Kuching City Rover Scout Council

International Phonetical Alphabet which is commonly used by Amateur Radio operators throughout the world. This is used to avoid confusions to the received end, when certain alphabets are transmitted over the air.

NOTES:

1.    All participants (group 1 to 10) are required to report and register themselves with the secretariat 1 hour before their session. For example, if you are from group 5 (17/10/2009 slot 3:00p.m. ~ 4:00p.m.), you are required to report and register to the secretariat at 2:00p.m. for the registrations, briefings and collection of JOTA kit.

2.    Attire: Full Scout Uniform

3.    JOTA kit consists of 1 bottle of mineral water and 1 event badge. Scouter in charge kindly collect them on behalf of your participating group from the secretariat.

4.    The JOTA challenge badge will only be given to those who have completed the assignments given during the briefings. Assignment paper shall be returned to the secretariat at the end of every session for verifications and qualification for the award.

5.     Rovers, Scouters and Commissioners are welcomed to join Group No. 7 which is a specific session open to all Rovers and adult leaders.

6.    Those who have not register with their participation with the JOTA organizing committee are also welcomed to attend and register on the spot. Fees: RM10 per person. However, JOTA kit and also assignment of station shall only be given based on First Come First Serve basis and subjected to availability.

7.     Have fun, CQ jamboree.

Please contact ADC Daniel Siong should you need further clarifications. See you there.

The Kuching City Scouter Council will be organizing a course on the journey to King Scout on the date, time and venue stated below;

Date: 11^th October 2009 (Sunday)

Time: 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.

Venue: SMK St. Thomas

Attire: Full Scout Uniform

Fees: RM3/- inclusive of certificate, refreshments and packed lunch.

Rovers, Leaders as well as teacher in charge from the district are invited to participate in the said course.

An Introduction To Amateur Radio Workshop has been organized successfully by the Kuching City Rover Council on 4th October 2009 (Sunday) from 8:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. The workshop is also supported by the members from the Amateur Radio Club (ARCS). A total number of 50 Rovers and Leaders as well as 6 members from the Red Creasant Society have benefitted from the workshop whereby they were introducted to the ham radio activities throughout the world. The workshop is also part of the effort in the organizing as well as participation in the coming 52nd World Scout Jamboree On The Air which shall be organized from 17th to 18th October 2009 (Saturday - Sunday). All groups in Kuching have confirmed their particpation whereby the arranged time slots for participation shall be announced to facilitate the huge number of participants in the event.

The Kuching City Rover Council would also like to thank the President of Amateur Radio Club Sarawak (ARCS), Mr. Allan Ming Addie as well as the club members for their generous supports in making the event a success. Hopefully with this induction course, the hobby of ham radio will be induced among the scout members as part of the rovering activities.  

Session conducted by Mr. Lai Ngee Keok

ARCS members erecting antenna for HF communication

Sophisticated equipment for HF and VHF communications

President of ARCS, Mr. Allan Ming tuning in to the radio frequency

Participants listening to the briefings

Group briefing

Group photo

ADC Mr. Daniel Siong presented a token of appreciation to Mr. Allan Ming (President of ARCS)

The following groups will be providing community service at Wayang Street from 29^th September to 3^rd October 2009 from 6:00p.m. to 9:15p.m.

Assembly point: 人间茶坊(Life cafe), next to Berambih Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)

Date: 29^th September 2009 (Tuesday)

Groups:          5^th Kuching Scout Group (8 members)

                        23^rd Kuching Scout Group (15 members)

                        40^th Kuching Scout Group (4 members)

Date: 30^th September 2009 (Wednesday)

Groups:          5^th Kuching Scout Group (8 members)

                        23^rd Kuching Scout Group (15 members)

                        40^th Kuching Scout Group (4 members)

Date: 1^st October 2009 (Thursday)

Groups:          23^rd Kuching Scout Group (20 members)

                        40^th Kuching Scout Group (4 members)

Date: 2^nd October 2009 (Friday)

Group:            14^th Kuching Scout Group (24 members)

Date: 3^rd October 2009 (Saturday)

Group:            14^th Kuching Scout Group (24 members)

All participating members shall be dressed in full uniform and reminded to uphold the image of the district’s scouting movement. On behalf of the Kuching City Rover Council, we would like to wish all a very happy mid autumn festival.

Good News!!

The Kuching City Rover Council will be organizing 2 exciting events with the supports from Amateur Radio Club Sarawak (ARCS) in October 2009, namely;

1, Induction to Amateur Radio Workshop

Induction to Amateur Radio Workshop

Venue: Scout HQ, Jalan Batu Lintang

Date: 4^th October 2009 (Sunday)

Time: 7:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.

Attire: Full Scout Uniform

Fees: RM10 (inclusive of 1 certificate of attendance, refreshment and packed lunch)

Participants: For Rover Scouts and Scout Leaders in Kuching City District only. 50 pax max. (first come, first serve basis)

Participants will be exposed to topics such as;

1, What is amateur / ham radio?

2, How to use the amateur radio? Usage of amateur radio

3, How it works?

4, Roles of Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)

5, How to converse in amateur radio?

6, What is HF, VHF, UHF?

7, How to register as a member to Amateur Radio Club Sarawak (ARCS)?

8, What is QSL cards?

9, What equipment is needed?

10, What license do we need to operate a station?

11, How to go for Radio Amateur Examination (RAE)?

Etc.

All rovers, scouters and JOTA staffs are encouraged to participate in the said workshop

52^nd World Scout Jamboree On The Air (JOTA 2009)

Venue: Scout HQ, Jalan Batu Lintang

Date: 17^th ~ 18^th October 2009 (Saturday ~ Sunday)

Time: refer to allocated time slots

Attire: Full Scout Uniform

Fees: RM10 (inclusive of 1 certificate of attendance, refreshment, 1 event badge and 1 JOTA challenge badge)

Participants: Open to all scout members in Kuching City District.

In conjunction with 52^nd World Scout Jamboree On The Air (JOTA 2009), this exciting event is organized to provide opportunities to the local scout members to participate in this world event with the use of amateur / ham radio whereby members will be able to communicate with local and overseas scouts via amateur radio. Invitation letters have been issued to various registered scout groups in Kuching on 18^th September 2009. All group’s representatives and GSL are urged to collect the invitation letter (with program and reply slip attached) from BP Center immediately. Please be reminded that the submission of the reply slip and payments shall be done by 27^th September 2009 (Sunday). Participants will be given challenging tasks to perform to qualify for the beautiful JOTA Challenge Badge.

For the Rovers and Leaders who wished to participate in both events, the fees payable shall be RM18 only. All Rovers, Leaders and scout members from all groups are encouraged to participate in both events. Please email kch_rover_scout@yahoo.com or liaise with ADC Daniel Siong should you need further clarifications. 

8 Rovers and Leaders from Kuching E Rover Crew (Eagle Rovers) have participated in the Boat Handling Course which is organized by the Red Crescent Society and the Civil Defense Department on 5^th July 2009. Participants were taught on the hand signals, basic precautions, safety rules, introduction to outboard engines as well as been given the opportunity to handle boats themselves.  All of them enjoyed and were having a great time.

Photo courtesy of Pazuzu.

Indonesian scouts and scouters from Sambas district, Indonesia have visited Kuching from 3^rd July 2009 to 5^th July 2009. The event was hosted by the state with the assistance from the Rovers and Scouters from Petra Jaya and Kuching District.  State housing minister, Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg Dato Sri Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg was also present during the welcoming dinner.