[kids] Kids Day activities.

[Bob Brandel]

Hello the following is log from WN2G

2300Z	N9NUQ	Robert	41	Blue	Chicago	on 28.345MHz
2350Z	N4LRA	Bill	51	Blue	Dumphries,VA on 145.270MHz

Children operating from WN2G
Robert III	8	Green Mobile Fredericksburg,VA
Christiana J	5	Blue	Mobile Fredericksburg,VA




Please note..  The first "contact" my kids received after calling CQ 
on clear frequencies on 10M was from a member of the Ten-Ten club who 
did not ID with his call but with a 10-10 club number and state that 
we should have asked if we could use the frequency first prior to 
calling CQ.  I was unable to copy his number, we did listen first on 
the frequency and heard no operation.  This is a very poor intro to 
Ham radio from someone who obviously should not be on the radio! We 
made effort to stay within the recommended frequencies for the Kids 
day of 28350 to 28400.  This "ham" was in the area of 28375.

I am sending a copy of this to the officer of Ten-Ten. I know there 
are poor operators on all frequencies, but reactions like this to our 
children and the future of amateur radio should be eliminated.  The 
Ten-Ten club has lost a potential member and my respect. The Ten-Ten 
club members should be reminded that their club member number does 
not legally count toward ID in the amateur bands.  It is no wonder 
young operators do not have any interest in joining our hobby!

My son has been actively studying for his license and did not want to 
continue the contest after that hams reaction to his CQ Kid's Day.

If there are any questions please reply.

I hope we are able to more fully participate next year, we were 
involved in some family activities until approximately 2250Z 
yesterday evening preventing our joining the contest until 2300Z.

Bob
-- 
Bob Brandel, WN2G


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