Why Join
Why Join The YLRL
By joining the Young Ladies Radio League you will be part of a special group of women…….
YLs Activate
YLs gather together for special events, operating from World War II submarines, at Field Day, on DXpeditions and mobile operations. The Parks on the Air program has motivated hams to activate their local parks, and YLs have been a part of that, some using low power, simple portable antennas and CW (Morse code). Setting up a station outdoors using battery power helps stretch those ham radio muscles and gives you skills that would be needed in the event of an emergency.
Pictured: DeeDee N5DEE, Beth KC5RWW, Lynda KF5JUO, Judi N5KUO, Barb KD0WAU, Leah W3LEO, Mary AE6Q, Vonnie KE5RKC, Virginia NV5F, Patricia W5UBI, Michelle, W5MQC, Eva N5EVA
YLs Teach
We have groups of ladies who teach YL-only amateur radio classes and administer VE testing sessions. Members run HF and Echolink nets which inform and educate others in proper on-air protocol, safety procedures and operation of equipment. ZOOM is a vehicle for YLs to gather together to practice their code speed, fine-tune their contest protocol or study together for a license upgrade. Setting up a CW station with a group of Girl Scouts is a great STEM project and shows young girls an alternate way of communication.
Pictured: Rhlonda KF5OZR, Dee Dee N5DEE, Beth KC5RWW, Judi N5KUO, & Patricia W5UBI
YLs Encourage
YLs may not have access to a local club to help you troubleshoot equipment, make recommendations or offer general advice. Your local club may not be particularly YL-friendly. We can help with that. We are a network of experienced and newly-licensed hams and are always ready to offer a helping hand or a sympathetic ear. Many of our members are Volunteer Examiners and can provide a welcoming atmosphere to YLs who are attempting a license upgrade, or finally trying to earn their Technician ticket. Members may lend equipment, suggest software options, give advice on equipment or antennas or just offer moral support and encouragement.
Pictured: Andrea K2EZ, Susan K5YNC & the Rover
YLs Gather
Local meetings. Zoom calls. Ham Fests. Conventions. Special event stations. Field Day. Ham clubs.
Look around, there are YLs everywhere!
Pictured: Cornelia DF8NN & Carol K4SAF
