Youth Joins the Ranks of Local NCS Operators

by | Apr 26, 2021 | Community Service, Local Events, NCS News, Nets, RGV | 10 comments

Youth Joins the Ranks of Local NCS Operators

Nathaniel Pemberton (KI5IZO) has recently joined the STARS NCS ranks.  The 12-year-old youth now regularly runs the Wednesday-night session of the Valley Information Net at 7pm on 444.275 on the STARS Repeater System.  The homeschooled young man has been under the mentorship of KI5IZR and KI5IZQ, his parents who are also NCS Operators for the daily net.  You can read his Bio here.
“I’ve been looking forward to this for the last six months!  I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve!,” says the young man.

Welcome, Nathaniel!

10 Comments

  1. KI5IZR
    KI5IZR on April 28, 2021 at 12:48 pm

    It’s so good to have youths getting their license and getting on the air!

  2. Robert Dodson
    Robert Dodson on May 2, 2021 at 7:18 pm

    proud of Nathan he does such a great job. keep up the good work!

  3. Javier Soto
    Javier Soto on May 2, 2021 at 10:06 pm

    I love it when he runs the show, my daughter hears him and said I want to do that too. now she is “kinda” studying to get her technician. She is not as as bright as this young kid.

    • KI5IZR
      KI5IZR on May 3, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      Oh, that would be so exciting for her to get her ham license! Maybe we could get a “Youth Net” going! How old is your daughter?

      • Robert Dodson
        Robert Dodson on May 5, 2021 at 11:03 am

        a youth net?

        • KI5IZR
          KI5IZR on May 5, 2021 at 6:58 pm

          Sure! Why not? OMISS has the “Old Men’s” net… I’ve heard YL nets… There’s nets for all sorts of topics and groups. 👍🏼😉

  4. Raul Rosales
    Raul Rosales on May 3, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    Somebody is doing an excellent work here, as an individual, team and family level. Congratulations, keep up the good work.

    • KI5IZR
      KI5IZR on May 3, 2021 at 8:10 pm

      Thank you, Raul! We’ve been homeschooling for 20 years and really enjoy learning together! 😎

  5. Ken Herren
    Ken Herren on May 3, 2021 at 8:29 pm

    I really like the way this young man runs the net !!!!!!! 73 to you KI5IZO

    • Nathaniel Pemberton
      Nathaniel Pemberton on May 3, 2021 at 10:29 pm

      Thanks so much for the support!😃