Subj : Newsline Part 2
To : All
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Fri Feb 10 2017 07:57 am
DISTINCTION FOR A YOUNG DXer
ANCHOR/STEPHEN: Meet Bryant Rascoll, KG5HVO, a young ham who just
qualified for a DX adventure in Costa Rica with a winning essay about
ham radio's meaning in his life. Let Amateur Radio Newsline's Don
Wilbanks, AE5DW, introduce him to you.
DON: Last November, YDXA, the Dave Kalter Youth DX Adventure, announced
an exciting essay competition for young radio amateurs between the ages
of 12 and 18, describing their involvement in, personal future plans for,
and importance of Amateur Radio. I am very pleased to introduce the
winner, Bryant Rascoll, KG5HVO from my part of the world, New Orleans.
Hi, Bryant, welcome to Newsline!
BR - Hello Mr. Don, how are you?
DW - I'm well, thank you. How old are you Bryant?
BR - I'm 12 years old, about to be 13.
DW - When is your birthday?
BR - My birthday is on Saturday.
DW - Well, Happy Birthday! How long have you been a ham?
BR - One and a half years.
DW - What got you interested in ham radio?
BR - [long answer]
DW - How did you hear about the YDXA essay contest?
BR - [long answer]
DW - Tell me about how you found out that you had won the essay contest.
BR - [long answer]
DW - Quite an exciting club meeting! Now besides the trip, what else was
included in the prize?
BR - [gear list]
DW - And what license class are you?
BR - General studying for Extra
DW - So you can use this right now! Did you already have an HF station?
BR - Yes, ...
DW - And when is the trip to Costa Rica?
BR - August 3rd through August 8th.
DW - Very exciting! Let's plug your local club. What club is that?
BR - Jefferson Amateur Radio Club, Metairie, Louisiana
DW - Well, congratulations, Bryant! We want to check back with you when
you come back, and we'll look for you on the air from Tango India.
BR - Thank you!
DON: A very impressive young radio amateur. I've said it many times...
there are way more good apples in the basket than bad, and if Bryant is
any indication of the folks who are going to be running the world when
we are done with it, we will be in very good hands. Congratulations,
Bryant Rascoll, KG5HVO.
If you would like to hear my extended conversation with Bryant, just
click on the Extra tab on the Newsline website.
From New Orleans, I'm Don Wilbanks, AE5DW.
STEPHEN/ANCHOR: If you know anyone who's interested in the DX adventure
in August, applications are still being accepted for team members. They
will also be available at YDXA's Hamvention(R) booth in May.
