Our Aims
- Promote and support Amateur Radio, science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) activities in a safe, fun and interesting way across the scout and guiding troops of Ireland, particularly the annual global JOTA-JOTI scouting event
- Provide a focal point for amateur radio equipment donations and distribute on loan or on a
permanent basis such donations to scout troops who wish to take part in amateur radio and
radio scouting activities - Contribute to IRTS, Scouting & ComReg consultations in order to help promote Radio Scouting
activities
JOTA
Jamboree on the Air is the largest Radio Scouting event, indeed it is the largest event in the World Scout calendar. A group of Scout Leaders who were also licensed radio amateurs, had the idea following their experience with a large station at the 9th World Scout Jamboree in Sutton Park in 1957. Every year over a million scouts take to the airwaves!
Badges & further development
We are developing an adventure skills program stage 1 to stage 9 and along with special interest badges and resources to help scouters implement amateur radio related programs.
We highly recommend that scouters and scouters who are interested in ham radio & radio scouting join the National Shortwave Listeners club and pursue training to get a license.
Facilitation
RSI has some resources, training videos, workshops and equipment available for loan to help your scouts learn about radio communication. We can faciliate connecting with an amateur radio club to facilitate an activity night or participation in JOTA-JOTI. Also check out the resources page for ideas!
About us
We are a group of Scouters and Amateur radio enthusiasts who hope to bring the highest standards of Amateur Radio, science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) activities in a fun and interesting way across the scout and guiding troops of Ireland in a safe and fun environment for youth members and leaders.
- Here is our constitution
- Here is our membership Garda vetting & safeguarding policy
- If you would like to join and or support us you can apply here
- If you would like to donate radio equipment this is our standard agreement
- If you are a scout or guide group and would like to borrow equipment this is the form to do so
- For general queries email us at [email protected]
