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Radio Merit Badge Day Boy Scouts of America. Guide for Presenters: Intro, Lunch, and Closing Sessions BSA National Radio Scouting Committee 2012. Gathering Activity. Play two Ham Band music videos for early arrivers beginning at 8:45: “ See You on the Airwaves ” “ The Contest ”.
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Radio Merit Badge DayBoy Scouts of America Guide for Presenters: Intro, Lunch, and Closing Sessions BSA National Radio Scouting Committee 2012
Gathering Activity • Play two Ham Band music videos for early arrivers beginning at 8:45: • “See You on the Airwaves” • “The Contest”
Orientation Session Topics • Introductory “Hello” Video on Amateur Radio • Orientation • Introductions • Divide into four patrols • Choose number of patrols according to number of scouts attending. • Vary the program according to number of patrols.
Orientation • Goal – To earn Radio Merit Badge and Have Fun • Write key facts in your notebooks • Good Behavior • Pay attention • Ask meaningful questions • Treat the place and instructors with respect. • Don’t touch things unless you’re told to, especially in the museum area • Hams all greet each other with just their first names, so you can too! • Housekeeping • You’ll be moving between three classrooms. • Hang coats and store lunches in closet • Clean-up each classroom as you leave • Restrooms are located at… • Help fold tables and move chairs at end of the day • Safety – Fire Exits and First Aid
Introductions & Career • Introductions • Ham Radio Operators • Important Guests • Learning about Radio can lead to a career
Divide into patrols • Count off by fours and remember your Patrol’s Phonetic Letter • Patrols assemble in each corner • Determine Highest ranking Scout to be Patrol Leader • Receive Class schedule and move as groups to respective classrooms.
Lunch Time Activity • Show the following videos while Scouts eat their lunches: • Amateur Radio Today • Icom 2004 Hamvention Part 3 Video Tour with Sarah and Trevor • Q&A session
Closing Session Show “Katrina the Untold Story’ preview Tie to “Be Prepared “ and “Do a good Turn Daily” Hand out upcoming Technician Course flyer and current ARRL recruiting brochure Present Blue Cards Thank host Gather for Group Photo Clean up