Scout2Eagle: Gaither's Gathering
5 Minute blogs with tips on camping, the outdoors, and Scout Advancement.
1- Here is some data that I looked up in the BSA / Merit Badge requirements. When you get your Ham Radio License, you have earned partials and knowledge to help pass off about 25 Merit badges! Y: I want to sing a solo after dinner. Z: OK with me. But solo that I can’t … Read more
1- I believe the 2nd most important item to consider purchasing is your backpack. This is easier than buying boots. It still must, Must, MUST fit you and be comfortable. As a Scout that is in the middle of physically growing; look for a pack that can adjust to your projected size as well as … Read more
1- Listen. Name all the sounds that you hear. Listen in the dead of night. Listen on a camping trip when no one is talking or moving. Listen to the weather. Listen to the wildlife. Listen for what is missing. Listen with your eyes to see what or who is making the noise. Listen without … Read more
1- Your body uses and looses water every moment of your life. Our bodies loose water thru breathing, sweating, urinating, and defecating. Also through blood loss and female menstrual cycles. Not to mention injuries. Heat and cold exposure, high altitude, flying, burns, illness and increased activity cause your body to need more water than normal. … Read more
1- Have you ever noticed how many Merit Badges (MB) have a Partial Requirement for First Aid? So once you pass your First Aid Merit Badge you have knowledge that will help you pass many more merit badges. Amateur Radio has knowledge and requirements that crosses over into multiple Merit Badges above & beyond Radio MB. … Read more
1- A few thoughts about Outdoor Ethics: Plan. A well thought out plan will help you minimize your environmental impact. Such as – travel / hike / visit during non-peak periods… Planning involves knowing any and all special considerations such as: Tour Permits, Fees, Max. Group Size, Latrine Usage, Designated Camp sites… Plan for bad … Read more
1- FM – Ham Operations: What type of amateur station simultaneously re-transmits the signal of another amateur station on a different channel or channels? Repeater station What types of amateur stations can automatically re-transmit the signals of other amateur stations? Repeater, auxiliary, or space stations Which of the following describes a linked repeater … Read more
1- This is from the Pacific Crest Trail Association: There is intrinsic risk in the wilderness. lightning, cold weather, falling rock, wild animals and a long list of other / additional dangers exist. It’s not 100% safe. A twisted ankle can be life-threatening if you are alone. Learn first aid. You are responsible for your … Read more
1- Camping for the first time? Let’s walk through some considerations together. A: Shelter, do you have a tent or are you staying at some other kind of shelter? What is your backup plan if the shelter is not available? B: Water, do you know how to treat or filter to make the water safe … Read more
1- “Declination” is a natural deviation that you / we have to correct for. So imagine that you have a perfectly round beach ball. Now sit on the “north” pole of the beach ball. The beach ball’s equator sticks out or bulges out of round. Add peaks and mountain ranges and valleys and ocean troughs … Read more