We look forward to working with the scouts again during Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) and offering the Radio merit badge to those who wish to enroll.
October 18th Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) event from 10am-2pm at the Appleton BSA office
Jamboree on the Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. It is held annually the third full weekend in October. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts and hams around the world, around the nation and in our own community.
The Fox Cities Amateur Radio Club (FCARC) will be on hand with the know how and equipment. If you are interested in obtaining your Radio merit badge, contact Larry Peterson at
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You will bring the completed workbook with you on October 19th. After you complete your required 10 minutes of air time via the FCARC radios in the parking lot and inside the Scout Shop, you will meet with one of our merit badge counselors for 10-15 minutes to review your work. Once all requirements are met, you will receive a signed Blue Card, furnished by the FCARC.
If you only wish to come and enjoy JOTA without working on the Radio merit badge, we welcome that, too. Preregistration for that is not necessary.
Thanks,
Larry WA9TT
Radio Merit Badge Counselor
Official emblem for Scouts participating in JOTA-JOTI 2025, the largest global Scouting event.
Features and Benefits:
• Official emblem for JOTA-JOTI 2025 participants
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• Colorful embroidered design with globe and radio/tech themes
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• Great way to mark international Scouting involvement
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