YOTA 2017
Update on additional places for teams
Unfortunately the teams from Ethiopia, Bosnia and Slovenia are no longer able to attend. Algeria has been added to the countries taking part and eight countries have been able to add team members.
vlog #11 introduces the second UK YOTA 2017 team member
The second UK team member for YOTA 2017 introduces himself in our latest vlog. Jonathan, M0JSX is 24 and a member of Reading and District Amateur Radio Club (RADARC). He has a wide range of interests within amateur radio – have a listen and find out more!
Additional YOTA 2017 places available
As two countries are no longer able to attend YOTA 2017, the other countries who are involved are being invited to nominate additional team members – there are six places to fill. This means that if you’re a young radio amateur in the UK aged 15-25 and are free from 5-12 August 2017 you should email yota@rsgb.org.uk […]
YOTA teams asked for questions for the ISS contact
YOTA teams across the world have been invited to submit questions for the planned contact with the International Space Station during YOTA 2017. Linking with the theme of the amateur radio event, questions need to focus on communications – which can include amateur radio, cell phones, data links, satellites, etc. YOTA team members have been asked […]
Super Supporter vlog released
George Dobbs, G3RJV (Hon Secretary) and Graham Firth, G3MFJ (Hon Treasurer) explain why the GQRP Club is delighted to be a Super Supporter of YOTA 2017. Both are long-standing radio amateurs and well-known in the radio amateur community. Graham says, “We feel strongly about encouraging the younger folk to the hobby – and we support it […]
Meet UK YOTA 2017 team member Peter, 2E0UAR
Peter is one of the three young radio amateurs representing the UK at YOTA 2017 in August. In this vlog he introduces himself and talks about what interests him within amateur radio. He filmed all the content himself and edited it together to create this great introduction to the UK YOTA 2017 team. Look out for […]
