Mark your calendars for JOTA 2019 hope to see Fort Bend area on the air ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jim Wilson, K5ND <[email protected]> Date: Fri, Dec 28, 2018, 12:56 PM Subject: Jamboree on the Air Newsletter — January 2019 To: <[email protected]>
Here's the 2018 results for JOTA and JOTI. Also, get started on your plans for October 2019. You're receiving this because you subscribed to the newsletter or signed up for JOTA-JOTI. To unsubscribe see the links at the end of this email. View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/67da8d7f5db1/jamboree-on-the-air-newsletter-january-2019?e=2627f5e62b> *January 2019 JOTA Newsletter* Thanks to everyone who participated in Jamboree on the Air in 2018. Overall we had 10,703 Scouts on the air in the BSA, up 36% from 2017. You can find all the details at https://k2bsa.net/jota-usa-reports/ <https://k2bsa.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=56ce1526bb2372707f5868e21&id=9198be47ea&e=2627f5e62b> and download the report. Check out the photos from the 266 reports that were filed. Jamboree on the Internet 2018 With JOTI, 610 locations registered, up from 274 last year or +122%! From the filed reports we see that 872 Scouts participated, 350 leaders, and 140 visitors. Of course, there was also considerable activity from many JOTA stations as well. Great results that were fantastic in helping Scouts engage in conversations with other Scouts around the world. Other numbers include 200 on Scoutlink's IRC Chat, 299 on JOTI.tv video chat, and 192 on Skype. Mark Your Calendar for JOTA-JOTI 2019 October 18, 19, and 20 Now is a great time to start planning your next JOTA-JOTI. What went right in 2018? What didn't work out? Start building your plans for an improved event. Make sure you reserve the facilities and get it on your council, district, and unit calendars. Look over the planning hints at JOTA Countdown <https://k2bsa.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=56ce1526bb2372707f5868e21&id=57ee3fa8f9&e=2627f5e62b> — the countdown starts in January and hits every month leading to October with all the critical items. Learning Morse Code Ever wanted to sew the Morse Code Interpreter Strip on your uniform? Or do you have some Scouts that are interested? The CW Ops Academy can be one way to learn Morse Code. Plus, it works for both adults and youth. Sign up and indicate your age. For Scouts, they will conduct a youth academy. Here's the link for more information https://cwops.org/cw-academy-2/ <https://k2bsa.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=56ce1526bb2372707f5868e21&id=c794745b10&e=2627f5e62b> Amateur Radio Service to Scouting Award The ARRL has published a list of all those who have earned the Amateur Radio Service to Scouting Award. You can find it at the bottom of the page Amateur Radio and Scouting <https://k2bsa.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=56ce1526bb2372707f5868e21&id=197b0b980f&e=2627f5e62b>. Check it out to see if those who are supporting your JOTA and Radio Scouting events have been recognized. If not, complete the nomination form and add the Community Organization Award Square Knot to their uniform recognizing them for all they do to support amateur radio and Scouting. USA Radio Scouting Net — January 10 Chris Overbey, WA5DM, hosts a Radio Scouting Net on the second Thursday of every month. 9 PM Central on Echolink *JOTA-365* (480809). Check in and compare notes about your JOTA station and all Radio Scouting topics. Mark your calendars for Thursday January 10th at 9 PM Central. Scout Camps on the Air — Find Other Stations Have you activated an amateur radio station at a Scout camp? It could have been for summer camp, a camporee, a troop camp, or perhaps for Jamboree on the Air. With Scout Camps on the Air you can not only register your own station but you can also find others to arrange contacts. You can learn more at Scout Camps on the Air (SCOTA) <https://k2bsa.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=56ce1526bb2372707f5868e21&id=c627df643a&e=2627f5e62b>. K2BSA Call Sign Use The K2BSA call sign is available for use at Scouting events. You can submit your request to use the call sign at http://www.k2bsa.net/call-sign-use/ <https://k2bsa.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=56ce1526bb2372707f5868e21&id=7c939703f7&e=2627f5e62b> and you can see upcoming operations at http://www.k2bsa.net/k2bsa-calendar/ <https://k2bsa.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=56ce1526bb2372707f5868e21&id=b3844e8c17&e=2627f5e62b> Note that the call sign issued will include a /1, or /2 etc. to designate the USA call sign area of activation. Only one station can be active in each call sign area on any given date. So review the calendar to see if your area is available on the dates of your event. An alternative is to reserve a 1x1 callsign. See http://1x1callsigns.org <https://k2bsa.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=56ce1526bb2372707f5868e21&id=ec36d0460f&e=2627f5e62b> for more information. In 2018 forty Scouting operations put the K2BSA call sign on the air. K2BSA Amateur Radio Association Everyone is welcome to join the K2BSA Amateur Radio Association. Dues are $12 for a lifetime membership. 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