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Radio
MBC:
Bob Klaus (call sign N0YWB)
Michael Miller (call sign KC0NXN)
Laurie Canady (call sign KC0WLO)
John Canady (call sign W0JWC)
Licensed through the National Association for Amateur Radio.
Recommended for 14yrs and up.
Class Size: 24
Minimum Required: 6 (If minimum is not met, scouts will be offered another class or refund).
Pre-Requisites:
- read the BSA Radio pamphlet
- Completing as much of the worksheet as possible before class
- Note: the completed worksheet will be turned in the afternoon of the class and reviewed by the instructors for accuracy/completeness. During this time, Scouts will be working with amateur radio operators to make radio contacts (req 9a)
Optional:
Scouts can help erect the big HF antenna if they arrive an hour before (~7:30am). Please check in at Registration first for instructions on where to go.
Scouts may benefit from earning Electricity and Electronics MB, but these are not required.
Scouts are strong encouraged to purchase and read the Radio Merit Badge Pamphlet from their local scout shop or online, SKU:655194, $4.99.
Scouts are encouraged to fill out the worksheet prior to class as much as they can (all but 9) based on reading the pamphlet so that they can focus on discussion and hands on.