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  • 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…

    —
    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 

  • 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