Jamboree on the Air (JOTA)
Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI)
October 20-21
Wow! All of that and patches too!
Where is is located? It is here!
What does it cost? Nothing! (okay, you can buy the patches)
These Jamborees are annual worldwide Scouting events. It is estimated that more that 700,000 Scouts will participate with about 6,000 ham radio stations. Amateur radio stations are used to connect our local Scouts to Scouts across the United States and around the world. Scouts of all age can participate, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Venturers.
Local ham radio station operators will manage the technical aspects, including the equipment and communications. Participants do not need training in ham radio or other technical training. Each participant gets to speak into a microphone for a few minutes, and typically they exchange name and Scout rank along with a little chit chat. What is your favorite thing or activity, etc.
Most participants drop by and participate during a short visit sometime during the day or evening. Sometimes they drop by at several different times during the weekend, as the time of day or night changes which country is able to be reached by air waves. The official hours are from midnight Friday to midnight Sunday evening. Participation can be a part of Communications, Citizenship in the World, Computers, as well as Radio Merit Badges. The Jamboree on the Internet JOTI is a separate event which can be run alongside of the JOTA. This is done using computers instead of radios.
We are looking for additional ham radio operators or amateur radio clubs.
We plan to have stations at several locations in all parts of our great council. Operators who plan to participate only for your unit only, we want to coordinate with you also.
Western Los Angeles County Council, International Representative, Harlan Hogue at harlan@hoguemet.com for additional information.
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