At 10:48 AM 6/19/2014, Wilson wrote:
I have a 1974 printing of the 1965 Boy Scout
Radio Merit Badge book. Remarkable, itâs
harder than the current General license...5WPM
code and actually build something, with
soldering! Picture of kidâs station on the
cover. $5, shipped 2 u! Wilson W4BOH
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Wilson: Yes, as a Radio Merit Badge Counselor,
I feel the requirements are watered down.
This is probably due to the
current era where electronics items are bought instead of
built. No code requirement either.
Merit badge classes that don't
have a lot of serious input (ie: Eagle requirements) are
usually held as one day classes,
with the exception of Summer Camp, when they
last about four days. (due to 1.5 hour time slots)
The recent introduction of the
MORSE Interpreter strip (worn on Class A uniform shirt)
gives an opportunity for them to
learn CW at a slightly stricter format than what was
required for the old Novice
license. I have taught this class. (and it is not done in one day) :-)
There is also an "Amateur Radio
Operator" strip that is worn on the right sleeve of the Class A
shirt for those that become licensed.
So there's still hope for Ham Radio in the BSA organization! ;-)
73,
' Perry
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