Every October, more than 200,000 Scouts and Scouters of all types (we're talking Boy Scout and Girl Scouts here) take to the amateur bands to meet on the air, exchange ideas and make new friends. During this event, young people from all parts of the world are able to experience the magic of wireless communication through our hobby. Some will become licensed themselves as a result of this exposure and experience. Others will be sure to participate the following October. But one thing is for sure--everyone will have a great time!

Jamboree On the Air takes place each year the third weekend in October--this year that's October 21-22.  The event starts at 0001 local time on October 21 and ends at 2359 local time on October 22. Sponsored by the World Organization of the Scout Movement, the ARRL and many other Scout groups and Amateur Radio clubs such as KWARC, JOTA is the largest of all on-air activity for youth.

But there's a missing piece of the puzzle that has to be put in place for the opportunity to afford that enjoyment and magic to a group of young people to be possible. That missing piece is you!

Here is how it works: Over the Oct 21-22 weekend, several KWARC members as well as Amateur Radio operators and ham clubs around the world plan to host groups of Scouts / Scouters -- or any young person, for that matter, whether involved in Scouting or not--and we will show them what ham radio is all about.

The Scouts / Scouters will get on the air--with the guidance of the licensed KWARC control operator, of course--and try Morse code, learn about the importance of Amateur Radio, work on their Communications Merit Badge, or participate in any other activity the host has planned.

So Are You Participating?   Lynda is seeking Phone and CW operators to keep activity high.  We plan on being QRV on 40, 20, 15 and 10 as well as 2 metres.