[Elecraft] Introduction to ham radio

[David Gilbert]

Does anyone ever follow up on these activities to determine what happens 
afterward?  What percentage of interested parties actually get their 
license?  What percentage of those are active two years later?

If nobody knows the answers to those questions (and I don't mean some 
anecdotal example), whatever they're doing may or may not be effective 
at all other than whatever warm vibes it gives themselves.

Dave   AB7E



On 7/27/2025 7:27 PM, John P via Elecraft wrote:
> Hi Wayne,
>
> In the past I have introduced young kids to ham radio via Scout Jamboree on the Air, visiting middle schools and setting up and operating a station, with student participation, buying SW / ham band receiver radio equipment (at ham flea markets , my money) and donating and setting up a  receiving station at schools,  ( I usually provide curriculum radio  usage help/guidance for various subjects (foreign language, geography, math, science).  With any luck I would get 2-3 interested kids licensed via VE help.
>
> I introduce adults to ham radio via my hf/vhf mobile station.  Many people inquire about my pickup truck mounted antennas when shopping, traveling etc. giving a live demo contact as conditions allow.  I usually carry ARRL brochures to hand out along with my ham call info as well as info on various ham club locations too.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> John Petrowicz
> KB1NU
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