How to take part?
Contact a local amateur radio operator;
Invite him to set up his radio station in your Scout Hall;
Call "CQ Jamboree" on the Scout Frequencies;
Answer any Scout station that replies to your call.
Yes, it's that simple....
First contact a local amateur radio operator, or amateur radio club and ask for help. Radio amateurs are enthusiastic about their hobby and most of them will be willing to help you participate in the JOTA.
Most Scout Associations have appointed a (NJO) who can bring you into contact with a radio amateur. Otherwise the national amateur radio organization in your country will be able to give you the name and address of a radio amateur in your area. See also the address list of Amateur Radio Organisations on this web site. National JOTA Organizer
The radio operator may suggest that the Scouts visit his station during the JOTA, or that he brings his equipment to your local headquarters, or campsite. Often JOTA radio stations have been set up in unusual locations such as at the top of a mountain or on a boat.
Have a look at the resource material that is available in the on line library. It is there to help you organise an exciting weekend for your Scouts.
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