Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. It is held annually the third full weekend in October. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts and hams around the world, around the nation, and in your own community. This jamboree requires no travel, other than to a nearby amateur radio operator’s ham shack. Many times you can find the hams will come to you by setting up a station at your Scout camporee, at the park down the block, or perhaps at a ham shack already set up at your council’s camp.
Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. It is held annually the third full weekend in October. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts and hams worldwide, around the nation, and in your community. This jamboree requires no travel, other than to a nearby amateur radio operator’s ham shack. You can often find the hams coming to you by setting up a station at your Scout camporee, at the park down the block, or perhaps at a ham shack already set up at your council’s camp.
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Scouts of any age can participate, from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts and Venturers, including girls. Once at the ham radio station, Scouts of America communication typically involves talking on a microphone and listening to the station speakers. However, many forms of specialized communication may also be taking place, such as video communication, digital communication (much like sending a message on your smartphone but transmitted by radio), or communication through a satellite relay or an earth-based relay (called a repeater). The exchanges include such information as name, location (called QTH in ham speak), Scout rank, age, and hobbies. The stations you’ll be communicating with can be across town, across the country, or even around the world! The World Scout Bureau reported that the 2017 JOTA-JOTI had over 1.5 million Scout participants from more than 160 countries.
Tried a few more spots around Bakersfield with Explorer QRZ-1 HT and my BTech UV-25X2 25w.
No reception from locations in SW Bakersfield to my house in SE, appears to be too low, not line of sight.
Did stop by Home Depot in East Hills and Target East Hills.
Home Depot fair signal, obvious signal difference between Handheld and Mobile, but, there were variables. Inside car quiet and more power, outside less power, but also wind and traffic noise, but still amazed
Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933, and remains the most popular event in ham radio.
Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill, and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933 and remains the most popular on ham radio.
The Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association will be hosting its Field Day 2022 event at the Brite Valley Aquatic Recreation Area (aka Brite Lake) located at 22902 Banducci Road, Tehachapi CA 93561 under Pavilion 3 (Southwest) corner of the lake. Please use the gate code 2038398 to enter the park and make your way to Pavilion 3.
Pacificon℠ gives you three great days of activities
Pacificon℠ gives you three great days of activities for one low cost:
* A full slate of outstanding Forum presentations about a wide range of amateur radio topics
* Gordon West
* A large Vendor Expo filled with exciting products and exhibits
* An outdoor Swap Meet
* Youth Activities
* Electronics kit building and soldering instruction
* A One Day License Prep Class to prepare you to pass the amateur radio Technician license examination and get your first amateur radio license
* A One Day License Prep Class to prepare you to upgrade to the General Class level.
* Two days of License Testing
* A Special Events Station where you can operate and contact other hams worldwide, even if you don’t have a General or Extra Class license
* A wonderful Banquet with Keynote Speaker
* Our annual Wouff Hong Initiation ceremony
* A chance to hear about and discuss important national amateur radio issues with top ARRL leaders
* A chance to win radios and other great prizes throughout the convention
And perhaps the best part – a chance to interact and share information with lots of other amateur radio enthusiasts to further (or begin) your own knowledge and to advance the hobby
Amateur Radio License Exam Session will be held in the Community Room of the Salvation Army in Tehachapi, CA.
August 2022
EXAM SESSION
08/13/2022 | Tehachapi CA 93561
Sponsor: Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association
Location: Salvation Army Community Center
Time: 2:30 PM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
Amateur Radio License Exam Session will be held in the Community Room of the Salvation Army in Tehachapi, CA.
June 2022
EXAM SESSION
06/11/2022 | Tehachapi CA 93561
Sponsor: Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association
Location: Salvation Army Community Center
Time: 2:30 PM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
Amateur Radio License Exam Session will be held in the Community Room of the Salvation Army in Tehachapi, CA.
May 2022
EXAM SESSION
05/14/2022 | Tehachapi CA 93561
Sponsor: Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association
Location: Salvation Army Community Center
Time: 2:30 PM (No Walk-ins / Register or Call ahead)
