Intrepid DX Group Youth Essay Contest Announces Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Intrepid DX Group Youth Essay Contest. Their names were announced by Paul Ewing, N6PSE, the Intrepid group's president.

The top prize goes to 16-year-old Katie Campbell, KE8LQR, who wins an ICOM IC-7300. The second-place winner is 14-year-old Lila Shearer, KK7RRV, whose prize is an ICOM ID52A mobile radio with D-STAR. The third prize winner is 15-year-old Michael Simon, KK7KLG, who receives an ICOM T-10 dual band HT. The youngsters' essays addressed the topic of amateur radio's place in society and ways to attract other young amateurs in their age group. The winners of this 5th annual contest were selected from among 34 essays received.