Get Radio-Active!

Scouts Australia is conducting a National 'Get Radio Active' Camp activity next year on April 15 - 18 2009. This activity is being organized and presented by the Victorian Scout Radio and Electronics Service Unit (SRESU).

Participants, will, after the training, and successfully sitting the assessment, be eligible to receive a Certificate of Proficiency and will apply for their Amateur Operator License.

The residential course will be held at Gilwell Park, in Victoria. Scouts from about age 13 and up, including Venturers, Rovers and Leaders may attend.

Attendance at the camp can earn Scouts their Adventure level Communications Badge. Venturers can use the course and the Formal Assessments to gain their Pursuits Badges.
Rovers can extend the knowledge learnt and start an interesting pathway as part of their BP Award Scheme or a stepping stone into an interesting career path.

Leaders can use the skills learnt to improve their communications planning or skills for activities.

All successful candidates in the formal assessment will be entitled to wear the Amateur Radio Badge on their uniform.

In some States, Amateur Radio operators provide essential communications services to Scout events.

Many scouting people and friends of scouting are enjoying the many aspects of the hobby, including Fox Hunting and Radio contesting. Scout Stations regularly score very well in both Australian and World Wide Amateur Radio contests.

To find more information, visit the Website at www.sresu.asn.au

Applications close when maximum applicant numbers are reached or at the end of February 2009.

Get Radio-Active!

Source: Wireless Institute of Australia