Interesting:
People of all ages operate ham radio. What's your age? (This is the response from Eham) / December 7, 2020
0- 18 : (1)
18-25 (0)
26-35 (2)
36-45 (0)
46-55 (7)
56-65 (12)
66+ (42)
If Hams do not do something, most QSO we will be between our graves.
I tried to do something, I was interviewed for the CEO position for ARRL three times, I said repeatedly on interview, we must target the young and I had a solution, which I had performed a pilot test here in Texas. It works, but I simply don't have the resources like ARRL, But I digress
FYI: I did not get the job (ARRL CEO), otherwise, there would be a change in direction for the ARRL, rather trying to protect frequencies for Ham radio (Which is a great thing), but we can't protect something that we will not use!
Look, it is not all about Ham radio, How many of you are Engineers? Do you recall when you had your first exposure to Ham radio and you knew that would be your path...(I know this did for me)
Here is what I did to promote Ham radio
I went to the private schools, I provided a demonstration, and provided a small course..the kids loved it..
(And so did the parents!).. (Forget Public schools, way to much red tape,...Miserable experience!)
If I were the CEO ARRL, I would provide a mission to the Ham clubs across the USA and asked them to do the same, which is to target the private schools, and have a certain amount of quota (Per year) to provide demonstrations.
If for anything, those kids who are seeking a channel to become an engineer, Ham radio is the very best path...
Maybe it is time, to have another ARRL, and organization to promote Ham radio to the youth...I know others have tried. I believe the pilot test I did here in Texas, is one option that truly works.
Tell me what you all think?
Tom / NN2X / 73's