YOTA Camp Shack Named In Memory Of Bob Heil, K9EID (Sk)

Young operators attending YOTA camp in Nova Scotia have been calling CQ from a shack newly named to honour the memory of Bob Heil, K9EID.

If you log the callsign VE1YOTA anytime between Sunday the 7th July 2024 and Friday 12th 2024, you will have the privilege of working young operators inside the newly named Bob Heil K9EID Memorial YOTA Camp Amateur Radio Shack. The Youth on the Air camp, hosted by Radio Amateurs of Canada, is taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

“Regardless of what was needed for camp, Bob would never fail to send what we needed and more to use at camp. Youth on the Air will forever remember his legacy in the amateur radio community and his support for YOTA in the Americas.”

Bob became a Silent Key this year and Youth on the Air camp organizers are honouring him and his company, Heil Sound, for his years of generosity and support to young campers. A press release announcing the tribute to Bob recognized his support for the camp starting in 2019, its first year.

Campers are also scheduled for a contact with the International Space Station and will be activating a number of POTA locations including the Georges Island National Historic Site, on Thursday the 11th July 2024.

Don't miss a moment of the excitement on the Youth on the Air YouTube channel and meanwhile, be listening for VE1YOTA.