Yaesu USA going Vegan

Amateur Radio has existed in a bubble for decades having avoided many political controversies but in recent times controversy finds us more and more .  Many younger Amateur Radio license holders have recognized such things as Climate Change, LGBTQ rights and now Animal Cruelty.  This is why a young band of American Amateurs have banded together to promote Veganism in Ham Radio.  It all started at the 2022 Dayton Hamvention with a small booth, off in a quieter part of the convention, where a small group of young Hams lead by 16 year old KA6VEG, Versaille Barnette lobbied for change.  Barnette claims that much of Amateur Radio equipment is made with little or no concern for animal welfare of the monetization of animals as a commodity.  Yaesu USA representative Mikio Maruya took notice and has pledged to the young operators that Yaesu has taken their concerns seriously and will be developing future product lines with Veganism in mind. 

Maruya says that Yaesu will be developing future product lines with these goals in mind and he is quite certain most major radio manufacturers will be forced to adopt these measures :
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• No Animal Testing of products, they will use humans in all tests.
• Soy based semiconductors and other components also free of Gluten.
• and Biodegradable solders that will dissolve harmlessly when disposed of in landfills or exposed to liquids.

It is widely believed that transmitter output power levels will be significantly degraded as these new technologies generally operate at much lower voltages but they are confident that Hams will adapt as the leaders they are and have always been.

Veganism is a movement founded on a compassion for animals. Followers believe that animals should not be treated as commodities for our consumption or enjoyment. Instead, they should be protected from the impacts humanity has on the environment. For many years, this was expressed as a desire to remove animal products from your diet. It was also considered a fringe movement and, in some cases, derided. The movement is becoming very mainstream with many high profile celebrities and activists leading the way and now Amateur Radio.

​Scott VA7SL reporting from Yaesu USA, Cypress California.

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