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 […]
An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering Articles written by: Katie Campbell, KE8LQR
Katie Campbell, KE8LQR, earned her Amateur Extra license at the age of 11. Among other activities, she teaches youth Morse code through the Long Island CW Club; helps out with her school’s amateur radio club, K8LPS; is a member of YACHT (Young Amateurs Communications Ham Team); was a featured presenter at Contest University 2024; and is on the planning committee and PR team for the YOTA group.
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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 […]
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Youth Ham Radio Insights—Exciting Opportunities for Young Operators at Dayton Hamvention®
As one of the largest hamfests in the world, Dayton Hamvention® is a great place for young amateur radio enthusiasts to become more involved in the hobby. There are plenty […]
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Contest University from a Young Ham’s Perspective
While Dayton Hamvention® is an amazing event for young hams, Contest University (CTU) held the Thursday before the event is not to be missed! CTU has something to offer every […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Earning Your Amateur Radio License—a License to Learn
Strong Support from Elmers Makes it Possible for Young Operators Editor’s Note: Katie Campbell, KE8LQR, was recently selected as the 2025 Bill Pasternak WA6ITF Memorial Amateur Radio Newsline Young Ham […]
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Youth Ham Radio Insights: School Clubs Encourage Students to Pursue Their Amateur Licenses
School clubs are a great way to get young people interested in, or at least exposed to, amateur radio. Without my school club, K8LPS, I wouldn’t have had the motivation […]
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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 […]
