Hello All Hams,

Just to let you all know that the National Boy Scout Jamboree is
comming up soon.  K2BSA will be operating a special events station at
the Jambo for the boys.  The Jambo is July 25- Aug 3, 2005.  They
will
be operating on the following HF freqs.
80 Meters: Phone: 3.940 MHz CW:3.590 MHz
40 Meters: Phone: 7.290 MHz CW:7.030 MHz
20 Meters: Phone: 14.290 MHz CW: 14.070 MHz
15 Meters: Phone: 21.360 MHz CW: 21.140 MHz
10 Meters: Phone: 28.360 & 28.990 MHz CW: 28.190 MHz

For more info on the station and the event visit this web site:
http://www.lightlink.com/bbm/k2bsa.html

Thanks  Ray

PS  Listen to the local trafic net we will be sending trafic home to
the moms and dads.  Also please be ready to handle return traffic
back
to the boys at the Jambo.

APRS at the National Scout Jamboree.
Just got word that WA4YYM will have APRS at the
Jamboree (he's in subcamp 19).  So bring your tracker
if you have one.  Sure would be nice if there was
an APRS display at the main K2BSA site....

Bob, WB4APR

I see that the cub scouts have an acheivement program
that issues blet loops for meeting certain
requirements (astronomy, geology, heritaget etc). What
would it take to add a HAM radio belt loop with some
simple requirements. (take part in a QSO either real
or imaginary, create a QSL card, give examples of
different radio modes and activities).

Just brain storming

Brian K9WIS

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At 10:35 -0700 12/07/2005, Brian Cieslak wrote:
>I see that the cub scouts have an acheivement program
>that issues blet loops for meeting certain
>requirements (astronomy, geology, heritaget etc). What
>would it take to add a HAM radio belt loop with some
>simple requirements. (take part in a QSO either real
>or imaginary, create a QSL card, give examples of
>different radio modes and activities).
>
>Just brain storming
>
>Brian K9WIS

Or just a Radio loop, a much-scaled down version of Radio Merit Badge to allow
for the other types of radio covered by the merit badge, e.g. broadcasting.

Sounds like a great idea! However, given the amount of time it takes to
institute changes at the National level, some of us might not see it in our
lifetimes. Computers Merit Badge was last updated in 1993 when most computers
were DOS with 40 mb hard drives and two megs of RAM while Photography Merit
Badge was last updated in 1983, long before digital cameras.

--
73 de Fred K2FRD, VO2FS
http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/K2FRD.html
Free Subscription To OCARG EAGLE, a newsletter for ham radio Scouters
http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/ocarg.htm for info.

Can we get a quick review of how to address traffic in
and out of the Jamboree via k2BSA and/or NTS.

Boys Life had a nice explanation of the subcamp
system. How should we format addresses on our traffic.

Brian K9WIS

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    The latest info in the Jamboree newsletter is that K2BSA will be on
the "Standard" scout frequencies.  I would guess this means the same
freq. used for JOTA etc.
They also gave the local repeater info if you are in the area.  I do not
have the newsletter up at the moment so I do not know the 2M freq.
They will be conducting Radio merit badge and No-Code Tech Classes and
tests at the Jamboree.

Allan WB5QNG

Brian Cieslak wrote:

>Can we get a quick review of how to address traffic in
>and out of the Jamboree via k2BSA and/or NTS.
>
>Boys Life had a nice explanation of the subcamp
>system. How should we format addresses on our traffic.
>
>Brian K9WIS
>
>
>

Brian
    The format for addressing a piece of US mail to a scout is:


     Mailing Address at the Jamboree



Scouts Full Name

Jamboree Troop XXXX

Subcamp No. XX

2005 National Scout Jamboree

Bowling Green, VA 22428-troop#


Allan - WB5QNG

--- In ScoutRadio@yahoogroups.com, "Allan R. Batteiger" <arb@r...>
wrote:
>    The format for addressing a piece of US mail to a scout is:
>     Mailing Address at the Jamboree

>
> Scouts Full Name
> Jamboree Troop XXXX
> Subcamp No. XX
> 2005 National Scout Jamboree
> Bowling Green, VA 22428-troop#

And if this Jamboree is like the last four, the subcamp number is
usually the first two digits of the Jamboree Troop number.

For example, Jamboree Troop number 1234 is in subcamp 12; Jamboree
troop 411 is in subcamp 4 (the leading zero is assumed for a three
digit Jamboree troop number.)

Big caveat - It's the Scouts JAMBOREE troop number, not the troop
number of his regular troop at the church or school in his home
town. Thus be leery, if you see mail addresses to a two digit troop
number ;-)

73

Gary, K2GW

The Fort Knox Scouting Community will be hosting its 4th annual Future
Leaders Day event on 6 AUG 05.  I know most folks will be recovering
from the National Jamboree at Ft AP Hill, but for those of you who feel
up to it, or who didn't go, we would love to talk to you during the
event!  Future Leaders Day begins at 1000 EST and runs until 1700
EST.    There will be operators from the Lincoln Trail Armature Radio
Club (LTARC) showing scouts about HAM OPS, and they will be on the
local 2meter repeater of 146.980 (-) no pl also and HF freq.  Looking
forward to hearing from you!!  There is info on the event at
www.knoxscouting.org.

POC this info is donald.applegarth@... or KI4FZP@...
KI4FZP@...

Can I send a QSL to K2BSA at the Jmaboree site? How
should I address it? Iv'e had a bunch of cards
re-printed from the old Boys Life Radio Club days and
I think it would be neat if they had one on the wall
there.

Brian K9WIS


--- ScoutRadio@yahoogroups.com wrote:

> There are 2 messages in this issue.
>
> Topics in this digest:
>
>       1. Re: Last Minute Instructions for Jambo
> Traffic???
>            From: "Gary Wilson" <k2gw@...>
>       2. 6 AUG 05
>            From: "knoxscouting"
> <knoxscouting@...>
>
>
>
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>
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>
> Message: 1
>    Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:56:14 -0000
>    From: "Gary Wilson" <k2gw@...>
> Subject: Re: Last Minute Instructions for Jambo
> Traffic???
>
> --- In ScoutRadio@yahoogroups.com, "Allan R.
> Batteiger" <arb@r...>
> wrote:
> >    The format for addressing a piece of US mail to
> a scout is:
> >     Mailing Address at the Jamboree
>
> >
> > Scouts Full Name
> > Jamboree Troop XXXX
> > Subcamp No. XX
> > 2005 National Scout Jamboree
> > Bowling Green, VA 22428-troop#
>
> And if this Jamboree is like the last four, the
> subcamp number is
> usually the first two digits of the Jamboree Troop
> number.
>
> For example, Jamboree Troop number 1234 is in
> subcamp 12; Jamboree
> troop 411 is in subcamp 4 (the leading zero is
> assumed for a three
> digit Jamboree troop number.)
>
> Big caveat - It's the Scouts JAMBOREE troop number,
> not the troop
> number of his regular troop at the church or school
> in his home
> town. Thus be leery, if you see mail addresses to a
> two digit troop
> number ;-)
>
> 73
>
> Gary, K2GW
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
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>
> Message: 2
>    Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 04:12:34 -0000
>    From: "knoxscouting" <knoxscouting@...>
> Subject: 6 AUG 05
>
> The Fort Knox Scouting Community will be hosting its
> 4th annual Future
> Leaders Day event on 6 AUG 05.  I know most folks
> will be recovering
> from the National Jamboree at Ft AP Hill, but for
> those of you who feel
> up to it, or who didn't go, we would love to talk to
> you during the
> event!  Future Leaders Day begins at 1000 EST and
> runs until 1700
> EST.    There will be operators from the Lincoln
> Trail Armature Radio
> Club (LTARC) showing scouts about HAM OPS, and they
> will be on the
> local 2meter repeater of 146.980 (-) no pl also and
> HF freq.  Looking
> forward to hearing from you!!  There is info on the
> event at
> www.knoxscouting.org.
>
> POC this info is donald.applegarth@... or
> KI4FZP@...
> KI4FZP@...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
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>
>
> Check out the UK Radio-Scouting page here at
> Yahoo!Groups.
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/radio-scouting-uk
>
> Now that you've got new licensees in your unit, why
> not have them subscibe to
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScoutRadioYouth
>
> Visit "Operation On Target BSA" Mountain Top
> Signaling:
> http://www.ontargetbsa.org/
>
> Great list of Scouting/Amateur Radio web sites:
>
http://www.k1dwu.net/ham-links/clubs.-.scouting.phtml
>
> Visit the Adventure Radio Society:
> http://www.natworld.com/ars/
>
> ScoutRadio start page:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScoutRadio (Email
> archives - member email addresses - change your
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>
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Will K2BSa be checking into traffic nets during the
Jamboree? Or do they have a liason that will pick up
traffic for them and deliver it?

Will K2BSA accept formal traffic on the Scout
Frequencies during normal operaing times.

How much traffic does K2BSA generate from scouts
sending messages home to family and friends? Is it
encouraged?

The information you guys are providing is coming
together for a nice article for our net's newsletter.

Thanks
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If any of you have traffic handler and have a Scouter who can
forward a message to to your local Boy Scout Council's Leaders "e-
mail patrol" , here's another way to reach a different audience
about Amateur Radio.

Just change the e-mail address to that of a local active traffic
handler who'll enter the messages daily into NTS for the ten days of
the Jamboree.  I also mentioned "New Jersey" in the text as I'm not
individually able to handle the volume of traffic to all 35,000
Scouts at the Jamboree!

73

Gary Wilson, K2GW
ARRL PIO

--------------------------------------------------------
FREE RADIOGRAM MESSAGES TO SCOUTS AT THE NATIONAL JAMBOREE

Ham Radio operators are known for their ability to get messages
through when everything else fails.  To "be prepared" for disasters,
we practice sending messages year round.

To generate practice messages, friends and relatives in New Jersey
may compose short radiogram messages for free relay via Amateur
Radio to Scouts and Leaders attending the BSA National Jamboree.  An
example follows:

-------

Scouts Full Name
Jamboree Troop XXXX
Subcamp No. XX
2005 National Scout Jamboree
Bowling Green, VA 22428-troop#

Hope you are having fun at the jamboree.   Weather here is hot.
Missy had six puppies.  See you when you get back

Love,
Mom and Dad

----------

Please limit the text of the message to about 25 words.  Nonsensical
or inappropriate messages cannot be sent via radio.  Also, it's
vital that the JAMBOREE Troop (not the regular home troop) number be
in the address or the message won't be delivered.

The messages may be e-mailed to k2gw@... .  They'll then be
relayed via Amateur Radio to K2BSA at the jamboree where they'll be
forwarded via a nightly radio net to the subcamp post office.

While "we'll do our best", there's no guarantee that every message
will actually be delivered.  As these are not priority messages, it
may take a day or two to get the Scout, so please don't send
messages after August 1st.

If you have any questions, please contact me at k2gw@....

73 (that's Morse Code for Best Wishes)

Gary Wilson, K2GW
Radio Merit Badge Counselor

Since there seems to be some interest in contacting
folks at the jamboree, here is what has been done in
previous jamborees.  K2BSA operates a 2M traffic net
early in the evening for anybody at the jamboree who
is a ham to send messages out on NTS.  This is usually
around 7pm local. Or you can stop by K2BSA and leave a
radiogram.

Messages coming into the jamboree destined for
scouters and scouts come in via the regular NTS system
which K2BSA connects with during the evening.  The
minimal information needed on the delivery side is the
full name of the scouter or scout and the jamboree
troop number.  These messages are then put out for
pickup on the regular net for the jamboree.  If there
are no takers for the messages, the staff will deliver
the messages as they can.  K2BSA also will receive
packet messages.  At the moment I don't know what the
mode name is we will be running nor the frequency.

During the day K2BSA will operate on all bands.  These
were published in a previous note for this group.
However the scouts do have a tendency to want to go up
and down a band so be prepared.  The official callign
going out will be K2BSA/7 and will mainly operate in
the General Class bands.  We will also be running
satellite, packet and 2M.  There will be a repeater on
site for the Jamboree use by any ham operator.  If you
are a ham we encourage you to bring your HTs.  We do
operate an emergency net from time to time and are in
charge of backup EMCOMM.

QSL cards will be handled by staff.  They will be sent
out after the jamboree is over.  These cards have been
made up already and will be at the K2BSA tent for
pickup by any ham in attandance or visiting who
contacts K2BSA via 2M.  Also stop by and pick up ham
sign information that you can put on your tent to show
you have radio capability during the jamboree.  We
encourage you to visit us at K2BSA or at the Merit
Badge Midway Radio Merit Badge.

Al Koch -- KA8JJN/K2BSA Jamboree Staff

--- wb3lgc@... wrote:

>
> In a message dated 7/15/2005 10:23:34 A.M. Eastern
> Standard Time,
> k9wis@... writes:
>
> Will  K2BSa be checking into traffic nets during the
> Jamboree? Or do they have a  liason that will pick
> up
> traffic for them and deliver it? (I have seen
> something about i/o of traffic
> via packet to the VA system.  also message  traffic
> on the 7pm VHF net to
> sub-camps)
>
> Will K2BSA accept formal  traffic on the Scout
> Frequencies during normal operaing times. (not sure,
>  don't see why not other
> then not expecting it)
>
> How much traffic does  K2BSA generate from scouts
> sending messages home to family and friends? Is  it
> encouraged? (lots, yes.  stop by the message desk at
>  K2BSA/4.)
>
> The information you guys are providing is coming
> together  for a nice article for our net's
> newsletter.
>
> Thanks
> Brian  K9WIS
>
>
>
>
> (73, steve WB3LGC)
>


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We aren't set up for that mode.  I don't know if
anyone on staff is bringing a personal one or not.

Al Koch KA8JJN/K2BSA Jamboree Staff
--- Robert Bruninga <bruninga@...> wrote:

> APRS at the National Scout Jamboree.
> Just got word that WA4YYM will have APRS at the
> Jamboree (he's in subcamp 19).  So bring your
> tracker
> if you have one.  Sure would be nice if there was
> an APRS display at the main K2BSA site....
>
> Bob, WB4APR
>
>




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Sorry, the official callsign will be K2BSA/4.

--- Al Katzman <woodbadge_owl@...> wrote:

> Since there seems to be some interest in contacting
> folks at the jamboree, here is what has been done in
> previous jamborees.  K2BSA operates a 2M traffic net
> early in the evening for anybody at the jamboree who
> is a ham to send messages out on NTS.  This is
> usually
> around 7pm local. Or you can stop by K2BSA and leave
> a
> radiogram.
>
> Messages coming into the jamboree destined for
> scouters and scouts come in via the regular NTS
> system
> which K2BSA connects with during the evening.  The
> minimal information needed on the delivery side is
> the
> full name of the scouter or scout and the jamboree
> troop number.  These messages are then put out for
> pickup on the regular net for the jamboree.  If
> there
> are no takers for the messages, the staff will
> deliver
> the messages as they can.  K2BSA also will receive
> packet messages.  At the moment I don't know what
> the
> mode name is we will be running nor the frequency.
>
> During the day K2BSA will operate on all bands.
> These
> were published in a previous note for this group.
> However the scouts do have a tendency to want to go
> up
> and down a band so be prepared.  The official
> callign
> going out will be K2BSA/7 and will mainly operate in
> the General Class bands.  We will also be running
> satellite, packet and 2M.  There will be a repeater
> on
> site for the Jamboree use by any ham operator.  If
> you
> are a ham we encourage you to bring your HTs.  We do
> operate an emergency net from time to time and are
> in
> charge of backup EMCOMM.
>
> QSL cards will be handled by staff.  They will be
> sent
> out after the jamboree is over.  These cards have
> been
> made up already and will be at the K2BSA tent for
> pickup by any ham in attandance or visiting who
> contacts K2BSA via 2M.  Also stop by and pick up ham
> sign information that you can put on your tent to
> show
> you have radio capability during the jamboree.  We
> encourage you to visit us at K2BSA or at the Merit
> Badge Midway Radio Merit Badge.
>
> Al Koch -- KA8JJN/K2BSA Jamboree Staff
>
> --- wb3lgc@... wrote:
>
> >
> > In a message dated 7/15/2005 10:23:34 A.M. Eastern
> > Standard Time,
> > k9wis@... writes:
> >
> > Will  K2BSa be checking into traffic nets during
> the
> > Jamboree? Or do they have a  liason that will pick
> > up
> > traffic for them and deliver it? (I have seen
> > something about i/o of traffic
> > via packet to the VA system.  also message
> traffic
> > on the 7pm VHF net to
> > sub-camps)
> >
> > Will K2BSA accept formal  traffic on the Scout
> > Frequencies during normal operaing times. (not
> sure,
> >  don't see why not other
> > then not expecting it)
> >
> > How much traffic does  K2BSA generate from scouts
> > sending messages home to family and friends? Is
> it
> > encouraged? (lots, yes.  stop by the message desk
> at
> >  K2BSA/4.)
> >
> > The information you guys are providing is coming
> > together  for a nice article for our net's
> > newsletter.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Brian  K9WIS
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > (73, steve WB3LGC)
> >
>
>
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 -----Original Message-----
From: bsa_on_target@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bsa_on_target@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Bob Church
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 2:42 AM
To: Gregory S. Woods; Bill Snarr; Leader Lore; Reuben Lambert; Robert W. Kimbrell , W7KU; Gary Jones; Gary Jones; Bruce Hutchins; Gary Hinton; Gary Hinton; Mike Heaton; Mike Heaton; Gary Goetz; ehiser; doug.brewer@...; Dennis Curtis; bsa_on_target@yahoogroups.com; John Blackham
Subject: [bsa_on_target] On Target 2005 Border to Border

Dear Fellow Ham Scouters & Scouts:

There has been much discussion as to whether there might be a WINLINK
Airmail station in PACTOR mode to supplement NTS traffic at the
Jamboree.  There's no official WINLINK operation scheduled this year,
and it's not known if there will be an informal one.

FYI for those wondering about operations and frequencies for K2BSA.
I
authored an article for the July issue of CQ on K2BSA, and invite you
to check it out. http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/July%202005%
20Highlights.html.

73,
Bill Morine, N2COP
2001 and 2005 K2BSA staff member

--- In ScoutRadio@yahoogroups.com, kimbare <kimbare@h...> wrote:
> I am not sure exactly what k2gw was asking

My post was a suggestion that Ham radio operators in other states
send a similar e-mail to their own area's Boy Scout Leader mailing
lists so parents and relatives have an easy way to generate NTS
messages to the Scouts.

As was pointed out, most parents don't even know about Amateur
Radio.  By providing them with an e-mail address of a traffic
handler and a sample type of message, the traffic handler can easily
convert them into NTS format and send them on their way.

I limited myself to the CNJ Council as I don't know if I could
really handle the entire country myself.  If you want to send a
similar e-mail to the mailing lists of any or all of the other five
BSA councils in NJ, it would be great.

73

Gary, K2GW

Not that I know of.  Someone might try it out but we
don't run computers for the scouts at the demo station
other than satelitte stuff and digital modes for hf.
The main computer is for staff only and is used by the
supervisors.

--- kimbare <kimbare@...> wrote:

> Will you have echo link? At the jambo?
>


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Thanks Brian, N9WIS, for a great article about K2BSA on the ARRL
Website at:

http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2005/07/21/2/?nc=1

I really like the sample Radiogram going from Westy to Pee Wee
Harris.  After all those years, Pee Wee is still a Patrol Leader.
Those of you who read Boy's Life will understand  ;-)

Amateur Radio Newsline also has a nice story by Mark Abramowicz,
NT3V on the K2BSA operation.  You can hear it or download it from
here:

http://www.arnewsline.org/

If you're not going yourself, make sure that the parents and Scout
leaders in your area know how to contact you by phone or e-mail.
That way you can forward radiogram messages from them to their sons
via the National Traffic system and K2BSA.  No experience is needed
as newcomers are always welcomed and coached on local nets. Many
areas have VHF traffic nets if you're a Technician class licensee.

73

Gary Wilson, K2BSA
Radio MB Counselor
Central New Jersey Council

For those that may not get it, here's the whole Fox News article...
I'm trying to see if any of the four were hams.

                 _Ray_        KBØSTN

Four Scout Leaders Killed in Accident at Jamboree

Monday, July 25, 2005

  BOWLING GREEN, Va. - Four adult Boy Scout leaders were killed Monday afternoon
in an electrical accident during the opening day of
  the organization's 2005 Jamboree, the Boy Scouts of America said.

  Jamboree spokesman Gregg Shields said an electrical accident occurred between
4:30 and 5 p.m. Monday while the leaders were setting
up camp.

  Shields said no youth Scouts were seriously injured. He did not say how many
sustained minor injuries.

  "We're looking into it right now," Shields said. "We have an investigation
under way."

  One other leader and a contract worker also were injured but remain in stable
condition at a local hospital, Shields said.

  The killed and injured Scout leaders were from Anchorage, Alaska, said Bill
Haines, Scout Executive and chief executive officer of
the Western Alaska Council, which oversees about 10,600 Boy Scouts and is the
largest of three councils in Alaska.

  Haines said the longtime Scouts were leaders with Troop 711, which together
with Troop 712 brought 80 Scouts, ages 13 to 15, and
eight leaders to the Jamboree.

  All the kids with the Alaska group are fine, Haines said.

  More than 40,000 Boy Scouts, leaders and volunteers from around the world are
attending the 2005 National Scout Jamboree, being
held
[at] the Army's Fort A.P. Hill.

  The Jamboree opened Monday on the 76,000-acre Army training base about an hour
south of the nation's capital. It runs through Aug.
3, with President Bush scheduled to speak Wednesday evening.

  Organizers said this year's event is the largest single-site Jamboree since
1964. Scouts ages 12 to 18 are to spend 10 days camping
in tents and doing activities that include archery, fishing and geocaching, a
GPS-based scavenger hunt. Scouts are attending from
all over the United States and 20 other countries.

  "I want to reassure the parents of the young men attending the Jamboree that a
remarkable amount of effort and resources have been
brought to bear by the Boy Scouts and their hosts, the Department of Defense, in
the planning and safety considerations involved in
creating, in effect, a city of 43,000 inhabitants for a 10-day period," Gov.
Mark R. Warner said in a statement Monday night.

  The Boy Scouts have held the event since 1937 with the next gathering set for
2010, the Scouts' 100th anniversary.

I just heard a breif blurb on the evening news about
some electrical accident at the Jambo grounds, but no
details. Anybody hear anything?

Brian K9WIS



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