update: This contest is now over. Entry deadline was Friday, December 23, 2016. We are leaving this news item up for archival reference.
Announcing the “Win-a-Station Essay Contest for Youth!
The Dave Kalter Youth DX Adventure (YDXA) is announcing an exciting essay contest for young amateurs. Due to the generosity of the 2016 raffle winner Paul Ewing N6PSE and the co-founders of the YDXA, one amateur radio station is being awarded to the winner of this essay contest.
The Prize: Alinco SR8T HF Transeiver, Jetstream 12 Volt 30amp Power Supply (or equivalent), Jetstream JTV 680 80 meter through 6 meter no radial vertical antenna (or equivalent), and 100 feet of coax antenna line with PL-259 connections.
Eligibility: Limited to 12-18 year old Technician class or above US licensed amateurs residing in the 48 contiguous United States. (due to export rules for the equipment and shipping costs). Additional rules apply. Entries by email or snail mail must be postmarked or electronically dated not later than December 23, 2016.
Details: In 500 words or less submit an essay on your involvement in, personal future plans and importance of amateur radio. Please submit in pdf format if submitted by email. All entries must be postmarked (system dated for emails) by midnight December 23, 2016. Winner to be announced not later than January 31, 2017. Entry form must accompany essay. Please place name on essay. Submission of entries on the official entry form is requested but not required. However, all entries must contain ALL the information that is on the official entry form.
Rules and an entry form may be downloaded by clicking here: Rules and Entry Form