VK Jamboree

The 22nd Australian Jamboree is the biggest event on the Australian Scouting calendar.

With more, WIA JOTA co-ordinator Bob Bristow, VK6POP

"Over 12,000 Scouts and Leaders from all around Australia and other countries will converge on Cataract Scout Park in January 2010 to take part in a 2 week long camp.

"The theme of the Jamboree is 'Test Your Limits', and Scouts will enjoy a wide variety of activities on and off site that will indeed test their limits.

"Amateur Radio has been part of Scout Jamborees for more than 50 years, and this Jamboree will be no different, with activities based around the purpose built radio shack onsite.

"The Amateur Radio activity at the Jamboree is being provided by the Fisher’s Ghost Amateur Radio Club.
Wal VK2ZWK tells me that they are providing several operating positions in the shack, as well as activities and passive displays around the shack.

"The HF stations will operate around the JOTA frequencies. There will also be an IRLP node, number 6111, and APRS onsite. The FGARC has secured the magnificent callsign
'VI 2 AJ 2010' for the duration of the event.
QSLs via the bureau.

"As always, extra help would be appreciated. If you are able to help out either before the Jamboree, or during the Jamboree as a day worker, your assistance would be welcome. Anyone working during the Jamboree must be
able to comply with the NSW working with children requirements, and prior registration is required.

"If you don’t know how to contact FGARC, contact
vk6pop@wia.org.au and I’ll pass your enquiry on to Wal VK2ZWK."

Bob Bristow VK6POP

Wireless Institute of Australia