Jamboree On The Air Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 October 2010
It is approaching the time of the year when Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) is taking place. If you have not heard of this event, read on. JOTA is an opportunity to talk to Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Guides from around the UK, Europe and even further afield if the conditions are right.
The Kingdom Amateur Radio Society (KARS) will be setting up radio stations at Fordell Firs. There will be an opportunity to use radio equipment, take part in a radio controlled treasure hunt, use the Morse code, learn something about radio, and possibly make a simple radio. For those interested in computers, there will be an opportunity to participate in Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI), communicating by computer to other like minded young people.
At the same time as having fun at this event, it will be possible to complete work towards the Communicators Activity Badge (for Cubs, Scouts and Explorers).
Where is this event to be held
Fordell Firs National Activity Centre, first contact should be made at the Wardens office.
Date and time
Saturday 16 October and Sunday 17 October 2010, between 9.00am and 4.00pm each day.
Who can come
Any member of the Scout Association, i.e. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Scout Network, Scout Leaders / helpers and Scout Fellowship. Those attending may come as a Leader led Group, a family group or as individuals (adults).
RegistrationAlthough not mandatory, it is recommended that those attending as a group register. To register, phone or email Group name, numbers and time that you would like to arrive,
To The Warden at Fordell Firs,
Telephone 01383 412704
Email warden@fordellfirs.org.uk
See also website www.gb0ffs.com KARS radio callsign for JOTA
