| Log 25 different amateur radio stations, showing date, time, call sign, frequency, readability and location. Some broadcast stations may be included |
| Demonstrate how to tune a simple communications receiver |
| Give an example of a typical 'greetings' message |
| Explain in simple terms how radio waves travel around the world. Know the more commonly used HF and VHF amateur frequency bands |
| Know the Phonetic Alphabet and define at least eight international Q code signals |
| Demonstrate your ability to recognise call signs from the UK and near continent |
| Visit an amateur radio station |
| Understand the regulations governing the use of amateur radio equipment. |
| Send and receive a short message by Morse code or Semaphore at a rate of five words per minute.
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| When sending and receiving a message, demonstrate that you know the appropriate procedure |
| Know the International Phonetic Alphabet and define at least eight international Q code signals |
| Construct a simple Morse code oscillator and send a short message |
| Know how to use your mobile safely and how to keep it safe |
| Understand the meaning of the following terms SMS, MMS, 3G, WAP, Bluetooth.
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| Send a creative text, multi-media or video message to invite a friend to a Scouts event |
| Manage a mobile phone address book, including the setting up groups |
| Show you can accurately input text at a rate of 50 characters per minute |
| Know how to keep yourself safe when chatting online |
| Know how to use an instant messaging service such as MSN Messenger or AOL Instant Messenger. |
| Show you know the meaning of some popular chat abbreviations |
| Send a creative and imaginative e-mail or instant message to a friend showing photos of an enjoyable Scouting activity you have been involved with.
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| Manage an e-mail address book, including setting up groups |
