Contents
- OL88YL - YL Event Czech Republic 2024
- OL88YL - Merzuke Gediktaş TA7YLY, from Turkey
- Out-and-About: YB1JYL Jilly; YB1TIA Tia; OM4AYL Sylvia
- Grupo Yankee Lima runs into On-air Opposition (South America)
- German AR Ladies Meetup (DARC)
- SEANET24 Sri Lanka
- 20. IARU HST World Championships 2024 (Europe)
- Contacts & Calendar
Contest station OK5Z antennas
https://bylara.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/OL88YL_2024.pdf
OL88YL YL Event Czech Republic 2024
By Eva Thiemann HB9FPM, with help of R1BIG and PB2T
Introduction
In the summer of 2019 a successful one week YL gathering took place at the OK5Z contest station in Popůvky nad Jihlavou in the Czech Republic. Five years later the organizers under leadership of Eva HB9FPM decided that it was time for an even bigger event from the same location.
Between 4 and 10 August 2024, 22 YLs from 11 countries: Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom gathered in an extremely friendly atmosphere, sharing their passion for amateur radio, using the opportunity to strengthen their friendship.
An emotional moment occurred when Raisa R1BIG unexpectedly arrived after a complicated journey. International friendship as one of the pillars of amateur radio proved to be stronger than international conflicts.
Location
The event took place at the fantastic OK5Z contest station in Moravia not far from Brno. The initial plan was that all participants would stay in Hotel Restaurace na Statku in Náměšťnad Oslavou, about 7 km away from OK5Z.
Due to the unexpected high number of participants a second hotel had to be found: Hotel Zámek Valečin Valeč u Hrotovic about 12 km from the radio station. In addition OK5Z offered simple camping space.
Opening
On Sunday 4 August most guest arrived at the OK5Z contest station. Eva HB9FPM held a short welcome speech and her OM Andreas HB9JOE led us through the program for the rest of the week.
Activities of OL88YL
Operating
The main activity during this week was operating from the top class contest station OK5Z with 6 operating positions for simultaneous operation. Compared to five years ago there were more and better antennas. The impressive antenna farm now consists of a vertical for 160 meters a half square and inverted V for 80 meters a 3 element Yagi and a vertical dipole for 40 meters a 5 over 5 Yagi and a 4 element Yagi fro 20 meters a 5 over 5 and 6 element Yagi for 15 meters a 6 over 6 and 5 element Yagi for 10 meters For receive the stations has 8 beverages covering all directions.
In addition to the classical contest bands a WARC band shack was installed and simple but effective WARC band antennas were put up. With their excellent operation skills the 22 participating YL’s were able to make more than 17.500 QSO’s.
In addition, a variety of non-mandatory activities were offered to the participants.
Antenna workshop
At home most YL’s never get the chance to do antenna work themselves. This time the OM’s present had to keep their hands at their backs and were forbidden to touch wires and soldering irons. The YL's got instructed by Markus HB9HVG and Andreas HB9JOE on how to calculate antenna length, cut and strip wires, solder coax plugs and measure the performance of the antenna’s just constructed.
OK5Z shack YL Event 2024 (R1BIG HB9JOE JP3AYQ)
SOTA and OKFF (Summits-on-the-air, & Czech Rep. Flora ,Fauna)
During the next two days the self-constructed dipole antennas for 20 and 15 meters were used and tested with three SOTA activations from OK/JM-011 Babí Iom, OK/JM-013 Děvín and OK/VY-002 Javořice. All three SOTA summits were located in one or more Flora Fauna Parks.
Video
Professional photographer and videographer Lubomír Ovsík was invited to the station to make a video about the main activities of OL88YL. The video is available on the social networks of the participants.
Gala dinner
Because all participants were present on Wednesday we had our gala dinner on that day. A buffet with excellent traditional Czech dishes offered enough choice for everyone. Of course Czech beer does not need an introduction. Those who went for Moravian wine were not disappointed either.
During the dinner Hans PB2T, on behalf of the Yasme Foundation, presented the Yasme Excellence Award to Raisa R1BIG for actively promoting amateur radio on YouTube. Her YL Raisa YouTube channel has more than 15,800 subscribers from all over the world, showing how a newcomer experiences amateur radio activities. At the end of the dinner the participants exchanged small gifts, many of which were home-made.
Grill party
On Thursday a surprise event was announced, and all participants eagerly anticipated what the evening had in store. The event indeed turned out to be a success! Rudolf OK2ZA invited his cousin, who prepared a delicious barbecue for our close-knit group.
Additionally, guests of OK5Z, Vítek OK2ZV and Jaroslav OK2GG played live music. The YLs had the opportunity to participate in the festivities by dancing and playing
tambourines.
Some ladies even went fishing near the station
Sightseeing
The choice for a sightseeing destination was easy. The town of Třebíč, founded in 1101, about 30 kilometers away has a very rich history with St. Procopius Basilica, the Jewish Quarter and Jewish Cemetery inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Participants welcomed and highly appreciated to be able not only to be “on the air” but also get a flavor of the region’s history. St. Procopius Basilica offers a unique blend of Gothic and Romanesque architecture. The Jewish Quarter reminds of the long and rich history of the Jewish Community of Třebíč.
Sponsors and support
This event would not have been possible in its current form without the help of sponsors. Our gratitude goes to IARU Region 1, USKA, (Union Schweizerischer Kurzwellen Amateure), the Yasme Foundation, RL (Radioamateurs de Luxembourg), the Moravian Contest Group OK5Z, Eva and Andreas Thiemann HB9FPM and HB9JOE, Rudolf Sedlák OK2ZA and Karel Odehnal OK2ZI.
We also should not forget to mention the efforts of the local support team Renata OK1GB and Alena OK2APY, together with the OK5Z crew with Josef OK2ARM, Ludek OK2ZC, Radek OK2NMA, Jakub OK2ZT, Rudolf OK2ZA and Karel OK2ZI and the assistance from Raisa R1BIG in designing the OL88YL award and QSL card and maintaining the QRZ.com page.
Farewell
Most participants left early Saturday. After a fantastic week participants said good-bye without shedding too many tears, already making plans for a future YL-event. If not next year then in 2026.
Johanna DJ5YL, Janin DK1LJ, Michaela DL1TM, Karin DK2OL, Siggi DK2YL, Linda
G0AJJ, Eva HB9FPM, Chantal HB9FRC, Veronika HB9HVW, Hatsumi JI1JRE, Mayumi JP3AYQ, Margreet K2XYL, June LX2DU, Arianna OK1ARI, Renata OK1GB, Martina OK1MAR, Liba OK1LYL, Alena OK2APY, Nora OM1OW, Raisa R1BIG, Halina SQ6PLH and Merzuke TA7YLY
Warm thank you belongs to Czech DX Pedition guys for an interesting presentation.
A8OK Liberia DX pedition April 05 – 19, 2024 https://www.cdxp.cz/
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(in Spanish: Selvamar Noticias - Publicación No 55 Septiembre 2024 p24)
OL88YL YL EVENT Merzuke Gediktaş TA7YLY, from Turkey
In amateur radio, the role of YL operators has become more than just a hobby or technical skill; it has become a symbol of friendship and solidarity. The YL event we attended in the Czech Republic from August 4th to 10th brought together 22 YL operators from different countries. This event was not just about the moments spent behind the radio; it was also a celebration of the strong bonds, friendships and shared values built between countries and cultures. Meeting in person the women whose voices I had heard on the frequencies, spending time together through wonderful activities and enjoying delicious meals became one of the most special memories of my life.
At this special meeting, we understood once again the importance of women in amateur radio. We are not just operators; we are also a beacon of friendship at the heart of this great community. The work we did at OK5Z, with the support of our sponsors strengthened this sense of family.
We are deeply honored to be part of this community. The friendships and memories we shared at this event will remain in my heart for a lifetime.
I have missed you so much since the day we said goodbye with tears in our eyes.
73 & 88 by TA7YLY below TV Star YL Merzuke
YB1JYL Jilly Liesda from Jawa, Indonesia recently attended the Tanah Bumbu International Kite Festival at Pagatan Beach, one of the beaches in South Kalimantan.
(8D02KITE) a special event station active 21- 25 Agustus, 2024.
YB1TIA Tia yl from Jawa, Indonesia, is part of the Dxpedition team activating Mendanau Island 7E4M IOTA OC -144, 14-16 September 2024
Mendanau is an island in the Bangka Belitung Islands, one of Indonesia’s smallest provinces, situated off the southeastern coast of Sumatra. The tropical climate is influenced by monsoons. There are white sand beaches with clear blue water, great for swimming and snorkeling.
OM4AYL Sylvia from Slovak Republic will be part of the DXpedition team to Cocos Keeling Islands VK9CV from 1 – 15 November, 2024.
A small archipelago in the Indian Ocean, approximately midway between Australia and Sri Lanka and relatively close to the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
The Yankee Lima Group aims to unite female radio amateur colleagues from any country to participate and carry out joint activities on different topics.
We invite you to join our exclusive Telegram group for “ Yankee Limas ” so we can talk about radio or whatever we need! Yanina Acosta – LU1IYL
(Most of the group's members are Spanish speaking from Latin-America and Europe.)
Grupo Yankee Lima
>From August 01 at 0 hs UTC, we started the activity "International week of breastfeeding" Officially established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF in 1992, it is currently the most widespread social movement in support of breastfeeding. It is celebrated in more than 120 countries, from 1 to 7 August, the anniversary of the Declaration of Innocenti, signed by the WHO and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in August 1990 on the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding.
https://yankeelima.org/semana-mundial-de-la-lactancia.../
Dear Colleagues, Today the "Yankee Lima Group" has decided to suspend the activity for the "World Breastfeeding Week" with the support of our friends and colleagues who as collaborating stations were verbally assaulted making them spend a horrible time on the air.
It is known that there is a group of "misfits" who hide behind the anonymity provided by HF communications wanting to feel more than we do. We are all radio fans and we owe each other absolute respect, whether we share, or not, the activity, or the way others activate radio.
As women, mothers, wives, grandmothers, daughters, radio fans, it is that today we take the sad and painful decision to suspend this activity to show our solidarity to our colleagues who were aggravated.
We understand that other people do not share the decision to suspend the activity but it is time for women radio fans to unite and support each other to prevent this from continuing to happen.
We are grateful you can collaborate helping us with the dissemination so that everyone knows that we are more united than ever and that we will not be silenced.
Yours truly, Yankee Lima Group
https://yankeelima.org/semana-mundial-de-la-lactancia.../
https://www.facebook.com/grupoyankeelima/followers
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Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club (DARC)
1st YL meeting of the YLs of the DARC e.V. District Ruhrgebiet L.
Date: September 21, 4 🗓️ Time: 3 p.m. 🕒
Location: Clubhouse of the Essen L05 local association, Voßbusch 4, 45133 Essen
What's on the agenda❓
In addition to getting to know each other, the focus should be on our hobby of radio.
You are welcome to bring your OM. Drinks are available from the fridge of the L05 local association for a small donation, and I will provide snacks.
Please let me know by September 15th if you're coming. Thank you very much! ☺️
I'm looking forward to seeing you!
vy 7️3 de Carmen – DM4EAX Deputy District Chair
Tel.: 0173 - 899 48 73 E-Mail: DM4EAX@darc.de
⚠️ *Info for amateur radio beginners:
YL is the abbreviation for "Young Lady", which is how we respectfully call female radio amateurs. 👸 We affectionately call male radio amateurs OM, which is the abbreviation for "Old Man".
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SEANET24 October 3rd-6th, 2024
Radio Society of Sri Lanka 11 Aug 2024 ·
The Radio Society of Sri Lanka (RSSL) is thrilled to host SEANET 2024. In light of the upcoming potential Presidential elections on September 21st, we have postponed SEANET24 to October 3rd-6th to ensure uninterrupted gathering for all participants.
We understand the concerns raised and after careful evaluation, we are confident that the situation will stabilize within this timeframe. Despite these challenges, we remain dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for all attendees.
SEANET is more than just a gathering; it's a legacy we pass on to the next generation of HAM Radio enthusiasts. Let's come together to celebrate our shared passion amidst today's high-tech advancements.
See you soon in Sri Lanka! Warm regards, The Radio Society of Sri Lanka
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IARU HST World Championships 2024
The 20th High Speed telegraphy championships will take place for the first time on the African continent from 9 to 13 October 2024. This year, the Association des Radio Amateurs Tunisiens (ARAT) together with the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) will take over the organisation. The event takes place in Yasmine Hammamet, a tourist center in the southeast of the Cap Bon peninsula. Nabeul city, Tunisia
https://www.iaru-r1.org/2024/20th-iaru-hst-world-championship/
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Calendar
Sept 01 Ham Yl Facebook started 2011; 2024 - 13th anniversary
https://www.facebook.com/ham.yls
Sept CLARA (Canadian Ladies Amateur Radio Ass.) founded September, 1967.
Sept 1 – 7 24th IARU R1 - ARDF Championships 2024, Primorsko, Bulgaria
Sept 14 European SOTA Activity Day 2024
Sept 14 - 15 SSB: WAE (Worked All Europe) DX Contest second weekend Sept
Saturday, 14th, 0000 UTC until Sunday, 15th, 2359 UTC
Sept 14-16 7E4M IOTA Mendanau Island. Indonesia OC -144
Sept 22 Concurso DIA DEL RADIOAFICIONADO PERUANO
Sept 20 -23 EDXC European DX Council 2024 will be held in Tartu, Estonia.
Sept 21 - 22 Brasil Farroupilha2024 HF Contest CW/SSB 2024 18:00 (UTC) Sat -
23:59 (UTC) Sun. https://labre-rs.org.br/farroupilha-2023-2/
Sept 28 -29 CQ WW RTTY Contest 2024 ( 0000 UTC Sat - 2359 UTC Sunday)
Sept 28 – 29 JLRS (Japan Ladies Radio Society) Contest – SSB last weekend Sept
Oct 3 6 SEANET24 Sri Lanka
Oct 5 6 JLRS (Japan Ladies Radio Society) Contest – CW 1st weekend Oct
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