Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) is an annual event where Scouts worldwide connect via amateur radio to communicate, share experiences, and foster international friendship.
COST: Free will donations help support WB6BSA amateur radio programs. Open to All Scouts & Families
Connect live on amateur radio with Scout units all over the world! Take the microphone to speak with fellow Scouts from other states and nations, exchange greetings, and discover global radio fellowship.
Learn electronic navigation and radio tracking! Using handheld directional antennas and signal receivers, Scouts work in teams to locate hidden low-power radio transmitters concealed across Camp Balboa. A thrilling electronic treasure hunt! Open to Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venture Scouts, and families.
Equip your family with an emergency communication strategy. Learn how to use everyday FRS/GMRS two-way radios when cell towers and electrical networks go offline during fires, earthquakes, or disasters. Includes channel planning & protocol.
Complete major requirements for the official Radio Merit Badge! Experienced volunteer mentors cover radio theory, wave propagation, electronics, safety, FCC rules, callsigns, Morse code, and give Scouts hands-on time operating the WB6BSA station.
