I 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