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=E. Field Trip =
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A related field trip with the MBC will be a great time to do the second half of this merit badge activity:
A related field trip with the MBC will be a great time to do the second half of this merit badge activity:


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== Ham Radio Campout ==
== Ham Radio Campout ==
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A few years ago, one of the "Roadkill Patrol" scout leaders brought his Ham Radio on a campout where there was electical supply.  He then hung his radio antenna high up in the trees where he got pretty good reception.  His radio operation there was a success.
A few years ago, one of the "Roadkill Patrol" scout leaders brought his Ham Radio on a campout where there was electical supply.  He then hung his radio antenna high up in the trees where he got pretty good reception.  His radio operation there was a success.



Revision as of 23:38, 27 February 2020

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Learn how to have fun with technology of Radio.
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'Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide for the Radio Merit Badge

*** Activities for the Youth Lead Patrol ***

Exploring Radio can be a fascinating youth adventure when done right. Here are a few tips to help the patrol leader get started.

  • Scouts may never add or subtract from the actual merit badge requirements
  • This Planner is only a suggestion of different ideas to make working this Merit Badge both fun and easy.
  • While doing the Worksheet is not a requirement for earning this badge, in many cases it can help you learn key concepts and track your progress.
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A. Make Your Plan

  1. Merit Badge Activity Planning Tips - 14 tips for a successful patrol activity. Read carefully before you start your plan!
  2. Share Your Plan - Meet ahead of time with your patrol, scout leaders, parents and especially with the Merit Badge Counselor. Make changes to the plan as needed.
  3. Prepare Activity Flyer - Keep your fellow scouts informed - events, activities, pre-requisites and more.
Patrol Activity: GREATAwesome MB to work as a patrol / Max Size 12 scouts
Family Activity: POORRequires access to Radio Transmitter
Service Activity: FAIRUseage in Emergency Preparedness Drills
S.T.E.M. Activity: GREATLearn how to use Modern Digital Technology
Field Trip: FAIRFind a remote broadcast location
Duty-to-God: GREATN/A
MB Day: GREATBut only if you broadcast equipment. Many special Radio MB Day groups abound.
Overnighter: FAIRFind a remote broadcast location
Summer Camp MB: GREATPre-requisite: Scout Camp has their own broadcast transmitter


Online Resources

B. Introduction Meeting

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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.

C. Homework / Prerequisites

Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity. Radio Technology has very few pre-requisites - mostly just for the boys to study how Radio works.

  • YouTube Intro Video

D. Study Hall

While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets. Make an agenda. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles introduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge.

Discuss with your MBC the following :

  • Req #1: Explain What Radio Is
  • Req #2: Explain How Radio Works
  • Req #3: Diagram of Radio
  • Req #4: How Does Radio Carry Information
  • Reg #5: Block Diagrams of a Radio

E. Field Trip

A related field trip with the MBC will be a great time to do the second half of this merit badge activity:

Ham Radio Station

There are Ham Radio Operators in every community that would love to demonstrate their equipment and skill. Ask your MBC for help to find one near you.

Ham Radio Campout

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A few years ago, one of the "Roadkill Patrol" scout leaders brought his Ham Radio on a campout where there was electical supply. He then hung his radio antenna high up in the trees where he got pretty good reception. His radio operation there was a success.

Scout Camp Radio Station

This merit badge works well for those scout summer camps that operate their own weak frequency radio stations.

Broadcast Station Tour

Some commercial radio stations have a visitors gallery for guests.