The booth is setup and we are ready to talk about all your radio scouting topics including Jamboree on the Air/Internet coming up in October, National Scout Jamboree coming up next summer, and more! Come say hi! We’re in Building 2 conveniently located in booth 2205.
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Hamvention 2025 Booth Volunteers Needed
It’s that time of year again where we put on our favorite hamfest gear and head to Xenia, Ohio for Hamvention 2025! The K2BSA is always representing radio scouting in building 2 across from the ARRL. We are always staffed by volunteers to share experiences and techniques for Radio Merit Badge, Jamboree on the Air, Amateur Radio Demonstrations, and more! If you are available for a one hour shift or multiple hour shifts, please fill out the application below and let us know!
Hamvention 2025 is May 16th – May 18th at the Greene County Fair and Expo Center
210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385.
Jamboree On The Air/Internet 2024
Scouting is all about building friendships and making a difference. JOTA/JOTI 2024, just 45 days away, offers a unique opportunity for scouts worldwide to connect, collaborate, and learn together. Whether you’re using traditional radio waves or the latest digital technologies, you’ll have the chance to make new friends, share experiences, and explore different cultures.
Imagine connecting with scouts from far-off lands, learning about their traditions, and working together on a shared project. JOTA/JOTI provides a platform for scouts of all ages to develop their communication skills, teamwork abilities, and global awareness. It’s a chance to foster a sense of unity and friendship among scouts worldwide.
So get ready to embark on a scouting adventure like no other. JOTA/JOTI 2024 is just around the corner, and the possibilities are endless. Let’s come together as a global scouting community and celebrate the power of connection and collaboration. Mark the dates in your calendar!
October 18th – 20th 2024
Everyone has been asking about the patches, because we all know if you don’t have the patch it didn’t happen. Important information about getting the patches from the Scout Shop:
The patches will be delivered to the Supply Group no later than September 20th, and once they are received they will be available online. In the meantime, local councils and individual customers can place a pre-order by calling the Supply Customer Service Department at 1-800-323-0736. You could refer to it simply as the JOTA/JOTI patch, or you can use the specific information: 663591 Emb JOTA/JOTI 2024 Retail $3.49.
Registration is over at the main JOTAJOTI site. Get registered today to ensure you have your JID to share during your activities!
Jamboree on the Air / Jamboree on the Internet 2023
The world’s largest scouting event is coming in October 20-22 2023 on the air and on the internet! The patch for the US is out and you can find it here. As usual you need to register your activity on the JOTAJOTI website where you’ll receive your station ID that will most likely be asked during your QSOs.
Operating Rules
- All radio operators must operate their station strictly in accordance with FCC regulations.
- Stations should try to contact each other by calling “CQ Jamboree” or “CQ JOTA” or by answering other stations sending this call.
- Any authorized amateur radio frequency may be used. It is suggested that the scout frequencies be used, at least for a starting point. Remember your radio has a dial and move away from active nets and contesters.
- Any amateur mode of operation can be used such, as CW, SSB, PSK, SSTV, FM, and satellite. The more modes in operation, the more exciting the event will be for the Scouts.
- JOTA is not a contest. The idea is to contact other Scout stations and allow as many Scouts as possible to talk to other Scouts and learn about who they are and what they are doing. You might think about counting the Scouts on both sides of the QSO rather than the number of QSOs!
- Scout Camps on the Air is still being developed, but ensure you log your contacts for inclusion in this special program once submissions are tracked.
Check our website for all the information that you can use to make your event a success! Incorporate some of the JOTI components to make your event a complete experience for the scouts.
