July |
Identify one or more radio amateurs and work with them on
station arrangements.
Coordinate with joint events with Scout Leader Representative.
Coordinate with the council international representative on other
JOTA activities across the council.
Reach out to the local Scout council, district, or unit to offer
your services for JOTA and the Radio merit badge. |
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September |
Download the participant certificate and log from this
website. Duplicate as many as needed. Prepare supporting materials
such as maps, information, etc.
Prepare and print QSL cards.
Coordinate closely with your radio amateur counterpart on all
details for the event.
Participate in any lead-up activities with the Scouts, such as
talking into a microphone with a recorder, building radio kits, etc.
Examine the online list of other JOTA stations that are nearby to
coordinate scheduled contacts. |
Discuss physical arrangements for station location. Secure
antennas and equipment. |
October |
Final arrangements. Get the Scouts out to the event.
Contact local news outlets with a news release. See the sample
provided on this site.
Enjoy a great event.
File your final report with the national JOTA organizer. Photos
and stories from your event are welcome. |
Arrive early.
Make sure all equipment is in place and operating.
Keep small groups of Scouts moving through activities and
involved in on-air contacts.
Enjoy a great event. |
