(Note: This program is no longer in existence)

Calling all Next Gen Hams! April 21st-22nd compete in a contest just for kids. The Kids' Roundup 2007 is sponsored by the Anne Arundel Radio Club, Jr., a club for kids located in Maryland. This national contest can be worked on bands from 80 meters to 70 centimeters, and includes the use of repeaters, IRLP and Echolink. It is phone only. The following is an excerpt from the website explaining the contest:

The purpose of this contest is to have fun and promote amateur radio among youth.  The concept is relatively simple:  Kids get on the air and make contacts with other kids and adults. Contacts with kids are more valuable than contacts with adults. We envision and encourage a little rag chewing as part of the contest.  Remember, the idea is to have fun.

This contest is open to kids in the U.S., Canada and other countries under the age of 18.  Licensed adults may participate in the contest but more importantly, licensed adults and amateur radio clubs are encouraged to help kids get on the air, make contacts and have fun.

In the United States, a licensed control operator is required for unlicensed kids to participate or for licensed kids to operate above their current privileges. 

All U.S. amateurs must be follow the U.S. 3rd party rules.  Non-U.S. participants must comply with the rules of their amateur radio governing organization, especially those regarding third party contacts with U.S. stations

Contest times
1400 UTC Sat to 2200 UTC Sun
(9:00 AM CDT Sat to 5:00 PM CDT Sun)

Exchange
The required exchange consists of:

• Call Sign
• QTH - US State, Canadian Province or other DX Country
• Category (M, L, C, U, Y or O see their website for operator categories)
• First name

As an incentive, a prize will be awarded by the FRRL to The Next Gen Ham with the most contacts. Send the total count of contacts made in the contest to: tnghams "AT" frrl.org.

Fellow club members, join me on the 2 meter repeater and other bands, to help the kids make contacts. I will be trolling around listening for any Next Gen Hams out there, as well as contestants around the country. Let’s show ‘em what The Next Gen Hams can do!