[K3CAL] Fwd: Jamboree On the Air is coming . . .

[Bob Sheskin]

Forwarding this for Dennis. If anyone has contacts in the local scouts this would be a great way to get them interested in the hobby. I am sure we can arrange use of the club station for this.

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73,
Bob N3PPH


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> JOTA (Jamboree-on-the-Air) weekend is coming October 19 and 20.  
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> An annual Scouting event linking Scouts around the world using amateur radio.
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> Now is the time to call your local scout unit and ask them to participate in JOTA.  There is no special way it is done; it can be in your home, at a scout camp, at a Camporee or in a scout meeting room.  All it takes is You, a Radio and Scouts.  I have found it works great with a partner or two.  One person can operate the radio while a second person can explain what the operator is doing and answer any questions about Amateur Radio.  Pick a band, almost any band will do, the following chart will give you suggested frequency segments that will be in use.
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> Band
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> WOSM Calling Frequencies
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> Suggested Band Segment for US Stations
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> Notes
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> 80 m
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> 3.940 & 3.690(1)
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> 3.920 – 3.940
> 3.670 – 3.690 (1)
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> (1) Extra segment
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> 40 m
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> 7.190 & 7.090 (2)
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> 7.180 – 7.200
> 7.270 – 7.290
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> (2) 7.090 not available in Region 2
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> 20 m
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> 14.290
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> 14.270 – 14.290
> 14.320 – 14.340
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> 17 m
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> 18.140
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> 18.140 – 18.150
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> 15 m
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> 21.360
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> 21.360 – 21.400
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> 12 m
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> 24.960
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> 24.960 – 24.980
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> 10 m
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> 28.390 (3)
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> 28.350 – 28.400 (3)
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> (3) Includes Novices & Techs
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> 6 m
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> 50.160
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> 50.160 – 50.200
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> It is not limited to voice, you can use CW, PSK, satellite, internet or whatever other mode there might be available for hams with scouts at their side.  All it takes is to make contact with a scout unit, schedule the time and place, plan your station setup and test it out.  
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> You can operate from home if you have the space, it could be one or two scouts or it could be twenty, so planning is important.  You could use your mobile, the basic thing to remember is, is it safe and can they learn anything from the experience.  It has to be fun for both you and the scouts.
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> I encourage clubs to take on the project and get involved with the Scouting Program. Scouts or their leaders can be a future member of your club
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> Here are a few references to get more details and when you have made your arrangements with a scout unit you can register at: http://www.scouting.org/jota/registered_stations.aspx
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> References:
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> http://www.scouting.org/jota.aspx
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> http://www.scouting.org/jota/operators_guides.aspx
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> http://www.scouting.org/filestore/jota/pdf/130-219_Color.pdf
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> If you have any questions or if this went to the wrong person please forward it and let me know
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> Herman Niedzielski, K2AVA
> MDC ASM for Scouting
> email: k2ava at myactv.net
> phone; 301-791-5841
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