K2BSA Ham Radio

Ham Radio at the 2010 BSA National Jamboree

Plans are currently under way for K2BSA at the 2010 Jamboree. The 2010 K2BSA Chairman (volunteer in charge) is Ed Dudley WA4ISI, (e-mail: wa4isi@arrl.net) and the Director (professional advisor) is Mike Childers W9MC (e-mail: childers@netbsa.org). 

If you would like to apply for a staff position, you need to apply on-line  at http://www.bsajamboree.org/staff.html .  Be sure to indicate your first choice as K2BSA. In addition to the requirements listed for the Jamboree you must have an amateur radio license. 

There are four main areas of activity for K2BSA at the Jamboree: 

1. The Demonstration Station - where Amateur Radio is on display for thousands to see. 

2. Merit Badge Midway - Where the radio merit badge is offered along with instruction in amateur radio. 

3. Licensing - Exams and classes are offered as time allows. 

4. Setup, Support and Miscellaneous Activities. 

If accepted you should be aware of the extreme weather conditions for this part of Virginia in August. It is not unusual to have 100/100 days. That is 100 degrees and 100 % humidity.   

- 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? We should have opportunities for licensing at the 2010 Jamboree. Watch this site for more information as the time approaches.  
• 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? The 2010 K2BSA Chairman (volunteer in charge) is Ed Dudley WA4ISI, (e-mail: wa4isi@arrl.net) and the Director (professional advisor) is Mike Childers W9MC (e-mail: childers@netbsa.org). Beyond that, as staff is appointed, updates will be posted when available.
• 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
Misc. Activity and Support Coordinator ("Other"), K2BSA 2005