[2] The term "Young Lady" derives from a Morse code abbreviation, YL, that is used to refer to female amateur radio operators, regardless of age.

The YLRL provides many services for its members including publishing a bimonthly newsletter, YL Harmonics.

It also provides an audio tape version of YL Harmonics for sight-impaired members.

There are three scholarships granted to worthy YLs to continue their higher education with priority given for students whose majors are in communications and electronics or related arts and sciences.

The YLRL sponsors several amateur radio contests throughout the year.