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Scout Award Scheme
There are a few proficiency badges that could be done as part of JOTA and JOTI. These are listed below.
Scout Communications Badge
One of the skills required to gain the Communication badge is a knowledge of the call signs of the phonetic alphabet for use on short wave radio, e.g. CB, HF, UHF.
Another is to learn and use information technology communication such as Internet chat.
The Scout Radio and Electronic Services Unit has details of a suitable program for obtaining the Communications badge.
Scout Information Technology Badge
This badge covers learning about and using computers.
You might not cover all the work on the JOTA weekend, but you could do some research about JOTA or JOTI that would contribute towards this badge.
Scout Technology Badge
This badge covers aspects of technology other than computers. One of the topics for investigation is two way radio or CB. Be able to identify the main parts and have knowledge of its operation.
Amateur Radio Operator Badge
A member of Scouts Australia who obtains an Amateur Radio Operator's
License, in accordance with Government regulations, may wear the
Amateur Radio Operator Badge on the right sleeve of the uniform.
The badge is a gold diamond with a green band across the centre and is issued on the authorisation of the Branch Jamboree On The Air Coordinator.
Amateur Radio Foundation License
In 2005, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, ACMA, introduced an Amateur Radio Foundation license, targetted at a younger and less technical audience.
The examination format for this license is typically a two day training seminar, followed by a multiple choice test and a practical examination.
The Foundation License is going to be the perfect license for Scouts and Guides to get started in Amateur Radio.
Scout Radio and Electronic Services Unit (Victoria)
The SRESU is a service unit of the Victorian Branch of Scouts Australia. Established to provide radio and electronics related services for Scouts, the SRESU provides health and welfare communications for large Scouting activities, helps Scouts obtain amateur radio licences by running theory classes and examinations and is responsible for co-ordination of the annual Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) and Jamboree On The Internet (JOTI) in Victoria.
See the Scout Radio and Electronic Services Unit website for more information.
Wikipedia
Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia, maintained by the public. Anyone can add or modify a page on the site. It is a fantastic resource for lots of things, including Scouts and Guides. Here's some useful references: