10/14/2023 ããJamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA), the largest Scouting event in the world, takesãplace on the third weekend of October (10/20 - 10/22).ããThis annual global operating event allows Scouts to use amateur radio toãconnect with hams around the world. The event is supported by many localãamateur radio clubs and individual operators. JOTA starts Friday and endsãSunday, but there are no offi-cial hours of operation, so you have the wholeãweekend to make JOTA contacts.ããHere are the event rules:ããã o All radio operators must operate their stations strictly in accordanceãwith FCC regulations.ãã ã o Stations should try to contact each other by calling "CQ Jamboree" or "CQãJOTA," or by answering other stations sending this call.ãã ã o Any authorized amateur radio frequency may be used. It's suggested thatãthe Scout frequencies be used, at least for a starting point. Remember thatãyour radio has a dial and to move away from active nets and contesters.ãã ã o Any amateur mode of operation can be used, such as CW, SSB, PSK, SSTV,ãFM, and satellite. The more modes in operation, the more exciting the eventãwill be for the Scouts.ãã ã o JOTA is not a contest. The idea is to contact other Scout stations andãallow as many Scouts as possible to talk to other Scouts and learn about whoãthey are and what they are doing. You might think about counting the Scouts onãboth sides of the QSO rather than the number of QSOs!ãã ã o Scout Camps on the Air[1]ÿis still being developed, but ensure you logãyour contacts for inclusion in this special program once submissions areãtracked.ãã ããMore information about JOTA may be found on the Scouting website, atãhttps://www.scouting.org/international/jota-joti/jota/[2].ããã[1] https://scota.us/ã[2] https://www.scouting.org/international/jota-joti/jota/ãã---ã þ Synchronet þ Whiskey Lover's Amateur Radio BBSã