[kids] Re: To Gregs Kids Day Comments to me.

[dr]

> >You could demonstrate to the young people that 20 meters and 40 meters
> >have different characteristics during the day.  

 
> Yes, you could demonstrate the differences.....and some might think about it
> and it may sink in.  But, as a father of an 8 yr old that has done the Kids
> events for 3 yrs and 4 yr old that has participated twice.....I can tell you
> they don't care.

I am sorry you say your children do not care as you describe above.  I
do not have the experience you have with the kids day contest, but I do
have a 9 year old daughter that my husband and I helped earn her
Technician at 7 years old and then earn the Extra class at the young age
of 8.  Rebecca KB0VVT seems very interested in Amateur Radio.  However,
you are much more knowledgeable than I about what children want and care
about.

> The whole idea is to get some younger ones on the radio to get exposed to
> something that they may never have seen before.  It was a plus to work other
> kids but we always work alot of adults too.  
> 
> Don't let the suggested frequencies bind you in a way that you can't operate. 
> Find a spot and let them CQ.  They may not catch another 8 yr old but they will
> certainly attract attention and get a reply for just having a "younger voice". 
> Alyssa, my 8 yr old always can attract a crowd and it's fun for her to have a
> pile-up.
> 
> Bottom-line....I hope that you had fun :)
> 
> 73/Greg
> K9IG


Do not worry Greg,  we would not think of letting the suggested
frequencies bind us up since Rebecca, my husband, and myself all have
full Amateur privileges being Extra class.  We specifically wanted to
talk with young people thus we stayed within the recommended
frequencies.  We looked outside the recommended frequencies occasionally
but did not hear any young people.  Rebecca talks to plenty of "old
guys" regularly since she has already Worked All States(WAS) and has
operated in the CQ World Wide Phone Contest, and ARRL Sweepstakes. 
Rebecca and I have plenty of fun together.

I thought this reflector was for people to share positive tips and
information with each other, not for bashing people who make positive
suggestions.

73s,
Barbara KG0UT

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