[FARC] JOTA 2002 info

Thu, 29 Aug 2002 22:12:52 -0400

Eric,
Not related to JOTA, but got the RACES/ARES info in the mail. Looks good.
Will call you to possibly get together over the weekend.
Jeff KB3FIO
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From: Eric Gammeter <[email protected]>
To: ARES/RACES <[email protected]>; FARC MAILMAN <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 9:57 PM
Subject: [FARC] JOTA 2002 info

Please contact ERIC, N8AAY to sign up! [email protected]
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JOTA 2002 Updated Information

More <http://www2.arrl.org/FandES/ead/#scout>  information about ham
radio and scouting

Who: Girl and Boy Scouts around the world

Where: Wherever you set up your radio!

When: October 19-20 (The JOTA begins on Saturday, at 0001 hours local
time, and ends on Sunday, at 2359 hours local time.)

Scout Frequencies for JOTA 2002

band

phone (MHz)

cw (MHz)

80m

3.740 & 3.940

3.590

40m

7.270**

7.030

20m

14.290

14.070

17m

18.140

18.080

15m

21.360

21.140

12m

24.960

24.910

10m

28.390

28.190

**The World Scout Bureau lists the traditional JOTA 40-meter frequency
as 7.290. This frequency is also published in the "Considerate
Operator's Frequency Guide" as the AM calling frequency. After
discussing this conflict with ham/scouters, Ray Moyer, WD8JKV, (National
JOTA organizer), and ARRL, we suggest using 7.270 as the US JOTA
frequency.

JOTA 2002 Possibilities

We have received a few comments referring to the possibility of using
more SSTV during JOTA. Wouldn't it be great to send a picture of your
girl and boy scouts to the troop they are talking with? These pictures
would be a great addition to a scout scrapbook.

Demonstrate a simple 2-meter HT and mobile rig. It is much easier for
scouts to see themselves owning this type of radio as opposed the "top
of the line" radios. Remember to show both the scouts and leaders how
ham radio will compliment the scout program. With a little guidance, a
girl or Boy Scout leader will be able to work ham radio into several
badges such as electricity, communications, and, of course, radio.

This is also an opportunity to discuss the value of a 2meter HT while on
a hike or field trip. I know from passed experience that scouts want to
go at their own pace especially on a hike. With a few licensed
ham/scouts in the group everyone will be able to keep in contact.

Scout Participation cards &JOTA patches

These are not available through ARRL. They come directly from BSA
Headquarters in TX. Order your cards and JOTA patches early to avoid
disappointment. Visit
http://www.bsa.scouting.org/international/jota.html for complete
information.

JOTA Exhibit Kits
are back and better!

JOTA Exhibit Kits are now available! Each kit will contain the ARRL
Scout handbook, 100 Boy or Girl Scout brochures. It will also include
100 fliers, a list of suggested activities. In the past we have had
requests for building small projects. This year we are also including
directions for a few of these projects. The cost of shipping and
handling will be $7.50. You must specify that you want a "JOTA" exhibit
kit. � kits are available for $4.50. (total of 50 brochures, project and
activity sheets, 50 fliers and an ARRL Scout handbook) You can now order
online at https://www.arrl.org/forms/ead/recruit/orderform.html .or send
a check to the ARRL, Field & Educational Services, 225 Main St.,
Newington, CT 06111, or you can call Linda at 860-594-0292 with a credit
card number. Please order early to avoid the rush.

You will also find a good deal of information on the web page at
http://www.arrl.org/ead/#scout <http://www2.arrl.org/ead/#scout>

ARRL wants to hear from you!

After JOTA 2001, don't forget to complete the Survey at
http://www.arrl.org/ead/jotalog/ <http://www2.arrl.org/ead/jotalog/>

We read your survey comments and suggestions. Some of them may find
their way into QST, or the ARRL Web pages. The numbers you provide
through this survey help us to see the trends of this youth program.

year

#of surveys

# scouts

hams + visitors

1998

69

3,694

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1999

91

6,177

2,394

2000

72

4,756

1,749

2001

65

4,030

1,489

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