Youth for Amateur Radio event a great success

Youth Day took on a new meaning for many young people who attended the various Youth for Amateur Radio events arranged by the SARL and associated clubs around South Africa.

"While it was a disappointment for many that President Thabo Mbeki could not make his debut on Amateur Radio due to unprecedented demand on his time as a result of happenings in Parliament earlier last week, Mark Shuttleworth was a great hit and wooed both young and old", SARL President Graham Hartlett said. Mark spent an hour on the SARL Youth Day network and inspired young and old with his answers to the many questions posed.

"For many, Amateur Radio was an eye opener", Graham said. The event at Sci- Bona was well attended by learners from various schools as far as the Vaal triangle.

Two schools, KwaSanti in Pinetown and Khanyolwethu in the Strand which are part of the Department of Communication Kopanang project, participated in the event. Officials from the Department of Communications who visited the Sci-Bona Discovery Centre could not believe the enthusiasm for Amateur Radio displayed by the Youth.

"I would like to thank all amateurs and clubs who participated and made Youth for Amateur Radio such a great success", Graham said. "I invite you all to participate in this evening's President net and share your experiences."

The President net is on the air this evening, Sunday 19 June 2005 at 19:00.

Courtesy of The South African Radio League

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