb. 21-22, N.A. QSO Party RTTY Feb. 28. ORLANDO HAMCATION… Youth Forum on Sat. 2/14 10:30 in Tent II. Speaker will be Andrew KO4TZK YTY394. https://www.qrz.com/db/ko4tzk
YACHT YOUTH PAGE… Congratulations to Jaxon for his Extra class upgrade at age 12. Here is his updated QRZ page https://www.qrz.com/db/kk7mnm
YACHT NEWSLETTER for February 7, 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… Small group of check ins. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KN6ULC, K8LJM chat box. Also on board: AG5QU, KA4RCV, K3TEL, K4KDP, KC3CDU, KG8CX. Let’s hear a larger group next Saturday. Missing some of our active youth check ins. CHAT SESSIONS… Monday, 5 ops stopped by with just 2 youth, KE2EVX and KJ7AGQ. KC3CDU, KA4RCV and myself were the others. Tuesday, Slightly higher connection group. Youth ops: KJ7AGQ, KE2EVX, KI8AN, KE8ZYD. Also heard, KA4RCV, K3TEL in/out, KC3CDU, K3LK, and myself. Sure would like to hear more from our young operators. Just a minute or two would be great, and show your support of ham radio and YACHT. Let’s continue our evening chat sessions with a bit greater presence of youth and others who feel supportive of us. YACHT has been a group since 2007 and we hope to continue our radio presence well into the future on HF, CW, high band and digital modes. May you all continue to enjoy all that amateur radio offers and keep it going strong. We’re here for you. VALUED MEMBER AWARD… Congratulations to John KJ7AGQ for the latest “Valued Member Award”. We all appreciate your efforts and support for ham radio and YACHT. Next VMA recognition comes in March. KATIE KE8LQR REPORTS FROM GERMANY… https://www.onallbands.com/ham-radio-youth-insights-notes-from-an-american-student-participating-in-the-worked-all-germany-contest/
YACHT MEMBER UPGRADE… Congratulations to Simon KF8CZF of Houghton, MI for his recent General class upgrade. https://www.qrz.com/db/kf8czf Always nice to see a YACHT youth upgrade his license.
ORLANDO HAMCATION… coming on weekend of February 13-15. Second only to the May Hamvention.
SCHOOL CLUB ROUNDUP…. February 9 – 13. Will you participate and show other youth the wonders of amateur radio? Spread the YACHT word to the nation and elsewhere.
YACHT NEWSLETTER for January 31, 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 and Making a Difference ====================================== website https://yachtyouth.net
NET REVIEW… Excellent youth net on Saturday. 12 youth checked in: KE2EVX, KE9EXF, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, K9GVN, KJ7AGQ, KE8ZYD, KI8AN, K8LJM, W8ZLM, KT0OTS, KC3RAP. Also joining in were K3TEL, KA4RCV and myself. CHAT SESSIONS… Monday: 6 connections, K8LG, KE2EVX, KJ7AGQ, K8LJM, WB9LEM, KG8CX Tuesday: Checking in were KJ7AGQ, KF8CZF, K8LJM, along with KA4RCV, K5NO, KC3CDU, K3TEL and myself. Plan on punching in the 954283 node on Wed., Thurs. Fri. and Sat. youth net and join your ham radio friends. A crew of high level hams is always an enjoyable experience.
STEM YOUTH NET… Give some thought to connecting up to the STEM net that Vicki AD3I has created. Node #141327 on Echolink 5:30pm CST. Thursday. Wait for the Echolink connection request. Youth net controls are heard regularly. This group is doing a positive service to giving young hams support in amateur radio, and others who also back these kids. Between YACHT and STEM nets, we are showing how much we value their enjoyment and participation in this wonderful hobby/service of ham radio. We are part of the future of amateur radio communications. YACHT YOUTH PASSES EXAM… Congratulations to Oliver 2E0KQE for passing the Full Exam for complete privileges. He lives in England . His Dad is also licensed. Oliver is only 9 years old and probably the youngest ham in England and in many areas as well. YACHT is proud to call Oliver a youth member. We hope to hear from him again in one of our echolink sessions. Good job, Oliver!!!
YACHT MEMBERS IN WINTER FIELD DAY… Photo shows Zoey W8ZLM and Kirsten KE8ZYD working CW and SSB through a local radio club in lower Michigan.,, a 9 and 12 y.o. showing the youth component of amateur radio.
YACHT NEWSLETTER for January 24, 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 ====================================== website https://yachtyouth.net website and echolink nets dedicated to the continuation and promotion of amateur radio youth NET REVIEW… Good group on board for Saturday net. Youth ops include: KC3RAP, KT0OTS, KJ7AGQ, KE2EVX, KE2BXH, W8ZLM, KE8ZYD, KJ5EWP, KN6ULC. Additional check ins include KA4RCV, K3TEL, K7JKA, K3TEL, KC3CDU, K8LK, KG8CX. *Note, I will be net control for our local 2 meter net on Sunday 7pm cst. Stop on by and enter my log if you have time. Always nice to have a few YACHT calls listed. CHAT SESSIONS… Monday: Checking in were KE2EVX, KJ7AGQ, KI5NOI, KF8CZF and KC3CDU Tuesday: Onboard were youth ops, KJ7AGQ, KE2EVX, KI8AN, KE8ZYD. Also heard were KA4RCV, K5NO and KG8CX CONGRATULATIONS TO… Gloria VA3LIG from the Canada Sea Scouts https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=917848304142807&set=a.177076064886705
YOUNG HAM WORKS CW… Click here and watch Maggie KR4FTN work CW by ear. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=stem%20amateur%20radio%20club%20n4tvv It should be the first post in screen. Nice work Maggie YOUTH NET CONTROLS… If any of our young operators would like to be an associate net control for one of our echolink sessions, let me know. A great opportunity for any of our youth. We have some members who would do an outstanding job, and have had some in the past who did very well. Also, send me some chat/net questions to include in our sessions. That would be appreciated.
YACHT YOUTH RETURNS… Nice surprise on Friday evening chat. Elijah KT0OTS from Carthage, IL stopped by and checked in. He is YTY73 and is now 14. https://www.qrz.com/db/kt0ots
YACHT NEWSLETTER for January 17, 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 ================================ website https://yachtyouth.net
* The Evening chat sessions and Sat. Youth Net is open to all amateur Radio Operators, although primarily we cater toward Youth Hams. Our nets strives for a safe space where Youth Operators can ask questions and learn more about this great hobby. They can gain valuable info from those with greater experience of any age level. NET REVIEW… Total of 11 stations connected up. Youth ops: KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KF8CPP, KJ7AGQ, K8LJM, KE2EVX, KN6ULC Japan, M7IQN Wales, KC3RAP. Also KC3CDU and KG8CX.
CHAT SESSIONS… Monday: Checking in were K9GVN, KJ7AGQ, K8LJM, AC1QD, KC1WST, KI8AN, along with AD3I, KC3CDU, K3TEL and myself. Tuesday: Joining the group, KF8CPP, KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KE9EKF, KE2EVX, KF8AMV 3rd party Andy We were pleased to see Josiah’s sister, Victoria, KE9EKF stop by. She is a new ham. HAMVENTION 26 UPDATE… https://www.facebook.com/DXEngineering/videos/905467431903145?idorvanity=2291163531297241
YOUTH REQUEST… This came in via our website. He plans to join YACHT when he passes the exam and his callsign is assigned. …”
Hey,
My name is Wyatt Zimmer, I’m 14 years old, and I’m learning Morse code. I’ve been practicing with online tools, and I’m hoping to continue learning with a real Morse code practice oscillator or CW trainer.
I wanted to ask if you or anyone in your club or know, might have a spare or unused/used oscillator or trainer that could be donated. It doesn’t have to be new I just need something to use to learn, I’ll share it with my friend. I also have a key and cord, but it’s useless without the proper equipment.
I should mention, I don’t even have my license yet, I’m taking the exam in a few weeks so.. I’d leave you my call sign but..
YACHT NEWS for January 10, 2026 – New Years Edition ====================================== 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 ——————————————————————— website https://yachtyouth.net
SATURDAY NET REVIEW… 12 stations took in the 1st session of 2026. Youth operators included, KF8CPP. KI8AN, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KJ7AGQ, KN6ULC, KE2EVX. Others on board were KS8O, KC3CDV, KC3CDV, K3TEL, KG8CX.
FOREIGN YOUTH HAMS… Anyone who, because of time zone location, is generally unable to connect up to our evening echolink sessions may do so via an email to me on the day of the net. This is entirely optional and just gives our foreign members an opportunity to log in via email. I will read off your name and callsign on our regular echolink session and any comments you make.
COMING UP SOON… this weekend North American QSO party CW weekend of Jan. 17-18 North American QSO Party SSB GOOD THURSDAY CHAT SESSION… Last Thursday, 1/1/26, we had our 1st session of 2026 and a very nice connection rate. Youth checking in: KF8EKW, KE2EVX, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KF8CPP, W8ZLM, KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, N8APR, N8RCL, N8STN, N8NJR, N8KMR. Also included were, K8APR, K7JKA chat box, K8LK, KG8CX. I hope to see more good sessions in the new year. Youth check ins are always appreciated and needed for us to continue our high level of operation and friendship for 2026. “YACHT for YOUTH in 26” We also support Y.O.T.A. and other youth groups that we are aware of.
NEW EXTRA CLASS YOUTH MEMBER… Congratulations to Haley KE2EVX for passing her Extra Class exam. She now has the capability for all amateur radio frequencies. Many of our members have already upgraded to a higher license level and more expected in 2026.
OLIVER AND MOM… Our young member from England on his Mom’s birthday..
YACHT NEWSLETTER for January 3, 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 and Making a Difference ================================= website https://yachtyouth.net
NET REVIEW FROM JAN. 3… As we enter the new year, here are the results of the final youth net of 2025.. 10 connections with youth ops: KJ5EWP, KE2EVX, KJ7AGQ, KJ5NOI, KJ7MPQ, KJ5MFU, KF8CZF, W8LEM. Also checking in was KA4RCV and myself KG8CX CHAT SESSIONS… Monday: Following youth checked in, KE2EVX, KJ7AGQ and new ham KF8EYE. Others were K7JKA, K3TEL, K5NO and myself. Tuesday: 13 connections, youth ops: KE2EVX, KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KF8CPP, K9GVN, KI8AN, KE8ZYD. Others included K7JKA chat box, K3TEL, KA4RCV, K5NO, KC3CDU, KG8CX. Hope good numbers for Wednesday and rest of week. Let’s start off 2026 with a nice group of check ins. Happy New Year to all…..
KIDS DAY COMING UP… on Saturday January 3. Work youth throughout the USA, Canada and elsewhere on HF.
YOUTH ON THE AIR CAMP APPLICATION https://youthontheair.org/campapply/ YEAR END STATS… As we leave 2025 behind, I would like to mention that we added 53 new members to our group, with all but 8 being young hams. I hope to hear from those who have yet to connect up or only have done so a few times. You are the substance of YACHT and are the reason for us being a viable youth ham group recognized world wide. OLIVER 2E0KQE MAKING CHRISTMAS DINNER… https://www.facebook.com/789650346/videos/pcb.10175005939180347/1444184200398236
NEW YOUTH MEMBER RECOGNITION… With the start of 2026, I will begin awarding youth members the “YACHT VALUED MEMBER” certificate. This will be done on primarily a monthly basis. It will recognize support of our echolink sessions and overall amateur radio activity. Many of you will receive this award within the next year or two. The 1st recipient is Haley Pendell KE2EVX. Congratulations Haley.
WESLEY AND FAMILY… Wes KF8AMV, his brother and parents at a Christmas gathering. Wes is on left side. Nice photo
TEST SESSION AVAILABLE… this message comes from Andrew KN4VKX: …” A free, weekly, live, Amateur Radio Extra Class Licensing course on Zoom will begin on Thursday, January 15, 2026, and will run through Thursday, March 26. There will be 11 sessions. The three-hour sessions will start at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. Sessions will be recorded. Those attending should hold (or be studying for) the General Class Amateur Radio License. These are the classes that we have been holding for years sponsored by the National Electronics Museum. Please publicize this with anyone that you think would be interested. Those wishing to sign up should email [email protected].
