How to Make the Most of a Trip to Orlando HamCation as a Young Ham
The 2026 event is coming soon! Make plans today. *** The second largest amateur radio convention in the United States, the Orlando HamCation, is coming up in just a few […]
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YOTA Junior Camp Focuses on Getting Even Younger Operators Excited About Amateur Radio
The inaugural Youth on the Air (YOTA) Junior Camp took place July 25-27 at the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester, Ohio, just outside of Cincinnati. […]
HAM Radio 101
Youth Ham Radio Insights—Contacting an Astronaut, Operating from an Island, Making Friends—A Week of YOTA Camp in Halifax
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles about the excitement and learning young operators can experience at Youth On The Air (YOTA) Camps. Discover much more […]
HAM Radio 101
A Week of Fun and Learning at YOTA Americas Camp 2025
The fifth annual Youth on the Air (YOTA) Americas Camp took place from June 15-20 just outside of Denver in Thornton, Colorado. There were nearly 35 campers representing a number […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
Youth Ham Radio Insights: A Visit to the 2025 Friedrichshafen Ham Fair in Germany
While most hams in the U.S. are familiar with amateur radio conventions like Dayton Hamvention® and Orlando HamCation, many may not be aware of the Friedrichshafen Ham Fair, which is […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
Youth Ham Radio Insights: My Experiences at YOTA Camp Ottawa
As a young ham, it can be challenging to know how to get more involved with the hobby. Even if you’re interested in exploring unfamiliar aspects of the amateur radio […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
What Do Young Hams Do for Amateur Radio?
I’m sure the vast majority of hams have heard the quip, “Youth are ruining ham radio,” or something similar. I can assure you that I have. I can’t even begin […]
Events
DX Engineering Gear to Play a Major Role in November/December 2024 3D2Y DXpedition to Rotuma
DXers will tell you that 2024 has been a banner year for high-profile DXpeditions. Once again DX Engineering has led the charge by providing equipment for many activations in the […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
Youth On The Air Halifax 2024: Recapping a Memorable Amateur Radio Gathering
After seeing much success the first few years, Youth On The Air (YOTA) Camp in the Americas returned this past summer to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Approximately 30 campers from six […]
