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Signaling Merit Badge Worksheet

Requirement 1
Send and receive a message in the International Morse Code, by buzzer or other sound device at a rate of at least
five words per minute.

Send the following words below as provided by your counselor

Using the space below, record the message you received

Requirement 2
 Show your ability to send and receive a message in the International Morse Code by wigwag, blinker, or other light-signaling
device at the rate of at least five words per minute.

Send the following words below as provided by your counselor

Using the space below, record the message you received

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Requirement 3
Know the proper application of the International Morse Code – when, where, and how it can be used to best advantage.

WHEN WHERE HOW

Requirement 4
Describe briefly various other codes and methods of signaling which are in common use

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Requirement 5
Within a period of three months, log 15 radio contacts

# Date and Time Call Sign Signal Strength Readability Location

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Requirement 6
Tell in discussion with your Merit Badge Counselor your experience in Radio Scouting communication as to:

Rules and Regulation affecting radio communications

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Nature of Radio Scouting communication both in local and foreign contacts

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Fundamental theories involved in the operation of a radio transceiver

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