On Oct 15, NCRC members provided an opportunity for Scouts to earn the Radio Merit Badge. and join the worldwide Jamboree On The Air (JOTA)   The requirements include an understanding of radio, spectrum use, phonetics, some on the air time and exposure to careers in radio.   The three presentations  are on line at

https://k2bsa.net/radio-merit-badge/

but the second was modified a bit and might be a useful review for some.  The changed slides are at.  NCRC modified slides for JOTA

A movie with our NCRC Eagle Scout Mac Cullen was also presented.  Very cool..

In addition  to Nancy’s JOTA story via ARRL. Jim, KC1LYG provided some additional photos.  Scouts had fun learning the basics of Amateur Radio.  Weather was beautiful!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tOy98Zpk8aRG9sOUSc84_kpfTMtK58QS?usp=sharing

Looking for T-shirt  with an NCRC Logo or maybe something else with a LOGO?

New options are on our SWAG page at : NCRC SWAG

***  POTA CHANGE OF VENUE. ***

Sat July 30 at 9:30 at Ft. Wetherill Park in Jamestown.

The park at Ft. Adams, Newport is closed for the Jazz festival.

See attached maps. We will meet in the Parking Lot marked ON MAP BELOW with red balloon near the bottom of the map.

DIRECTIONS:

From Newport, turn Right immediately after the toll booths, sign to Jamestown, at stop sign Left turn. Follow road along waterfront. At stop sign (Narragansett Ave), go straight. Continue on Wilcox Ave, stay Left at triangle in road. First Right is entrance into Ft Wetherill Park.

Take the first entrance, then a right turn, and go halfway around the square.

Call either of the following cell phones as you approach for close in guidance.

401-258-8604, 401-595-9653.         Or use the W1SYE repeater, 145.450

Bring water and sun hat.

Hope to see you there!

Newport County Radio Club Parks on the Air (POTA) Activity

When: Saturday July 30, 2022 at 0930 EDST

Where:  Ft. Adams State Park:   POTA K-2874

Who: All club members and license classes welcome

All members are welcome however those with a General license are especially encouraged to attend.

Optional: bring your own HF radio, microphone and the radio’s manual. We’ll try to use it to get on the air. POTA experienced members will provide help you might need to further your understanding of your own radio. In addition, batteries, antennas, turners, other HF radios, etc. will be provided.

Club members can participate in this POTA activity in two ways:

1. Operate on the air as an “activator” at the park using call sign W1SYE.

2. Operate from home and contact W1SYE as a “hunter” on the day of the event. Activators are listed on the following POTA web site:  https://pota.app/#/

Call the W1SYE activators!

Club members are encouraged to come out to our activation to share knowledge or learn about portable setups and operations, different modes of operation (CW, phone, digital), how to manage/work pileups, and even operate HF bands with a control operator in a relaxed environment.

Ft. Adams is in Newport. We will setup on the bluff behind the Eisenhower House. Turn left as soon as you enter the park.