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!Patrol Activity | ![[Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|Patrol Activity]] | ||
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
|Awesome MB to work as a patrol / Max Size 12 scouts | |Awesome MB to work as a patrol / Max Size 12 scouts | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Virtual Field Trip | ![[Virtual Field Trip Planning Guide|Virtual Field Trip]] | ||
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
|Require presenter shares radio in virtual meeting | |Require presenter shares radio in virtual meeting | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Family Activity | ![[Family Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Family Activity]] | ||
|BGcolor=red| POOR | |BGcolor=red| POOR | ||
|Requires access to Radio Transmitter | |Requires access to Radio Transmitter | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Service Activity | ![[Service Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Service Activity]] | ||
|BGcolor=yellow| FAIR | |BGcolor=yellow| FAIR | ||
|Useage in Emergency Preparedness Drills | |Useage in Emergency Preparedness Drills | ||
|- | |- | ||
!S.T.E.M. Activity | ![[STEM Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|S.T.E.M. Activity]] | ||
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
|Learn how to use Modern Digital Technology | |Learn how to use Modern Digital Technology | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Field Trip | ![[Field Trip Merit Badge Planning Guide|Field Trip]] | ||
|BGcolor=yellow| FAIR | |BGcolor=yellow| FAIR | ||
| Find a remote broadcast location | | Find a remote broadcast location | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Duty-to-God | ![[Duty-to-God Merit Badge Planning Guide|Duty-to-God]] | ||
|BGcolor=red| POOR | |BGcolor=red| POOR | ||
| N/A | | N/A | ||
|- | |- | ||
!MB Day | ![[Merit Badge Day Planning Guide|MB Day]] | ||
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
| But only if you broadcast equipment. Many special Radio MB Day groups abound. | | But only if you broadcast equipment. Many special Radio MB Day groups abound. | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Overnighter | ![[Overnighter Merit Badge Planning Guide|Overnighter]] | ||
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
| Find a remote broadcast location | | Find a remote broadcast location | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Summer Camp | ![[Summer Camp Merit Badge Planning Guide|Summer Camp]] | ||
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT | |BGcolor=lime| GREAT | ||
| Pre-requisite: Scout Camp has their own broadcast transmitter | | Pre-requisite: Scout Camp has their own broadcast transmitter | ||
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* '''[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Radio.pdf Radio Merit Badge File Store]''': Online resources | * '''[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Radio.pdf Radio Merit Badge File Store]''': Online resources | ||
* '''[http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Radio.pdf Radio Merit Badge Worksheets]''': Worksheets are optional - but highly preferred by many MBC. When you find that many requirements say "discuss" - the worksheet can help you gather your thoughts beforehand. | * '''[http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Radio.pdf Radio Merit Badge Worksheets]''': Worksheets are optional - but highly preferred by many MBC. When you find that many requirements say "discuss" - the worksheet can help you gather your thoughts beforehand. | ||
* '''[https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00NCB9DHK/maintourvacationA/ Radio Merit Badge Booklet]''': Everything thing you need to know about | * '''[https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00NCB9DHK/maintourvacationA/ Radio Merit Badge Booklet]''': Everything thing you need to know about Radio is right here. Get this study guide from either Amazon or your Troop Library, Merit Badge Counselor or Scoutmaster to Learn More About this Subject. | ||
* '''[https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio Radio @ Simple-Wikipedia]''': Get the basics quickly. | * '''[https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio Radio @ Simple-Wikipedia]''': Get the basics quickly. | ||
= B. Introduction Meeting = | = B. Introduction Meeting = | ||
[[Image:HamRadio3.jpg|thumb|right]] | [[Image:HamRadio3.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
Most merit badge activities do best to have a "introduction" meeting where the patrol can discuss how to get started and to plan out their field trips. | Most merit badge activities do best to have a "introduction" meeting where the patrol can discuss how to get started and to plan out their field trips. Send out the activity flyer in advance to use as an meeting agenda. Your scouts will then know what to expect. | ||
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Radio is a classic example of a patrol sized activity. When you have too few scouts it is hard to finish the projects, and if you have too many scouts then there is not enough space or equipment and many end up just standing around. But for the typical patrol (4-10 scouts) you should find that there is plenty for everyone to become fully immersed in the activity and have fun.</font></b> | |||
== News Flash == | == News Flash == | ||
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* '''Reg #5: Block Diagrams of a Radio''' | * '''Reg #5: Block Diagrams of a Radio''' | ||
Resources: | Discussion Resources: | ||
== Pre-Open Gathering Activity == | |||
A gathering activity before the official meeting start is a great way to set a fun theme for the meeting. | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APdi0thkDrA Youtube NOAA Weather Alert Broadcast] - Severe Thunderstorm alert. | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APdi0thkDrA Youtube NOAA Weather Alert Broadcast] - Severe Thunderstorm alert. | ||
* Video demo - how radio works | |||
=E. Field Trip = | =E. Field Trip = | ||
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== [[Jamboree on the Air]] == | == [[Jamboree on the Air]] == | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Joti2020A.PNG|right]] | ||
* '''[https://www.scouting.org/jota/ JOTA Official Scout Website]''' | * '''[https://www.scouting.org/jota/ JOTA Official Scout Website]''' | ||
* '''[https://k2bsa.net/jota/ K2BSA Official Website]''' | * '''[https://k2bsa.net/jota/ K2BSA Official Website]''' | ||
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== Related Merit Badges == | == Related Merit Badges == | ||
Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity: | Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity: | ||
* [[Citizenship in the World Merit Badge Activity Planner]] | * [[Citizenship in the World Merit Badge Activity Planner|Citizenship in the World]] | ||
* [[Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Activity Planner|Emergency Preparedness]] | |||
== 1920s Boy Scout Radio Set == | == 1920s Boy Scout Radio Set == | ||
