Youth on the Air is a program for and by young amateur radio operators in the Americas, closely modeled after the Youngsters on the Air program in IARU Region 1 (Europe, Africa & Middle East). The mission of YOTA is to connect young amateurs with others of similar age by promoting and facilitating activities for them with the goal of encouraging their continued involvement in amateur radio. This web site and our social media sites are connecting places for groups and events like YARC, YCP, and other activities for young hams.

The YOTA camp planning committee in the Americas began in March, 2019 and is funded through Electronic Applications Radio Service (EARS), Inc., an Indiana and 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to education and service through wireless technologies. Donations made to EARS go directly to fund YOTA camp expenses, and are eligible to be tax deductible. Check with your tax professional. A receipt with the appropriate tax ID numbers is available upon request.

Keep Youth on the Air Camps Running!

We are currently raising money to pay for the 2026 YOTA Americas Camp to be held in Huntsville, Alabama USA