Join or Renew Online through the New YLRL Website!If you have not yet joined or renewed for 2019, it is now easier than ever to join and pay your dues online through the NEW www.ylrl.org website! Your membership supports the YLRL mission to encourage and assist women and young ladies throughout the world to participate in amateur radio through YL contests, YL nets, member news in our bi-monthly newsletter YL Harmonics and scholarships for young ladies who pursue studies in electronics, communications or related areas.

While your at it, would you send a paragraph or two (and a photo if available) about yourself and your activities to me at district6@ylrl.org for inclusion in an upcoming YL Harmonics?

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Carol Milazzo, KP4MD

YLRL District 6 Chair

YL Forum Saturday April 13 at Visalia International DX Convention

The YL Forum was held at the 2019 International DX Convention in Visalia, California on Saturday April 13 at 1:00 pm for all YL amateur radio operators and members of YL groups and friends.

The speaker panel of Kristen McIntyre, K6WX, Cheryl Muhr, NØWBV, Linda Souder, W6QE, Violet Barrett, W6CBA, and chaired by Gayle Jacobs Olson, K6GO, introduced themselves and entertained questions from the audience. Topics on a range of issues on a range of issues were discussed including: a history of the YL forum, a YLRL website update, YL nets on the air and EchoLink, and ways to encourage more YL participation in amateur radio.

YL Forums & Conventions

• April 13 1 pm PT - YL Forum at International DX Convention, Visalia, CA

• October 18-20 - ARRL Pacificon Division Convention

Contest Award Winners

Emilia Seiferling, KI6YYT, 1st place, YL category, 2018 California QSO Party

We operated portable in Solano county about two miles from our house in a quiet RFI spot. We were set up in our tiny trailer, a MeerKat. We got the trailer to do exactly this sort of radio operation. Last year I got fourth place so I decided to go for a better placement this year. I was really surprised to get first. Some one in a better location could do the same thing. You just have to submit your log! If you put this in the YLRL Harmonics, maybe it will encourage other YLs to participate in their state QSO Party.

73, Emilia Seiferling, KI6YYT

Carol Milazzo KP4MD/P, 1st Place PR, 3rd Place NA, 2018 IARU HF World Championship

2018 was my second consecutive entry in the IARU HF World Championship from my beach front vacation condo in Puerto Rico. I opted to forego the frustration that QRP'ers face with compromise antennas and dismal propagation, so I added the KXPA100 amplifier to the KX3 transceiver and the Buddistick antenna on the balcony. Prior WSPR station spot data again helped optimize my operating and rest times to maximize the QSO yield. I was rewarded with 1st Place Puerto Rico and 3rd Place Zone 11 and North America in the CW Low Power Category!

33, Carol Milazzo, KP4MD

Ladies of the Net Excursion to Solvang April 27-28

KM6CIR Ladies of the Net is excited to announce that our first get together of 2019 will be April 27th and 28th!! We will meet for lunch on Saturday, April 27 between 12:00 - 1:00 pm at the Solvang Restaurant, 1672 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang, CA 93463. The nearby hotels are: Hotel Corque (805) 688-8000; King Frederik Inn (805) 688-5515; and Wine Valley Inn & Cottages (805) 688-2111. They are all within walking distance of the Solvang Restaurant and are all located near the stores for our shopping spree. Come join us for this fun weekend in Solvang. Join the net every Monday - Thursday at 10am PST and help plan the itinerary!!

YLRL Scholarship Applications Due April 30

The Young Ladies Radio League sponsors three scholarships:

• The Ethel Smith, K4LMB, Memorial Scholarship which pays $2,000.

• The Mary Lou Brown, NM7N, Memorial Scholarship which pays $2,000.

• The Martha “Marte” Wessel, K0EPE, Memorial Scholarship which pays $1,000.

1. Applicants must be female and

2. Hold at least an FCC Technician Class or equivalent foreign authorization and

3. Intend to seek a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree from a U.S. college or university.

There are no residence restrictions and non-US Amateurs are eligible. Preference will be given to students studying communications, electronics, or related arts and sciences. The Ethel Smith and Mary Lou Brown scholarships will be awarded to full-time students. The Martha “Marte” Wessel, K0EPE, Memorial Scholarship is intended for a part-time student who is working full time while a student.

The cut–off date for applications is April 30.

Here is a link to the scholarship application form. Please publish it to your organization and anywhere else you feel might get it into the eyes of prospective applicants. 2019 FAR Scholarship Application Form

Prospective applicants can also access the form at www.farweb.org. YLRL scholarship information

Linda Hynan AC5QQ, 1312 Western Ridge Dr, Waco, TX 76712 Email: lshynan@hot.rr.com

YLRL Forum at the 2018 ARRL PACIFICON Convention

Women amateur radio operators of all ages (YLs) and members of YL clubs and groups attended the YLRL Forum at the 2018 ‪‎ARRL‬ Pacificon Division Convention. The forum was held on Saturday October 20 from 3-5 pm at the San Ramon Marriott.

Following introductions of the attendees and a welcome by YLRL District Chairwoman Dr. Carol Milazzo, KP4MD, Convention Keynote speaker Jeri Ellsworth, AI6TK started with a talk on her success in amateur radio and other male-dominated fields. The forum continued with slide shows of the year's YL events including the Ladies of the Net Visit to the Jelly Belly Factory, Activation of the USS Lucid Museum Ship Radio Station, and photos from the 2018 YLRL Convention. Attendees shared in a thoroughly enjoyable discussion of their experiences, strategies, challenges, and accomplishments in amateur radio.

Many thanks to all who visited and assisted at the YLRL Booth throughout the Convention weekend!

Click to see the 2018 YLRL Forum Photo Album

PACIFICON is the annual ARRL Pacific Division convention, held each year in October. It is THE premier amateur radio conference in the western U.S.

Reach Out to Girls at Local STEM Events

Wouldn't you enjoy sharing your passion for amateur radio with girls who are curious about the fascinating world of communications and electronics? Girls of all ages love hands-on activities and the opportunity to experience contacts over amateur radio, and you can provide the learning experiences that can lead to an amateur radio license of their own and to fulfilling careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).