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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Events
Young Ops, Big Signals—Previewing the PJ2T Youth Contest Operation of October 2025
Most hams understand the need to support and encourage the younger generation’s involvement in amateur radio. Today I want to highlight one group, one station, and one team in particular […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
Youth Ham Radio Insights: Opportunities for Young Operators, from Scholarships to College Clubs
Young people are faced with immense amounts of pressure in nearly every aspect of their lives—maintaining a close-knit social circle, making sure to keep up with and excel in school, […]
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Youth Ham Radio Insights: Contacting an Astronaut on the International Space Station
Having the opportunity to participate in an ARISS contact is an incredible experience, and certainly a very memorable one. If you’re not familiar with ARISS, it stands for Amateur Radio […]
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From Contest Station to Coral Reefs: A Youth Perspective on Contesting and a First DXpedition to the South Pacific
Over six years ago a group of young operators (average age of 16) gathered at superstation K3LR for 48 hours of extreme caffeine levels and high adrenaline otherwise known as […]
HAM Radio 101
Youth Ham Radio Insights: Making Friends and Exchanging Cultures Around the World
The cultural exchange aspect of amateur radio has been one of my favorite parts of the hobby. I can vividly remember the first few DX contacts that I made the […]
HAM Radio 101
Youth Ham Radio Insights—How Amateur Radio Clubs Can Help Young Operators
During my six years in amateur radio, I’ve been involved with numerous clubs and organizations, from small local groups to those with members worldwide. Each one I’ve been part of […]
