The Bella Vista Radio Club is proud to announce the “Radios for Young Rookies” program. This initiative celebrates local youth who have successfully passed their Amateur Radio Technician License exam, awarding them their very own handheld radios to begin their journey in the world’s greatest hobby.
This program will provide a new vhf/uhf amateur radio to young prospective amateurs under the age of 18 who take and pass their technician class license through BVRC’s VE program and become BVRC members. This program, Radios for Young Rookies, is designed to provide encouragement for young people to get their license and to provide them with the means to begin operating as soon as they are licensed.
“By providing the equipment they need to get on the air immediately, we’re not just rewarding their hard work—we’re helping them build the skills and confidence to become the next generation of communicators and emergency responders.” stated BVRC President, Jan Hagan, WB5JAN.
It is anticipated that the gateway through which most young people will gain their license is through BVRC’s weekend Technician license classes taught by BVRC chief instructor, Tom Northfell, W5XNA.
If you know of a child who would like to study to pass their amateur radio Technician license, please contact Tom regarding enrollment requirements for the upcoming class being held in May for two Saturdays, May 23rd and 30th.
