K2BSA K2BSA Amateur Radio Association --- dedicated to extending the reach of amateur radio within the Scouting Movement.

K2BSA Amateur Radio Association supports the Boy Scouts of America through operation and licensing of the amateur radio station K2BSA, support for the annual Jamboree-on-the-Air, and operation at the National Scout Jamboree.

03/27/2026

Monthly on the Radio Scouting net on echolink, Hamvention, and here on Facebook. Also you have the Scout Camps On The Air (SCOTA) group!

03/23/2026

Hamvention 2026 – Booth Volunteers Needed!

It’s that time of year again where we put on our favorite hamfest gear and head to Xenia, Ohio for Hamvention 2026! The K2BSA is always representing radio scouting in building 2 across from the ARRL. We are always staffed by volunteers to share experiences and techniques for Radio Merit Badge, Jamboree on the Air, Amateur Radio Demonstrations, and more! If you are available for a one hour shift or multiple hour shifts, please fill out the application below and let us know! Hamvention 2026 is May 15th – May 17th at the Greene County Fair and Expo Center 210 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385.

10/17/2025
10/17/2025

Your Scouts can experience the excitement of an international Scouting event – without leaving home!

Today is the day!
10/17/2025

Today is the day!

Scouts, get ready to level up! ⚡️

Earn digital badges during JOTA-JOTI for every five challenge codes you earn in the Challenge Valley, all yours to keep forever on the ScoutPass app! 🎉

And that’s not all! You can also send boost badges to your friends to share the fun! 🙌

👉 Download ScoutPass now: https://www.scout.org/scoutpass?

We're just 10 days away from the largest virtual gathering of scouts from around the world!  Check out the Scouting maga...
10/07/2025

We're just 10 days away from the largest virtual gathering of scouts from around the world! Check out the Scouting magazine video from a couple weeks ago for more information on how you can participate.

Scouting is a worldwide community that you can be part of without leaving your own neighborhood. In this , discover how Cub Scouts can join Jambo...

10/02/2025

📡 ¿Listos para el JOTA-JOTI / COTA 2025? 🌍🔊

¿Tu grupo Scout quiere participar en el evento mundial de comunicación por radio e internet? ¿Practicas el escultismo con compromiso, vives la Ley y Promesa Scout, y deseas compartirlo con el mundo?

Desde Amateur Radio Scout, te ofrecemos:
• 🎯 Apoyo en la planificación de tu evento local
• 📻 Asesoría técnica sobre equipos, frecuencias y operación segura
• 📑 Orientación sobre licencias y permisos de radioafición, según las normas de tu país y las recomendaciones de las diferentes organizaciones scouts a nivel mundial
• 🌐 Guía para que tú grupo scout pueda explorar habilidades STEAM o relacionadas a la radioafición y sus planes de adelanto o planes formativos con tus jóvenes.

La radioafición está regulada por organismos nacionales e internacionales como la UIT y la IARU, y cada país tiene su autoridad competente (por ejemplo, IFT en México, FCC en EE.UU., Ofcom en Reino Unido, entre otros). Podemos ayudarte a identificar a quién debes contactar en tu país para obtener licencias, permisos o acuerdos de operación temporal.

📲 Escríbenos por WhatsApp al +58414-2608901 Con gusto te asesoramos para que vivas un evento de calidad, legalmente respaldado y lleno de espíritu Scout.
¡Síguenos en nuestro canal de Difusión! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbASKnyHrDZj0bcxvw2A
JOTA-JOTI / COTA no es solo tecnología… es amistad, servicio y conexión global.

At the time of this posting, we're only 27 days from the largest virtual gathering of scouts across the world! The world...
09/19/2025

At the time of this posting, we're only 27 days from the largest virtual gathering of scouts across the world! The world’s largest scouting event is coming in October 17-19 2025 on the air and on the internet! As usual you need to register your activity on the JOTAJOTI website where you’ll receive your station ID that will most likely be asked during your QSOs....

At the time of this posting, we’re only 27 days from the largest virtual gathering of scouts across the world! The world’s largest scouting event is coming in October 17-19 2025 on the air an…

Registration for JOTA-JOTI 2025 Opens on July 18th!JOTA-JOTI 2025 will take place from 17 - 19 October 2025, bringing to...
07/14/2025

Registration for JOTA-JOTI 2025 Opens on July 18th!

JOTA-JOTI 2025 will take place from 17 - 19 October 2025, bringing together millions of young people and volunteers from around the world for the largest Scouting event online and over the airwaves.



GLB-C13-2025 Dear friends, We are excited to announce that registration for JOTA-JOTI 2025 (Jamboree on the Air - Jamboree on the Internet) will open on 18 July 2025. This early opening gives sufficient time for young people, volunteers, National Scout Organization (NSO) leadership and JOTA-JOTI Coo...

The booth is setup and we are ready to talk about all your radio scouting topics including Jamboree on the Air/Internet ...
05/15/2025

The booth is setup and we are ready to talk about all your radio scouting topics including Jamboree on the Air/Internet coming up in October, National Scout Jamboree coming up next summer, and more! Come say hi! We're in Building 2 conveniently located in booth 2205.

The booth is setup and we are ready to talk about all your radio scouting topics including Jamboree on the Air/Internet coming up in October, National Scout Jamboree coming up next summer, and more…

Come visit us in building 2 across from the ARRL!
05/05/2025

Come visit us in building 2 across from the ARRL!

Dayton Hamvention 2025 is almost here! Get ready to experience the future of amateur radio with our latest transceivers, mobile rigs, and handhelds! Whether you're into DXing, emergency comms, contesting, or digital modes, we’ve got something for you.

🔎 What feature matters most in your next radio? Drop your answer below! ⬇️

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