We are pleased to advise that a new format of Amateur Radio Training will recommence from June 2019. The program will initially be offered to Scouts, Venturers, Rovers and Leaders.…
Author: Philip Adams
GB 100 GP Gilwell Park – On Air
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Gilwell Park, close to London, is considered by many to be the spiritual centre of Scouting and Guiding. The property was purchased by the Scout Association in the early part…
For many years, Amateur Radio assessments and licensing administration has been provided via a signed Deed between the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and the Wireless Institute of Australia…
We want you in the log this January Between 4-14 January 2019, 8400 Scouts from every Australian state plus representatives from 18 nations will converge in Tailem Bend in South…
NOTE… 27 MHz radio is no longer recommended by MSV for marine use.Its broadcasting and reception is not as reliable as VHF andit is not consistently monitored along the Victorian…
CQ…CQ…JOTA
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By R Middelkoop, with updated comment by Philip VK3JNI. Information from last year provided by Richard. All you ever wanted to know about the Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) is…
Amateur Radio Contesting
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n Saturday 21 July 2018, Scouts were invited to join the Radio and Electronics team to take part in the Trans Tasman Low Band Amateur Radio Contest. Bjorn a visiting…
The 2018 Australian JOTA / JOTI Badge contest has been announced. Scouts and Guides are encouraged to design the 2018 JOTA / JOTI Badge. Entries can be submitted up to…
World JOTA Badge 2018
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Richard Middelkoop, PA3BAR, World JOTA-JOTI Team Leader, today announced the 2018 JOTA-JOTI Logo. It was part of his presentation at Ham Radio 2018 as the opening speech addressing amateur radio and Scouting.…
Try Something Exotic!
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Amateur Radio is seen by many as the hobby of gray haired old men listening to scratchy noises. There is so much more to the hobby. WSPR is one of…