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This month we will be introducing you to the winners of the 2021 Intrepid DX Group Youth “Dream Rig“ Essay Contest. I want to thank Paul Ewing, N6PSE, for initiating this worthwhile award that focuses on our youth from a DX-oriented organization’s standpoint… de N2OO
The Intrepid DX Group, working with ARDC (Amateur Radio Digital Communications), recently announced the winners of its annual “Dream Rig” essay contest for young hams. The topic was keeping ham radio relevant in the age of the internet and the winner was 10-year-old (now 11) Silas Davis, W3SED, of Hanover, Pennsylvania, who won the first prize of an ICOM IC-7300 HF/6-meter transceiver. Silas wrote that ham radio will always be relevant because it “inspires and creates community,” can help save lives and … it’s fun!
Second and third place recognition went, respectively, to Olivia Lee, KD2UYX, of Manahawkin, New Jersey, and Isaac Schmidt, K6IAS, of Long Beach, California. Each of them earned a new Yaesu FT-65 dual-band VHF/UHF FM handheld. We share their essays with you here.
How can amateur radio evolve to remain relevant in the age of the Internet?
Silas Davis, W3SED (First Place)
At nine years old, I was first exposed to ham radio at the home of a family friend. Little did I know that “Mr. Brian” was an Amateur Extra Class ham radio technician, an Elmer and fluent in CW for over five decades. Buttons, lights, gadgets, cords plugged everywhere and the ability to communicate to people in so many places and areas around the world was very exciting. Asking questions brought to light more about the intriguing programs, applications, and ability to communicate even if one does not have phone connection or internet access. Every visit to N3IQ’s home with my family, our visits would be peppered
