Rich,
Cool, to expand on the idea:
With the hidden transmitter hunt, the clues could be voice recording playing out of the hidden transmitter. which they get clues for one phase of their day, then, tell them for the next phase, make this antenna, and hook to handheld, and go find the thing thats been giving instructions...make sure security group nows what you're hiding for a transmitter and don't put it in a piece of Pipe.
For the clues, feed the hidden transmitter with an iPod output with 1 long audio file that loops on the ipod. Record the clue, followed by 1 min of silence, followed by another clue, silence, clue, silence and set that one audio file to to play as a loop feeding the hidden transmitter...
maybe another transmitter with clues on how to make the antenna, where the instruction paper is hidden, etc...
We did the tape measure antennas at the National Scouting Jamboree last summer, effective. 1/2" PVC pipe, tape, and hose clamps, and a piece of coax with BNC on one end.
73 Mike W4UOO
On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 6:42 PM, Rich/wa4bue richard.siff@verizon.netwrote:
Great idea.
This one is clues to answer questions.
Maybe we can do that too!
----- Original Message ----- *From:* Mike Sprenger mikesprenger@gmail.com *To:* Rich/wa4bue richard.siff@verizon.net *Sent:* Sunday, May 25, 2014 5:58 PM *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme
If doing a treasure hunt, do you make a Tape measure yagi for 2 meters with a handheld and search for a small hidden transmitter outside ?
On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Rich/wa4bue richard.siff@verizon.netwrote:
That was over 2 years ago, but I am sure I can find something. Â It might take a while.
So far we are looking at: A short talk On The Air QSOs RECEIVE WEATHER SAT IN ABSENCE of OSCAR A treasure hunt using clues dealing with space history and technology. Â That might add up to 2 - 2.5 hours of activities and learning.
Now new question???? Ideas for CLUES and finds?????????
----- Original Message ----- From: gkcarr@go-express.net To: "Rich/wa4bue" richard.siff@verizon.net Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 10:29 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme
Any chance you have a copy that I can borrow?
George
-----Original Message----- From: "Rich/wa4bue" richard.siff@verizon.net Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 06:25 To: gkcarr@go-express.net Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme
Members of our group certified as Boy Scout Merit Badge councilors several years ago but never got called. We are no longer certified. Â We did produce a DVD showing scouts in amateur radio. Â We provided 45 DVDs one for each
troop.
----- Original Message ----- From: gkcarr@go-express.net To: "Rich/wa4bue" richard.siff@verizon.net Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 10:20 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme
Not quite related to what you are doing. 5 of us will conduct a 4 hour
class for scouts wishing to achieve the Radio merit badge. 6 times! Yes, twic a day, two groups, three weeks. We don't know yet how many in each class! I am taking the first hour of each and preparing a power point presentation.
73
George WA5KBH
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"'Johnson, Debra K1DMJ'" djohnson@arrl.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme
WX SAT GREAT IDEA.
Which one? Â Guess there are more then one.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Spencer" wa8sme@comcast.net To: "AMSAT BB" amsat-bb@amsat.org; "'Johnson, Debra K1DMJ'" djohnson@arrl.org Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 9:53 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme
Rich,
Good question with a bazillion answers. Â It all depends on what the venue will be. Â Small groups, large groups, are they looking for introductory
material or something in depth, will the timing be during a pass, what do you want to accomplish.lots of things impact what will be presented.
I'd suggest you look into presenting something that matches a requirement to satisfy an award the scouts can walk away with. Â Perhaps a requirement for a Bear Arrow Point Award. Â I saw major categories for:
Space
Weather
Radio
Electricity
Maps
Each category has some requirements that could be addressed during your presentation. Â In my mind, setting up to take a NOAA satellite pass might
fit into a number of these categories (of course it all depends on when the scouts will be in the area). This would give you connections to all the categories listed above. Â You might have the scouts make a model of a
CubeSat and then witness a FunCube pass so they can see the data (graphs) that are the outcome of the telemetry (interpreting the graphs would be pretty heady stuff of a scout camp venue).
In any event, you're going to have your hands full between the venue, age, time limitation and the bell schedule of the event. Â If all the stars
align and there is an appropriate pass, all it will take is for the previous presentation to run over, and all your careful planning is out the window. So a backup plan is in order. Â BE PREPARED I guess is the word of the
day.
Hope you have a busy time.
Mark
The K4AMG Club has been approached by a CUB SCOUT summer camp coordinator.
The camp will be held in Norfolk, VA at an Elk's Lodge on Friday June 27th.
Age range of kids are 6 -10 years old.
Looking for suggestions of what to do. Â They are willing to give us 1
- 2
Hours.
Example: Â Toss the satellite where kids stand in a circle and spin a 4"
square box around to show orbit and spin.
So now it is time for your ideas.
Would like to have your responses in the next 5 days ... what should these
kids now ... what can they learn!
Rich W4BUE
Mark Spencer, WA8SME
Education and Technology Program Consultant
ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM
43 Pinelock Dr.
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
860-381-5335
860-460-1139Â (cell)
mspencer@arrl.org
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