Alternative A: Radio Communications

• Log 25 different amateur radio stations, showing date, time, callsign, frequency, readability and location. Some broadcast stations may be included.

• Demonstrate how to tune a simple communications receiver.

• Give an example of a typical greetings message.

• Explain in simple terms how radio waves travel around the world.

• Know the more commonly used HF and VHF amateur frequency bands.

• Know the phonetic alphabet and define at least eight international Q code signals.

• Demonstrate your ability to recognise callsigns from the UK and near continent.

• Visit an amateur radio station.

• Learn the regulations governing the use of amateur radio equipment.

Notes

A Scout who holds or gains the Radio Amateur Licence (Foundation, Intermediate or Full) or the Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate of Competence and Authority to Operate or the Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s Licence automatically qualifies for this Badge