District 5

Email Judi for questions or more information on District 5.

district5@ylrl.org

District 5 Representative~Judi Jaksa, W0JJ

When I was growing up, I knew nothing about ham radio. In college in IN in the mid 1960’s I met Dave, W0VX, who had been a ham since high school. Dave and I married in 1968 and moved to IA.

I became the wife of a ham, following him around to some meetings and conventions. In 1984 I had knee surgery and had to stay in bed for 3 weeks. I was presented the book “Intro to Ham Radio”. Soon I started passing each level test all the way up to Extra Class. Joined ARRL, YLRL, regional and DX clubs where I held various officer positions. I have over 150 confirmed countries. I also work YLRL contests. YLOM was the best!!

Dave’s company moved us to CA for 1 year and then on to TX. We both kept our W0 calls through the moves. We have been here in the Dallas area for 35 years. We primarily operate 10 HF bands from our city lot with beam antennas for 6 – 20 meters and dipole and vertical antennas for 30 – 160 meters.

I am currently net control for Texas Young Ladies Round Up Net on Thursdays at 8 am central time on 3947 kHz. Waiting for COVID to be over so we can have a local ham convention where I have enjoyed hosting a YLRL table to welcome YLs as they walk by.

I am excited to be the new 5th District Chair and to meet the YLs in our district.

Judi Jaksa, W0JJ/5

District 5 consists of New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Where can you find District 5 YLs?

District 5 Facebook group page
YL NTX Weekly Net
The YLNTX net meets weekly on Mondays at 8pm on 145.39 – 167.9 tone. ECHOLINK node— 432882 or search for KG5BHY-L.
Please come join us, all are welcome.
TYLRUN

The Texas Y L Round-Up Net (TYLRUN) meets on Thursday at 8am local time on 3947 MHz to share hobbies and radio interests. Listen for net control, Judi Jaksa W0JJ.

How to get women involved with Amateur Radio

YL Presentation at the Cowtown Hamfest in FT Worth Texas Jan 2022.

Presented by Allison KG5BHY

Check out the pictures from some of our past District 5 Meet ups!

USS Batfish Meet up

Find Us at Hamfests!

Allison KG5BHY-YL Forum Cowtown Hamfest Ft Worth, TX 2022
Hamarama
Michelle W5MQC & Leah W3LEO