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  • YACHT NEWS for March 8, 2025

    YACHT NEWS 

    March 8, 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… One of our best nets.  Checking in:  KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, AC1QD, KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KF8CZF, KN6ULC (Japan), KF8CZS (Mexico), KF8AMV, KK7MNM, KL5IS, VA3BHT, KC8KLM 3rd party Chris.  Also had AG5QU, KC8KLM, KF4RHZ, N9XTT
    Appreciate all of your support.

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday:  Nice session with these youth check ins:  KF8CZS (Mexico), AC1QD, KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KE8ZYD, KI8AN, K9GVN.  Also had K3TEL, KC3CDU join in. 
    Tuesday:  Heard:  AC1QD, KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KF8CZF, also K3TEL i/o, KC8KLM, KF4RHZ, KC3CDU

    * Remember to turn clocks ahead 1 hour on Sat. evening.  Our youth net will still be on CST, but after that on CDT (00:00Z).
    Also, at this time, I will need a sub net control for both Wed. and Thurs of next week.  If no one accepts, then we’ll have no chat sessions on those days.  I know many of you are capable of handling this opportunity and have done so previously.

    YACHT AWARD…     The current “Friendship/Recognition” award goes to Elias Sloan KF0NJT https://www.qrz.com/db/kf0njt  He recently turned 12 and comes across our chat sessions and youth nets in fine style.  His connects often and is always enjoyable to listen to.  Thank you Elias. 

    ARRL PAGE…     Here is their Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/ARRL.org/

    RHF YOUTH NETWORK… Stations that are especially configured for young hams including Europe  https://www.remotehamradio.com/youth-network/

    ROBOTICS COMPETITION…Ian KI8AN participated in a statewide event on Saturday with other middle schoolers from lower Michigan 

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • YACHT NEWS for March 1, 2025

    YACHT NEWS  for March 1, 2025

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    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… 17 stations checked in with these youth ops:  KJ7AGQ, W8LIL, KQ4BZZ, KN6ULC, KE8ZYD, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KK7MNM i/o, KC8KLM 3rd party Chris.  Also heard from KE2AVB i/o, AG5QU, KC8KLM, K4KDP, K8LK, KA9ARZ, K7JKA (chat box)

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday:  KF8AMV, LU1XOP, KE8ZYD, KI8AN, KJ7AGQ, KE8LQR
    Tuesday:  Joining us were youth ops:  KJ7AGQ, AC1QD, KI5YQL, KF8AMV, KF0NJT, KC8KLM 3rd party Chris, also his dad KC8KLM, KJ7JKA.
    See many of you on Wednesday.
    If you are a member and have never or seldom checked in to one of our echolink sessions, please consider doing so this week or soon.  There are quite a few of you out there I have not heard from.  You are part of one of the highest level of youth ham groups and we would very much like to hear you.  Enjoy the wonderful world of ham radio…

    CONTEST DINNER AND MORE…     This is a request from Katie KE8LQR  …

    Hello Ed! K3LR has put me in charge of rounding up youth to fill spots at Contest University and Contest Dinner, and I was wondering if you would be willing to put this google form in the Yacht news this week? 

    https://forms.gle/KY27iVaUF32Z65Hi9

    Thanks! 

    Katie KE8LQR

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    Katie Campbell KE8LQR

    Assistant Youth Ohio Section Coordinator
    YLRL Youth Correspondent


    YOTA SUMMER CAMP IN FRANCE… 

    Youth on the air

    Call for Applications: YOTA Summer Camp 2025!

    Applications for the 13th edition of the Youngsters On The Air (YOTA) Summer Camp, to be held in Jambville, France from August 18-25th, 2025, are officially open!

    Thanks to REF (Réseau des Émetteurs Français), this year’s camp will host ambitious young radio enthusiasts from IARU Region 1, along with special guests from Regions 2 & 3.

    Contact Neil, WB9VPG to find out how to apply as a camper from the Americas!

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    HAM RADIO FILM… An excellent film on ham radio evolution by ARRL.  I recommend you watch it   https://hackaday.com/2025/02/21/retrotectacular-ham-radio-as-it-was/

    YL RADIO LEAGUE AWARDS… For all you young ladies out there, this is for you   https://www.arrl.org/news/ylrl-scholarships-available-for-students

    INTL. WOMENS DAY… Their special day is March 8. We can celebrate their achievements, especially in the area of amateur radio

    CHILDREN’S CHOIR…     One Voice Children’s Choir sings this as one of their recent videos.  You’ll love it.   https://youtu.be/beQ8dVMPdSk

    QUARENTINE KIDS & DAD… Here is that kool group again with “I Can’t Dance”   https://youtu.be/a4-8Mg-712Q

    MORSE KEY REPLICA… Kate AC1QD made this key out of clay in her H.S. class 

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • YACHT NEWS for February 22, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for February 22, 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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    webpage https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW…  Small net.  Connecting up:  KF8AMV, KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KI5EWP, KA4RCV, K5KDP

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday: small group, KJ7AGQ, KI8AN, KK7MNM, KF8AMV
    Tuesday:  Connecting up:  KJ7AGQ, WV4AM, KF0NJT, KE8LQR.
    Appreciate our regular supporters but would like to see more if you have time.  Activate your echolink capabilities.

    LOOKING AHEAD… Need a youth net control for Wed. March 5 as I will be working a local VE session. Might be home  later, but not sure.  Good experience for any of our young hams.  Take the challenge…
    ARRL International SSB DX contest March 1-2

    HAMVENTION CONTEST UNIVERSITY…     Check this out and note a familiar YACHT youth member on the list.  I’m sure Katie will be one of the highlights of the session.   https://www.contestuniversity.com/professor-bios/

    11 YEAR OLD CW ENTHUSIAST…     Watch Kirsten KE8ZYD work the CW DX contest   https://www.facebook.com/504050127/videos/pcb.10170691396980128/1321149745794406

    YOUNGEST EVER CW OPERATOR AWARD… Jacob WV4AM received this prestigious award… Congratulations, Jacob, you are one of our many elite ops 

    HAM RADIO OPEN HOUSE… Mark April 18 on your calendar for this special day.  Read the March QST issue for more info and check internet postings as well.  All aspects of amateur radio will be mentioned. 

    A TOUCHING MOMENT…     This GMA video is great.  A 11 yr. old boy gets adopted by his forever family.   https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/11-year-invites-classmates-watch-adoption-gets-finalized-110655363

    COLT CLARK & QUARENTINE KIDS… Another well played tune by this youth group and their dad  https://youtu.be/k8YArDMwWHA

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX  

  • YACHT NEWS for February 15, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for February 15, 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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    webpage https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW… Largest youth net lately.  Youth stations checking in:  N3AHC, KJ5EWP, KI5KGE, KJ7AGQ, KF0QNO, KI8AN, KE8ZYD, KJ7MPQ, KF8AMV, VK3JFR, KK7MNM, KF0NJT, KC3RAP, KE2EGF.  Also joining us were KE2AVB i/o, AG5QU, KA4RCV, KF4RHZ, K4KDP, K8LK.

    CHAT SESSIONS…      Monday:  Connecting up were KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KF0NJT and K7JKA, KA4RCV
    Tuesday:  Heard from KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KI8AN, KE8ZYD…also KE2AVB i/o, K3DCR, AK4FD.
    Also K3DCR mentioned that Walker was on 7.245 for S.C.R.  Made contact with him as did Ian.

    IMPORTANT POST FROM KATIE… Must reading from KE8LQR, a very timely viewpoint from one of our more active young hams       https://www.onallbands.com/what-does-amateur-radio-do-for-youth/

    SCHOOL CLUB ROUNDUP…     http://arrl.org/school-club-roundup/

    HAMCATION YOUTH      Several of our young ops seen here past weekend

    1st photo – Kirsten KE8ZYD & Ian KI8AN

    2nd photo – Kirsten, Ian, Declan KF0LMY, Corwin KF0OZR

    HAM RADIO STORY… Good video on importance of ham radio https://youtu.be/wSxC70KP9F8

    YOUNG ROCK BAND… All of them are just 12 years old and just recorded  https://youtu.be/k7aP6I_4VpE

    THIS WEEKEND… ARRL International CW DX Contest

    KANDY NET… I will be net control this coming Sunday for our local 2 meter net on W8PIF-R system.  Give me some YACHT check ins if you have time and can connect up to 481872.

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    73, and Happy Valentines Day
    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • YACHT NEWS for February 8, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for February 8, 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… Small group, but always enjoyable.  Joining the group:  KF8CLL, KF8CPP, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KK7UXY, KF8AMV, KJ7AGQ.  also KE2AVB i/o.

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Cruising along on Monday:  KE8LQR, KJ7AGQ, KC3RAP, KF8AMV, KK7MNM.  Also on board were K3DCR, KF4RHZ, K7JKA, K3TEL
    Tuesday:  Our crew this evening:  KF8CPP, KF0QNO, KJ7AGQ, KL5IS, KF0JFQ, WV4AM, KF8AMV, KI8AN along with K8LK.
    Cruise along with us this evening if you can.  Give YACHT youth some great exposure and show our high level of operations.

    YOTA CAMP 2025… Promo video for this year’s summer camp in the Denver, CO area.  https://youtu.be/OP_XCAOjv9k
    John KJ7AGQ has been accepted to attend, any other YACHT members??

    YACHT DAD…     Tim K8LK  heads a rising family of youth ham operators You know them all  https://www.qrz.com/db/k8lk
    They will be heading to Hamcation in Orlando, FL for a youth presentaton on Saturday.  Another opportunity for YACHT young hams to display their top level skills and enjoyment of ham radio.  Have a great time Kirsten and Ian.

    NEW MEMBER… Welcome to Nurfuadi Kota from Sumatra, Indonesia https://www.qrz.com/db/yc5ara.  He is our 8th new member and first adult this year.  His son is 7 and 1/2 yrs old and interested in CW.

    ONE VOICE CHILDRENS CHOIR…      https://youtu.be/pYMAfaIcjK0

    FILM WITH AMATEUR RADIO… Here is a film titled “Everybody’s Hobby” and ham radio plays an important part.  It was made in 1939 and runs about 54 minutes.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mem-EkOHQJY

    YOUNG PIANO PLAYER… I’ ve shown him before.  What an accomplished young man, enjoy  https://youtu.be/JaT3ik_vSSM

    CHILDREN CHOIRS ON B.G.T.  Several choirs are featured here, You’ll love em all  https://youtu.be/UxL7J_c1QKs

    SPECIAL VIDEO OF A YOUNG MUSICIAN… Ellen plays her bass guitar surrounded by multiple Ellens playing various instruments, all through the magic of video production.  Fascinating video….  https://youtu.be/XDQBAIgZDck

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • YACHT NEWS for February 1, 2025

    YACHT NEWS for February 1, 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 and Making a Difference
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    website https://yachtyouth.net

    NET REVIEW… Nice YACHT Youth Net.  Joining us were youth operators, KF8CPP, KI5KGE, KJ5EWP, KE2EGF, KJ7AGQ, KN6ULC, KI8AN, KF8AMV.  Also on board were VU2MDA, KF4RHZ, KS8O, KD8VRI, K3TEL, KD9IGW

    CHAT SESSIONS…     Monday:  heard from KF8CLL, KF8CPP, KJ7AGQ, KF8AMV, KE8LQR and also K5NO
    Tuesday:  KJ7AGQ, KF0QNO, KI8AN, KF8AMV, KF8CPP
    Fire up your communications device and join us this evening.  We want to hear from you…

    SCHOOL CLUB ROUNDUP… starts Feb. 10 to 14.  Hope many YACHT members will participate.  Great event to expose youth to amateur radio.

    DAYTON HAMVENTION STORY… This video is recommended for all. Michael Kalter W8CI speaks with Kevin W1DED.  I enjoyed it and hope you will too  https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/inside-the-dayton-hamvention-why-it%E2%80%99s-the-heart-of-ham-radio.943514/
    By the way, Michael is an adult member of YACHT. We hope he will favor us with an echolink connection soon.

    CW CONTACT…      Ian and Kirsten both made a CW contact with Antarctica just prior to this photo 

    HAM RADIO OPEN HOUSE… Coming in April   https://www.arrl.org/news/get-ready-for-ham-radio-open-house-on-world-amateur-radio-day-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawIB3WNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQAoe9kvq8JwngZkCprt9jAXcsQD-5J-8JTlYghfeLsBfjUKxusxn7_RiA_aem_Ue_K6uKRQazlHaLEXxvVkQ

    YOUTH NET CONTROL… Here is Wes KF8AMV running a YACHT chat session a while back.  One of our more supportive youth members.  He is looking forward to a General upgrade soon.  Good Luck Wes! 

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    73,
    Ed Engleman KG8CX 

  • YACHT NEWS for January 25, 2025

    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

    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

    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

    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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    Ed Engleman KG8CX YACHT Co-founder