A satellite tower represents the Amateur Radio Hub

Discover the world of amateur radio and learn how Scouts can connect over the airwaves this JOTA-JOTI. Here you will also find tons of fun and educational activities using amateur radio.

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Learn more about amateur radio here.

Ongoing

Amateur Radio Quiz

Ongoing
11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19+
Scouts for SDGs Challenge, Life Skills Challenge, Super Challenge: Total JOTA-JOTI Explorer Challenge

What do you know about amateur radio communication? Let's test your knowledge using a QUIZ

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Pictures by radio - SSTV World

Ongoing
11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19+
Scouts for SDGs Challenge, Life Skills Challenge, Super Challenge: Total JOTA-JOTI Explorer Challenge

Do you know that it is possible to send images though radio frequency? How cool is that?

Join this activity to learn how to turn your images into sound and then back into images!

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Communication during emergencies

Ongoing
11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19+
Scouts for SDGs Challenge, Life Skills Challenge, Super Challenge: Total JOTA-JOTI Explorer Challenge

Are you good at keeping cool under pressure? Want to put your Scout skills to the test? Take part in this exciting activity with your Scout or Guide group to practice communicating in an emergency.

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Setting blocks through radio communication

Ongoing
Under 10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19+
Scouts for SDGs Challenge, Life Skills Challenge, Super Challenge: Total JOTA-JOTI Explorer Challenge

Love to build? Up for a challenge? Try this fun activity with your Scout or Guide Group and put your communication skills to the test with a LEGO-building project!

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Amateur radio around the world

Ongoing
Under 10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19+
Scouts for SDGs Challenge, Life Skills Challenge, Super Challenge: Total JOTA-JOTI Explorer Challenge

Curious about amateur radio? Want to discover more about using amateur radio to communicate with others and meet friends around the world? Here are some great videos to show you more about this exciting hobby!

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Manual for amateur radio activity

Ongoing
11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19+
Scouts for SDGs Challenge, Life Skills Challenge, Super Challenge: Total JOTA-JOTI Explorer Challenge

Interested in putting your amateur radio skills to the next level?

Check out the JOTA-JOTI Manual for amateur radio activity to find everything you need to set up your own amateur radio.

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Jota-Joti amateur radio card challenge

Ongoing
Under 10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19+
Scouts for SDGs Challenge, Life Skills Challenge, Super Challenge: Total JOTA-JOTI Explorer Challenge

Do you like playing cards? Play this game and test your knowledge of amateur radio.

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Bingo (Bravo-India-November-Brave-Oscar)

Ongoing
Under 10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19+
Scouts for SDGs Challenge, Life Skills Challenge, Super Challenge: Total JOTA-JOTI Explorer Challenge

Try this fun bingo game with your Scout or Guide Group to learn how to spell using the International Phonetic Alphabet!

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How to build a Morse key

Ongoing
11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19+
Scouts for SDGs Challenge, Life Skills Challenge, Super Challenge: Total JOTA-JOTI Explorer Challenge

Let’s communicate using Morse Code and everyday items you can find at home! With little bit of concentration, you will be able to transmit messages in Morse code from anywhere in the world.

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Word search

Ongoing
Under 10, 11-12, 13-14
Scouts for SDGs Challenge, Life Skills Challenge, Super Challenge: Total JOTA-JOTI Explorer Challenge

Word searches are fun and educational! Play these puzzle to learn key terms used in amateur radio.

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Navy battle game using the international phonetic alphabet

Ongoing
Under 10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19+
Scouts for SDGs Challenge, Life Skills Challenge, Super Challenge: Total JOTA-JOTI Explorer Challenge

Save your fleet! Play this fun game and learn the International Phonetic Alphabet.

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Radio Scout station hunt

Ongoing
11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19+
Scouts for SDGs Challenge, Life Skills Challenge, Super Challenge: Total JOTA-JOTI Explorer Challenge

It is possible to listen to radio signals using free web-controlled receivers. Join this activity and identify at least ten Scout radio stations!

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