K2BSA Ham Radio

Ham Radio at the 2010 BSA National Jamboree

The K2BSA staff is now complete for 2010 Jamboree. Thanks to all of those who applied. The Director (professional adviser) is Bob Wiemers, W5FIG,  Bob.Wiemers@scouting.org   and the Chairman (volunteer in charge) is Ed Dudley, WA4ISI, wa4isi@arrl.net  

There is a small chance some one will have to drop out due to unforeseen circumstances. I will maintain a list of those who are interested in case some one has to drop out.  Please contact me if you are interested in being on the list. 

Be sure to look for us on the air July 26th thru August 4th, 2010. If you are attending the Jamboree and would like to operate be sure to bring a copy of your license. No license? Join one of our license classes and get your license. Classes will be offered daily. The ARRL is sponsoring tests on site. You can complete everything at the Jamboree and go home with a ham license.

  - Ed Dudley, WA4ISI
K2BSA Chairman

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What are the K2BSA (JOTA) Frequencies and how do I get a QSL from K2BSA? 
• What are the requirements for Radio Merit Badge?
• How about licensing at the Jamboree? interested folks should contact David Gaddis, KE4KPC, dgaddis@comcast.net for more information. Licensing will be done as in the past, Technician classes during the day and testing in the evenings.  
• I'm going to the Jamboree - can I charge my HT at K2BSA? 
• And while I'm there, how can I get to operate K2BSA? 
• Who's on the K2BSA staff in 2010?
• How can I learn more about Amateur Radio? Ask the American Radio Relay League! (Link to ARRL homepage)
• How can I get more information on the Jamboree? BSA National HQ has a page.

Ghosts of K2BSA Past...

• K2BSA at the 2005 Jamboree: from the point of view of K2BSA, it was a success. In the ten days of the Jamboree, from Sunday, July 24th, through Tuesday, August 2nd, thousands of Scouts toured the K2BSA station, many hundreds earned Radio Merit Badge, and 116 new hams earned their Tech licenses (along with 11 who upgraded to General or Extra). We made more than 60 satellite contacts, and thousands of voice and CW contacts on 80 through 2 meters (including a number with the FBI!).  A list of the 2005 staff is available here. 
• The 2001 K2BSA Operation:
  • What was it like at the 2001 Jamboree?  
  • Jason Zeibel's page
  • Who was on the K2BSA staff in 2001?
• What was it like at the 1997 Jamboree?
  • An article in the "Youth Forum" of Worldradio magazine. Our thanks to Brian N5ZGT!
• What was it like at the 1993 Jamboree? *
• What was it like at the 1989 Jamboree? *
• What was it like at the 1985 Jamboree? *
• What was it like at the 1981 Jamboree? *
• What was it like at the 1973 Jamborees? (yes, there were two!)*

* - these articles reprinted from QST Magazine by permission of ARRL

This page was prepared by 
Mike Brown WB2JWD
K2BSA staff 1981-2005