District 10
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District 10 Representative~Paige Harper, K0PZH
My name is Paige Harper, and callsign KØPZH.I was first introduced to the hobby of amateur radio in spring of 2023, by way of the school club at the University of Iowa. My interests in the hobby lean
towards contesting, as I love the thrill of sending, receiving, and logging calls and exchanges as quickly as possible. Since the summer of 2023, I have been a part of several multi-operator contest teams as well as competing completely solo. Locally, during contests, I band together with my colleagues as WØIO (University club), or NØMA (local contest club in Iowa). It has been a blast, as I have learnt and operated the various HF modes (SSB, RTTY, etc). I have also been privileged to have operated from the land up north. As a member of a Canadian based YL ham club, I have been able to transmit as VE3YLR. My passion for DXing and contesting has grown quickly, and as such, I have gotten the opportunity to travel (all expenses paid) to the island of Curacao at the end of October, to be a member of a CQWW SSB team at the infamous PJ2T contest station. This has been made possible, as I am the 2023 awardee of the Rich & Melissa Haendel YL DX Fund. This fund is available to any YL who is interested in contesting from an international location. Besides contesting, I do enjoy a good HF ragchew, and most especially being a part of the YL net on Wednesday nights. While I am fairly new to the amateur radio hobby, I have realized how a QSO with another YL is like working a rare DXCC. As such, I thoroughly enjoy connecting with fellow women on Wednesday nights. When I am not busy turning the VFO, I enjoy traveling the continental US, cooking, and attending book club with my dear friends.
District 10 Consists of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Kansas & Missouri
Where Can You Find District 10 YLs?.....
From The Mall of America and the 10,000 lakes in Minnesota, the birthplace of Kool-Aid in Nebraska, corn-corn-corn fields of lowa, the Mile High City of Colorado and America’s Mountain, Dorothy and Toto of the Wizard of Oz fame in Kansas, the Gateway Arch of Missouri, the Badlands of North Dakota and Mt Rushmore of South Dakota, each of these eight states boost many natural treasures, but only five states boost the best treasures of all … 24 Young Ladies. Unfortunately, there are no YLRL members in Nebraska and the Dakotas.
Although we are a small group, there is much diversification. Some enjoy the solitude of single operating, POTA, SOTA, etc. Some like emergency communications, some like contesting, some like special events, some like collecting QSL cards; but, the one thing we have in common is being of part of the estimated 15% of licensed female amateur radio operators. You might make contact with us on the rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountains, on Echolink, HamNation, or the YL System.
We are comprised of four technicians, six generals, one advanced and 13 extras and we possess a combined total of 593 years (nearly six decades) of amateur radio experience. We are proud that three YLs have been licensed for 50 years or more: Kay WAOWOF in 1969, Judy KOUH in 1970 and Erika KODD in 1971.
Whats New in '22
Newly-elected District Chair, Barb KD0WAU is already working on ways to create more radio involvement and camaraderie amongst the District. Plans to resume “Ladies on the Air” in the first quarter.
