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)