06-05-2017, 03:43 PM
From WIA News for 6th May 2017 comes a timely reminder that JOTA will again be upon us before we realise it :
Date this year is 20 to 22 October 2017.
The theme for JOTA-JOTI 2017 is “60 Years Connecting Scouts” i.e. this year is the 60th JOTA.
"JOTA
Considering participating in Jamboree On The Air for the first time and don’t know where to start, or a previous poor experience leaves you reluctant to become involved again?
Hello, I am Paul VK2GX and in this short news item I would like to offer a few hints and tips, to help in achieving a successful JOTA experience for everyone.
Tip 1 – setting up and operating a JOTA station can be a big commitment for one person. Considering seeking assistance from other local operators or radio club.
Tip 2 – make contact with guide and scout leaders as early as possible, to allow plenty of time to plan and organise a successful JOTA activity. Don’t be discouraged if a previous approach to leaders have been declined, as circumstances may have changed.
Tip 3 – as with most relationships, guide and scout leaders are no different. Don’t be discouraged if your offer of a JOTA station is not accepted at the first approach. Try to keep things simple and avoid using too much technical jargon.
Tip 4 – Jamboree On The Air should be a joint venture between guides, scouts and amateur radio. The leader’s role is to organise the JOTA activity and supervise the youth members. The radio operator’s role is to set up and operate an amateur radio station, establish and maintain contacts with other JOTA stations.
Tip 5 – Try to establish the numbers of youth members that will be attending during JOTA, as this will determine the resources you will need for the JOTA station.
For more suggestions and tips please visit the JOTA Australia website http://www.jota.sgars.org
In future news items there will be more information to hopefully help make the 60th Jamboree On The Air, a great success and an event to remember.
73 from Paul VK2GX "
You may find some useful info and/or ideas on a previous forum topic "JOTA 2016" at http://www.ozlogger.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=8
The dedicated JOTA/JOTI web site is http://jotajoti.info/
Date this year is 20 to 22 October 2017.
The theme for JOTA-JOTI 2017 is “60 Years Connecting Scouts” i.e. this year is the 60th JOTA.
"JOTA
Considering participating in Jamboree On The Air for the first time and don’t know where to start, or a previous poor experience leaves you reluctant to become involved again?
Hello, I am Paul VK2GX and in this short news item I would like to offer a few hints and tips, to help in achieving a successful JOTA experience for everyone.
Tip 1 – setting up and operating a JOTA station can be a big commitment for one person. Considering seeking assistance from other local operators or radio club.
Tip 2 – make contact with guide and scout leaders as early as possible, to allow plenty of time to plan and organise a successful JOTA activity. Don’t be discouraged if a previous approach to leaders have been declined, as circumstances may have changed.
Tip 3 – as with most relationships, guide and scout leaders are no different. Don’t be discouraged if your offer of a JOTA station is not accepted at the first approach. Try to keep things simple and avoid using too much technical jargon.
Tip 4 – Jamboree On The Air should be a joint venture between guides, scouts and amateur radio. The leader’s role is to organise the JOTA activity and supervise the youth members. The radio operator’s role is to set up and operate an amateur radio station, establish and maintain contacts with other JOTA stations.
Tip 5 – Try to establish the numbers of youth members that will be attending during JOTA, as this will determine the resources you will need for the JOTA station.
For more suggestions and tips please visit the JOTA Australia website http://www.jota.sgars.org
In future news items there will be more information to hopefully help make the 60th Jamboree On The Air, a great success and an event to remember.
73 from Paul VK2GX "
You may find some useful info and/or ideas on a previous forum topic "JOTA 2016" at http://www.ozlogger.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=8
The dedicated JOTA/JOTI web site is http://jotajoti.info/
Doug VK4ADC @ QG62LG51
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If you have a comment or question, post it as it may trigger or answer the query in someone else's mind.