Getting Hams On The Air For Life?
312I had the opportunity to speak to the "Get On The Air For Life" team, part of the ARRL. They wanted me to speak on engaging with 25-45 year old amateur radio operators, how to get them active, and keep them active.
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:04 - Goal of the talk
00:04:00 - What makes a ham?
00:04:28 - Ice breaker?
00:05:20 - Where to start? Keep is simple
00:06:48 - Be welcoming to new hams
00:07:59 - Make it possible for them to get on the air
00:10:00 - Mentors! Play to your strengths!
00:15:05 - What keeps people in the hobby? WE DO!
00:16:20 - Do what you normally do, but invite others!
00:20:59 - Think like a new ham!
00:29:09 - “Go to where the people are”
00:32:13 - Why do we expect people to come to us or the club?
00:34:13 - Build inclusivity
00:42:57 - Don’t shortcut the learning!
00:44:48 - Please! Prevent bad attitudes!
00:48:40 - Breaking it down the points
00:50:46 - Q&A
00:51:15 - Show don’t tell example!
00:54:08 - Keep it fun and entertaining!
00:56:29 - How to do we find the lost hams?
01:02:28 - Does sending flyers work?
01:07:16 - Greet newcombers to meetings! (So easy!)
01:09:11 - Should we be working harder to bring the youth into the ham radio?
01:17:07 - A focus on retention
01:19:24 - Is there a repository of information on what worked?
01:22:14 - Implement a “Shack Day” at the club!
01:25:14 - 22k licensed hams in Virginia
01:30:58 - Getting in front of local people
01:38:53 - Connor has a thought