Radio Communicator Badge
	Badge Requirements

To gain the badge a Scout must complete all the requirements in one of the following alternatives:

A

1.  
   1. Log 25 different amateur radio stations showing details of date, time, call sign, frequency, readability and location. (Some broadcast stations may be included.)
       
   2. Demonstrate how to tune a simple communications receiver.
       
   3. Give an example of a typical `greetings message'.
       
2. Know the more commonly used HF and VHF amateur frequency bands and explain in simple terms how radio waves travel around the world.
    
3.  
   1. Know the international phonetic alphabet and define at least eight international Q code signals.
       
   2. Demonstrate your ability to recognise call signs from the UK and near continent.
       
4. Visit an amateur radio station.
    
5. Understand the regulations governing the use of amateur radio equipment.
    

B

1. Send and receive a short message by Morse code or Semaphore at a rate of five words per minute.
    
2. Demonstrate that you know a recognised procedure when sending and receiving a message.
    
3. Know the international phonetic alphabet and define at least eight international Q code signals.
    
4. Construct a simple Morse code oscillator and send a short message to the assessor.

C

1.  
   1. Log 25 different citizens' band users contacted showing details of date, time identification, signal strength, readability and location.
       
   2. Discuss with the examiner your experiences in keeping the log, for example, use of equipment and effect of various conditions on range of reception.
       
   3. Demonstrate the use of citizens' band equipment by making a contact with another citizens' band user and maintaining the contact for at least two minutes.
      
      
2. Discuss with the assessor the DTI recommended Code of Practice and the reasons for reserving certain channels for specific functions.
   
   
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the `ten codes' used and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.
   
   
4. Show a working knowledge of the conditions under which a DTI Citizens Band Licence is issued, how suitable equipment may be recognised and the restrictions on its use. Show that all equipment used conforms with these regulations.
   
   
5. Discuss with the examiner the causes of radio and television interference and the steps that might be taken to minimise the effects.

A Scout who holds the Radio Amateur Novice Licence (A or B) or the restricted Certificate of Competence in (Marine) Radio Telephony (VHF only) automatically qualifies for this Badge.