K2BSA Ham Radio

Ham Radio at the 2005 BSA National Jamboree

Jamboree 2005 is History!

The 2005 Jamboree is over, and, 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!). 

I'll have some pictures and a more detailed write-up on this website in the near future. In the meanwhile, "thanks" to all the staff, and to the Scouts who made it all worthwhile. 

- Mike Brown, WB2JWD
K2BSA Misc. Activity & Support Coordinator

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? Our licensing group has their own web page, as well as a page for classes and exams. 
• I'm going to the 2005 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 2005? 
• How can I learn more about Amateur Radio? Ask the American Radio Relay League! (Link to ARRL homepage)
• Who's in charge here? The 2005 K2BSA Chairman (volunteer in charge) is Ed Dudley WA4ISI, (e-mail: wa4isi@arrl.net) and the Director (professional advisor) is Ray Moyer WD8JKV (e-mail: rmoyer@netbsa.org).
• How can I get more information on the Jamboree? BSA National HQ has a page.

Ghosts of K2BSA Past...

• 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
Misc. Activity and Support Coordinator ("Other"), K2BSA 2005

You can e-mail me at wb2jwd@htva.net or by snail mail at:

Mike Brown, WB2JWD
41 Creamery Road,
Richford, NY 13835.