This is the strong, ambitious and future-oriented team behind the IARU Region 1 Youth Committee.

Youngsters On The Air is an initiative and thus part of the IARU (International Amateur Radio Union) Region 1 Youth Committee.
They are working together with the Youth Coordinators of currently 102 IARU member societies (June 2021) in Region 1, which includes Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Northern Asia.

Team YOTA

Mario Lerma (EA1JAY)

Chair, IARU Region 1 Youth Committee

I have participated in every YOTA summer camp since the Bulgaria edition as a representative of URE and, since 2023, as part of the Youth Working Group/Youth Committee. This experience has allowed me to connect with a large number of young operators who share the same passion and goals, further motivating me to continue promoting this hobby among youth.

I am usually QRV on HF, VHF, and UHF, operating in both analog and digital modes, and hopefully soon in CW as well. As an RF Engineer, I am fascinated by the wide range of opportunities that amateur radio offers, not only from a technical perspective but also as a fun and social activity that has allowed me to meet lots of new friends. Over time, it has become more than just a hobby, it has definitely become a lifestyle for me.

Mario EA1JAY

Chair, IARU R1 Youth Working Group

I am Mario EA1JAY, a Full License holder since mid-2018, actively collaborating with URE in promoting amateur radio among young people since the 2018 edition of December YOTA Month (DYM). Since then, I have coordinated the event at national level in Spain and helped organize youth-oriented activities. Since 2022, I have been part of the Youth Working Group/Youth Committee, where I started coordinating DYM at international level.

Petar Papoči (9A7PP)

Train The Trainer (TTT) & Train The Mentor (TTM) Coordinator

Markus, DL8GM

Markus Großer (DL8GM)

IT Team

IT Team, YOTA Contest Committee

Martina Kašpárková (OK2YLQ)

Events Team

Tomi, HA8RT

Tomi Varro (HA8RT)

YOTA Contest Committee

Claudia Großer (DC2CL)

PR Team

Pieter Maes (ON1GPS)

IT Team

Jules F4IEY

Summer Camp and Youth Contest Program coordinator

I’m Jules F4IEY, French 25-year-old, passionate
CW operator and deeply involved in amateur
radio. I am currently working as an aerospace
system engineer since 2023. My obsession for
getting callsigns started with my first licence,
F4IEY in 2018, followed by K4IEY in 2021 and
the list keeps growing day after day!

Ameila IU5LVM

PR Team

PR Team

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