Very Sad. The youths seem energetic and truly interested in amateur radio. They should not let the OM's dissuade them. I had my own challenges when I entered the amateur radio fraternity as a teen. Most older hams were very inclusive, but some did not want anything to do with a kid. Haters gotta hate.. '73 de Jim N2ZZ Director - Roanoke Division Representing ARRL members in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia ARRL - the national association for Amateur Radio Facebook Page: ARRL Roanoke Division Website: <http://www.arrl-roanoke.org/> www.arrl-roanoke.org From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> On Behalf Of Jairam, Ria, N2RJ (Dir, HD) Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2022 2:55 PM To: david davidsiddall-law.com <david@davidsiddall-law.com>; arrl-odv <arrl-odv@arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:34014] Re: Youth in Ham Radio It is refreshing to hear the youth perspective. Connor is a good friend and recently was part of the "meme appreciation month" special event. They talked about the meme appreciation month incident. I was part of the activation. Sadly, some hams complained not only on FB but also on QRZ and Fred yeeted (took down) their listings from QRZ. The Canadian youth shot back with official copies of the authorization and all was good. It did leave a bad taste in their mouths, as it seemed like a knee jerk reaction. I think that since first impressions last, this didn't do well with them. Ria N2RJ _____ From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> > on behalf of david davidsiddall-law.com <david@davidsiddall-law.com <mailto:david@davidsiddall-law.com> > Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2022 2:02:48 PM To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv@arrl.org <mailto:arrl-odv@arrl.org> > Subject: [arrl-odv:34013] Youth in Ham Radio ODV, If you are interested in the outlook of youth ham operators, you will find the interview linked below to be well worth the 1:20 of your time. Connor, W4IPC and CJ, WW0CJ, answer a lot of questions on all sorts of youth views of amateur radio that are well organized and asked by host Eric, 4Z1UG. https://www.qsotoday.com/podcasts/w4ipc_ww0cj 73, Dave David R. Siddall Managing Partner DS Law, PLLC 1629 K St. NW, Ste 300 Washington, DC 20006 direct: +1 202 559 4690 Unauthorized Disclosure Prohibited. This e-mail is intended solely for the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, it is prohibited to disclose, copy, distribute, or use the contents of this email and its attachments. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all electronic and physical copies of the e-mail message and its attachments. Unintended transmission shall not constitute waiver of attorney-client or any other privilege. Thank you.
