Jamboree on the Air
Event Details
This is a walk-in event. Registration is not needed.
JOTA 2023
(Jamboree On The Air)
What is the purpose of Ham Radio; the Amateur Radio Service? The FCC rules and regulations are designed to provide an amateur radio service having a fundamental purpose as expressed in the following principles:
- Recognition as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.
- Continuation of the advancement of the radio art.
- Encouragement through rules which provide for advancing skills in the communication and technical phases of the art.
- Expansion of trained operators, technicians, and electronics experts.
- To enhance international goodwill.
WHERE
The JOTA location at Rodney Scout Reservation will be anounced at Friday check-in.
Winter Camp check-in is at Bridgehouse - Campmasteer HQ.
JOTA location TBD, First choice for 2023 will be the main Rodney parking lot.
WHEN
Saturday, October 21st, 9am until 4pm
Stay the weekend or visit JOTA just for the day.
PURPOSE
JOTA is an annual event where Scouts communicate via Amateur (Ham) Radio across the world. (Trained adults will be supervising.)
Please view the video before visiting the JOTA Radio Station.
It is only six minutes long. You should be able to use a smartphone. Many locations around Camp Rodney have WiFi for access, too. The QR Code provides a link. The YouTube title is shown as is the web address. We will use the video as a starting point for questions.
JOTI (Jamboree on the Internet)
If you are unable to visit the JOTA station, you may participate in JOTI from the comfort of your tent. See the information link below.
If you do find JOTI useful, let us know how many youth/adults participated in the event. Thank you.
Please, require scouts to follow the BSA CyberChip “Cyber Safety” rules. https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/youthprotection/pdf/100-055_WB.pdf
JOTI Quick Start Guide
“if” all else fails... Text to the Scouting World https://www.scouting.org/international/jota-joti/joti/quick-start-guides/
“if” all else fails... Text to the Scouting World https://www.scouting.org/international/jota-joti/joti/quick-start-guides/
CONTACT
Steve Shearer WB3LGC, Campmaster
During the JOTA weekend at Cell (302) 521-2862, or during Camp Check-In at Bridgehouse.
When & Where
Map of EventContact
