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Ham Culture & Entertainment

Tips for Young Hams on Making Your First Amateur Radio Contact

“You’ve just earned your Technician license! Now what?” It’s one of the most frequently asked questions in the amateur radio world. Fortunately, there are myriad answers to this question, from […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

Ham Radio Youth Insights: Club Meetings Are Well Worth the Time; How to Make the Most of Them

There’s a wealth of information to be gained from the wisdom and experience of operators who attend. *** At first glance, a local amateur radio club meeting may not seem […]

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HAM Radio 101

Youth Ham Radio Insights: Getting Started on a Budget

Amateur radio isn’t the easiest hobby for young people to pursue for a multitude of reasons, including the support needed to get one’s footing in the hobby. One of the […]

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Events

Youth Take Over PJ2T for the CQ WW SSB Contest 2025

A September OnAllBands article gave a look at the team of young people planning and preparing for the CQ WW SSB 2025 contest. With the contest now in the books, […]

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Events

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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Amateur Radio News

Thousands of Dollars in Scholarship Money Available for Young Licensed Hams—Apply Today!

If you know a student who is a licensed amateur radio operator and is looking toward pursuing higher education, be sure to pass on this message: The 2026 ARRL Foundation […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

Youth Ham Radio Insights: Volunteer Opportunities for Young Operators

The question of how we should refer to amateur radio is an eternal debate. Is it a hobby? A lifestyle, perhaps? A community? A public service? Really, the best answer […]

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HAM Radio 101

Youth Ham Radio Insights: How Young Operators Can Get Involved in Contesting Season

The most wonderful time of the year for many hams is right around the corner—Contesting Season! It’s a great time for young operators who may be interested in trying out […]

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Events

Get on the Air to Support Young Amateur Radio Operators in the Biannual ARRL School Club Roundup This October (& February Too!)

A big event for young amateur radio operators is coming up in a few weeks: the bi-yearly ARRL School Club Roundup (SCR). Every February and October, this weeklong operating event […]

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Events

Youth Ham Radio Insights: The 2025 Huntsville Hamfest Offers Something for All Ages

One of the end-of-summer highlights for my family is the Huntsville Hamfest. Held every August in Huntsville, Alabama, it is one of the best of the larger hamfests for families […]