The K2BSA team has been hard at work throughout the 2026 National Scout Jamboree, introducing Scouts from across the United States—and even a few international visitors—to the excitement, technology, and opportunities of Amateur Radio.

Each day from 0800 to 1700 local, our operators have been active on 17, 20, and 40 meters, as well as VHF/UHF and D-STAR, making contacts with stations around the world. Much of our operating has been on the new Icom IC-7300 Mk.II transceivers, generously loaned by our outstanding partner, Icom America. Their support extends well beyond the Jamboree, as these radios will become part of the Icom Scouting Loaner Program, helping even more Scouts discover Amateur Radio long after the event concludes.

Education has also been a major focus of our operation. Since the Jamboree began, the K2BSA team has conducted two Radio Merit Badge classes every day, with most sessions welcoming approximately 20 Scouts. Participants are able to complete all of the requirements for the Radio Merit Badge during a single class.

We’re also excited to report the success of our first Volunteer Examiner session, where three new Technician licensees and two new General Class operators earned their amateur radio licenses. In addition, K2BSA has hosted a daily net at 1930 local, bringing together amateur radio operators serving on staff as well as campers from across the Summit.

Our on-the-air operation will continue through 1500 EDT on July 30, when we’ll begin dismantling the station until the next National Scout Jamboree. Until then, listen for K2BSA on the air, and be sure to follow our website and social media channels for more updates throughout the event.

A heartfelt thank you goes to our incredible team of volunteers, whose dedication makes this operation possible, and to our amazing partner, Icom America, for their continued support of Scouting and Amateur Radio.

#NatJamboree2026 #K2BSA #Scouting #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #Icom #IcomAmerica #IcomEverywhere

Our entire team is either on their way (or working on it) to the National Scout Jamboree where the K2BSA will be active from July 22nd through July 31st. Please stay tuned to our website and social media presence for more information as we work on this project.  This operation is funded not only by our team of volunteers, who have to pay to be here, but our amazing partner Icom America that always delivers success to the operation. Enjoy our featured image which was very pleased scout that was working a contact on 20m on the Icom IC-7300.  We’re fortunate to experience another upgrade this operation, Icom has updated all the BSA Kits that are available for loan operations, to the IC-7300 MK2.   #NatJamboree2026 #Icom #IcomAmerica #AmateurRadio

We are just a short 27 days away from the National Scout Jamboree at The Summit Bechtel Reserve.  The team and I are very excited about continuing the tradition of activating the K2BSA on site and having amateur radio demonstrations where we get thousands of scouts through the program.  We will have radio merit badge classes running throughout the event and we’ll have two VE testing sessions for potential upgrades and licenses while we’re there.  The operation will be much like it has in the past, we will be operating HF on 40M – 10M, D-Star on REF033A, EchoLink on *JOTA-365*, and more as time, conditions, and staffing allows.  We are very thankful to Icom America for providing the transceivers for the event, this always leads to success!  We’ll need your help with contacts as always, so please heed the call when we’re spotted. We’ll have more posts and pictures on the site and on our Facebook/Instagram accounts as the event proceeds.