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As the name suggests, Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) is way for guides and scouts around the world to meet by communicating over the radio waves, using amateur radio equipment, without the organisation and expense of travelling long distances.

The first JOTA was held in conjunction with 50th Anniversary of Scouting in 1957, after being devised by scout leader and amateur radio operator Les R Mitchell G3BHK.

Each year over the third full weekend in October, guides and scouts around the world use the various frequencies allocated to amateur radio operators, to exchange greetings and learn about each other. A international competition is held each year to design a JOTA blanket badge, which is available to all youth members participating in JOTA.

 

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Amateur Radio (sometimes known has ham radio) is a popular hobby that brings people of all ages, electronics and communication together. Amateur radio provides communication across town, around the world, or even into space using modern radio equipment and digital communication modes.

Amateur radio operators are licensed by governments in over 100 countries world wide, after demonstrating a level of technical knowledge and operating competence.

What is Amateur Radio is a link, in the Useful Links menu, to videos which will give you good introduction to what amateur radio is all about.

 

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This web site has been prepared by amateur radio operator, Paul VK2GX, who has been involved in JOTA since the 1970s. This is not an official web site of any guide, scout or amateur radio organisation.This web site and its content (including any information uploaded or provided by third party linked web sites) is intended to provide general information only. You should consider if the information provided is relevant for your specific circumstances, and if you should seek additional or alternative information to meet your specific circumstances.

If you believe that any of the content is incomplete or inaccurate, or you have suggestions on this web site can be improved, please let me know using the Contact Us link, which can be found in the Main Menu.

The St George Amateur Society Inc does not endorse, verify, make any representations, or take responsibility for the content, truthfulness, accuracy, quality or completeness of the content or activities conducted on the "Jamboree On The Air - Australia" web site or any linked third party web sites.

 

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