YOTA Month 2019

Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) is a group, supported by the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 1, whose aim is to encourage more young people to get involved in amateur radio.

One of its annual events is YOTA Month which takes place each December and youngsters will take part across the region, using call signs with the suffix YOTA and learning more about the practical side of the hobby.

The RSGB has taken part in YOTA Month since 2014 and sees it as an integral part of the Society’s Strategy 2022 as we aim to grow and develop amateur radio, supporting and encouraging active participation in the hobby.

What did the RSGB do for YOTA Month 2019?

The RSGB had the call sign GB19YOTA and this was hosted by a range of individuals and clubs during December.

There were two weekend events—

• 7-8 December 2019
  This event was held at Nick G4FAL’s QTH in the Peak District
• 14-15 December 2019
  The RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park hosted this weekend event which coincided with the YOTA sub-regional camp in the Netherlands