DATES
14th – 16th October 2022
WHAT IS THE JAMBOREE-ON-THE-AIR (JOTA)?
As shared by JOTA/JOTI Jamboree:
The JOTA is an annual event in which Scouts and Guides all over the world connect with each other by means of amateur radio. Short-wave radio signals carry their voices to virtually any corner of the world. It’s the shear excitement of having a live conversation with a fellow Scout or Guide at some other place in the world that attracts so many young people to this event. JOTA is a real Jamboree during which Scouting experiences are exchanged and ideas are shared.
The use of amateur-radio techniques offers an extra educational dimension for Scouts. Many grasp the opportunity to discover the world of wireless radio techniques and electronics. Thousands of volunteer radio amateurs assist the Scouts over the JOTA weekend with their knowledge, equipment and enthusiasm.
WORLD SCOUT FREQUENCIES
Scout Frequencies are chosen in a segment where low-power, simple stations are transmitting. This allows Scouts to operate such stations from camp sites and still be able to communicate with others.
| Band | Phone (MHz) | CW (MHz) |
| 80 m | 3.690 & 3.940 | 3.570 |
| 40 m | 7.090 & 7.190 | 7.030 |
| 20 m | 14.290 | 14.060 |
| 17 m | 18.140 | 18.080 |
| 15 m | 21.360 | 21.140 |
| 12 m | 24.960 | 24.910 |
| 10 m | 28.390 | 28.180 |
| 6 m | 50.160 | 50.160 |
Source: JOTA/JOTI Radio Handbook 2022
Let’s connect with the worldwide Scouts and share the fun of our common hobby with them.
If you have any questions regarding topics concerning the IARU R1 Youth Working Group always feel free to reach out to us via email at youth@iaru-r1.org.
Hi i’m a Scout Leader fromm BSO on Holiday . Now i’m looking for a Jota Station near heysham in UK so I could make a contact top a Scout groups in the netherlands. Are there any groups around Here in Heysham?
Hello Holly,
you can try reaching out to the UK youth coordinator, Jonathan MØVRI (callsign@rsgb.org.uk).
73,
Markus DL8GM
Vice Chair IARU-R1 Youth WG