At the time of this posting, we’re only 27 days from the largest virtual gathering of scouts across the world!
The world’s largest scouting event is coming in October 17-19 2025 on the air and on the internet! 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 in development, but ensure you log your contacts for inclusion in this special program once submissions are tracked.
It didn’t happen unless you got the patch! This years patch is unique, as it’s the first year we as team put together a brand for JOTA/JOTI in the US. These new elements you’ll begin to find in various publications and signs as the brand kit gets more traction. In the meantime, you can head over to the Scout Shop and order up your patches for this year!
You can find out more information on the Scouting Website or on the International Event Website. As well, you can get a preview of the new Program in Box for Cub Scout Leaders, which has not been published to the Scouting Website, but soon will.
