What We Do

We do:

• Operate and maintain a repeater in the metro area where youth are welcome

• Have a pool of Amateur Radio instructors available

• Hold amateur radio license classes

• Arrange for training on advanced amateur radio topics

• Make available a pool of amateur radio equipment for loan to youth organizations

• Organize and supporting local events where youth interested in amateur radio can get together and learn from each other

• Include representatives from scouting, ARRL, emergency communications groups, government and other community organizations in need of amateur radio communications services as members of our advisory board 

• Sponsor a website listing everything we know about amateur radio in Minnesota

• Provide technical assistance to youth organizations and participating public service agencies

• Provide a pool of Volunteer Examiners to hold testing sessions that are open to all but are designed to be as youth-friendly as possible.

• Offer online remote VE testing on a monthly basis serving all of Minnesota and beyond