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Radio – Requirement 8
Find out about three career opportunities in radio. Pick one and find out the education, training and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you. If you’re interested in radio broadcasting as a career, talk to your high school guidance counselor. You’ll need to study Read More …
View LessonRadio – Requirement 9a1
Radio Merit Badge gives you the options for requirement 9 of learning about Amateur Radio, Broadcast Radio or Shortwave Listening. Most Scouts choose the quicker Amateur Radio option, so that one we will concentrate on. But if you wish to do the Broadcast Radio or Shortwave Listening tracks instead , just click on the links Read More …
View LessonRadio – Requirement 9a2
AMATEUR RADIO(2) Using proper call signs, Q signals, and abbreviations, carry on a 10 minute real or simulated ham radio contact using voice, Morse code or digital mode. (Licensed amateur radio operators may substitute five QSL cards as evidence of contacts with amateur radio operators from at least three different call districts.) Properly log the real Read More …
View LessonRadio – Requirement 9a3
AMATEUR RADIO (3) Explain at least five Q signals or amateur radio terms you hear while listening. Q Signals are three letter shortcuts used in Morse Code and useful when radio operators don’t speak the same language. Here are the most common: QTH: location QSO: a Conversation QSL: I acknowlege receipt QSY: Change frequency Read More …
View LessonRadio – Requirement 9a4
AMATEUR RADIO (4) Explain some of the differences between the Technician, General and Extra Class license requirements and privileges. Explain who administers amateur radio exams. The Technician Class license is the entry level Amateur Radio license. There is just one 35 question multiple choice test on radio theory, rules, and procedures. This license gives full Read More …
View LessonRadio – Requirement 9a5
AMATEUR RADIO (5) Explain how you would make an emergency call on voice or Morse code. On voice, say Mayday, Mayday, Mayday Your callsign Your location What help you need. For Example: “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, WB0WOV in Odessa Missouri, Tornado Touchdown at US Hwy 131 & Lafayette County Road U, requesting Fire and Ambulance Assistance. Read More …
View LessonRadio – Requirement 9a6
AMATEUR RADIO (6) Explain the differences between handheld transceivers and home “base” transceivers. Explain the uses of mobile amateur radio transceivers and amateur radio repeaters. Handheld transceiver (HT): Small, light, portable, but not much power. Some can fit in your pocket. With repeaters they can be quite useful, and they can go on your hike Read More …
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