[nrv-hams] Cross-post, [QRM] Kids interested in ham radio

[Rick Barrow]

Hi, NRV ARC, I figured perhaps somebody might want to get in touch with 
W4KEP and provide some advice.

73,

Rick, K3IW


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We're at least a local resource, but I don't know of any resources 
beyond online at the moment.
Feel free to copy it over to our list to see if there is any interest!
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Cam, W4XXV

On Thu, Jul 14, 2022 at 5:16 PM Rick Barrow <k3iw at yahoo.com> wrote:

    Hi, Cam,

    You've probably seen this; it's probably best posted on the NRVARC
    QTH list, don't you think?

    73,

    Rick, K3IW


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    Subject: 	[QRM] Kids interested in ham radio
    Date: 	Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:20:39 -0400
    From: 	Charles Bostian <bostian at vt.edu> <mailto:bostian at vt.edu>
    To: 	qrm-g at vt.edu



    I was visited today by three neighbor girls (twins aged 12 and their
    younger sister aged 8) who asked if I could tell them about ham
    radio.  It brought back memories of how I got started at age 11 in
    the Boy Scouts - 70 years ago.  I demonstrated several SSB and CW
    QSOs for them.They seem genuinely interested in getting their
    licenses and I am seeking information about what local resources
    might be available.  Are there local classes and exam sites?  If
    there are, are these kids too young for them?  Can anyone recommend
    books or videos.  Are there some hams near their age that I could
    put them in touch with?
    Thanks and 73
    Charles W4KEP

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