Things
to Do Before Coming to the Merit Badge
Class
Download and print the following documents and
familiarize yourself with them prior to the course.
BRING them with you to the course.
a. http://usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb093.asp
(these are the current requirements)
b. http://usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/worksheets/Radio.pdf
(fill out at much of this worksheet as you can)
1. ACQUIRE, READ (prior to the event) and BRING the
2008 or newer Merit Badge pamphlet.
a. Please have any specific questions you want
to address written down.
b. You do not have to build the crystal radio,
but it's fun!
RADIO MERIT BADGE Pre-Reqs - Before attending
the session, please do the following:
1. Fill out the worksheets as complete as
possible. In order to save classroom time, draw/chart
the following items in the worksheet. That way you'll
be less rushed during the course. If you can not get
the chart done, don’t worry come anyway. You may have
to do some "post" class work before your blue card can
be signed but we'll work with you to get that done
o 2a -Sketch a diagram showing how radio waves
travel locally and around the world. Explain how the
broadcast radio stations, WWV and WWVH can be used to
help determine what you will hear when you listen to a
shortwave radio?
Draw the chart of the Electromagnetic Spectrum
(Requirement 3 a, b, c) before the class and bring
it with you. That way you'll be less rushed during
the course. If you can't get the chart done, dont'
worry come anyway. You may have to do some "post"
class work before your blue card can be signed but
we'll work with you to get that done.
o 3a -
Draw a chart of the electromagnetic spectrum covering
100 kilohertz (kHz) to 1000 megahertz (MHz).
o 3b - Label the MF, HF, VHF, UHF, and microwave
portions of the spectrum on your diagram.
o 3c - Locate on your chart at least eight radio
services such as AM and FM commercial broadcast,
citizens band (CB), television, amateur radio (at
least four amateur radio bands), and public service
(police and fire).
o 5b - Draw a block diagram for a radio station
that includes a transceiver, amplifier, microphone,
antenna, and feed line.
o 5d - Draw eight schematic symbols. Explain what
three of the represented parts do. Find three
electrical components to match to three of these
symbols
3. A fully completed Merit Badge Application card for
Radio Merit Badge signed by your Scoutmaster. The
card will be updated with tasks completed and returned
signed at the end of the session. Include evidence of
any requirements you may have completed in advance.
4. Class A Uniform requested.
5. A notebook or clipboard to write on and 2 pencils
or pens.
6. Snacks (quiet type) and drinks.
7. Report promptly, well rested, interested and ready
to learn!
Please contact
me, Jon K4WIT at K4WIT@NFARL.ORG
for any additional information.
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The North Fulton Amateur
Radio League is dedicated to helping those
interested in amateur radio to reach their goals. Our
members reap the satisfaction of enhancing the hobby
through personal growth and community service throughout
the
North Fulton and surrounding areas.
Check us out at www.NFARL.org