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Youth in Ham Radio, Bound for J62K St. Lucia: Kylee KE0WPA


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Kylee Shirbroun KE0WPA is 18 years old and a bright young voice in ham radio. Raised in the shadow of a 40-foot tower in Worthington, Minnesota, she made her first satellite contact while on vacation in Canada—the very day her technician license came through. Since then, she’s earned her general class ticket, become a contesting enthusiast, and taken on youth advisor roles with the Minnesota Wireless Association and the North Star Radio Convention. A familiar call sign on the Parks on the Air circuit, Kylee activates and hunts alongside her father, ND0C, running portable gear from their truck. She’s also active on Remote Ham Radio’s youth program, favoring a Croatian station for its direct path into Europe and Asia. But her biggest leap is still ahead: a 2026 trip to St. Lucia, where she’ll join the J62K team for CQ WPX—a serious contesting milestone for any operator, let alone a teenager. Her story echoes that of past guest Seth NU1D, who will also join the J62K crew. But what sets Kylee apart is more than her technical chops—it’s her drive to open the hobby to others. She’s not just preparing for ham radio’s future. She is its future. Join the conversation and subscribe to Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio. Special thanks to Icom. From the shack to the summit, Icom keeps hams connected. We're proud to have their support for Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio.

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