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This theme includes seven activities:
- Log 50 VHF/UHF contacts with
unique amateur radio stationsUnique means a call sign can only appear once in the log and a station with multiple call signs cannot count more than once. You may use any mode on the VHF bands (30MHz to 3GHz).
- Log contacts with unique amateur radio stations in three of the
home countriesEngland, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey. You may use any mode on any band.
- Log 50 HF contacts with unique amateur radio stations using CW or Phone modes. You may use any HF (3MHz to 30MHz) band.
- Log 50 HF contacts with unique amateur radio stations using
digital data modesValid digital modes include any text-based digital mode generated using a computer, mobile device or terminal. Digital image or voice modes do not count. You may use any HF (3MHz to 30MHz) band.
- Log 10 contacts with unique amateur radio stations using SSTV or FSTV image modes. You may use any band.
- Log 10 contacts with unique amateur radio stations using
digital voice modesThe contacts can traverse the internet, but must originate from an amateur radio transceiver using RF in to a repeater, gateway, or node. Signals originating from a computer, or mobile device, do not countYou may use any band.
- Log a contact through a satellite, or with the International Space Station. You may use any mode on any band.
This theme includes five activities:
- Activate a Summits on the Air (SOTA)
summitThe activation must follow the SOTA rules to qualify. You may use any mode on any band
- Log contacts with unique amateur radio stations in 20 different Worked All Britain (WAB) squaresThe contacts made must follow the Worked All Britain rules to qualify. You may use any mode on any band
- Log ten successful contacts with unique stations in one contestThe contacts made must be in accordance with the relevant contest rules to qualify. You may use any mode on any band
- Help set-up and/or tear-down a special event, contest, or club station
- Operate and/or log at a special event, contest, or club station
This theme includes six activities that you should complete with your chosen Club Scheme accredited club:
- Attend six club meetings
- Take part in six club nets
- Undertake a role in the club on a regular basis - this can be anything from making the tea each week, to holding a position on the committee
- Make a presentation to the club on any amateur radio related subject of your choice
- Take part in a RAYNET event
- Help organise an activity for the club
This theme includes two activities:
- Build a piece of amateur radio-related electronic or mechanical equipment for your shack
- Write an amateur radio-related piece of software that you can use in your shack, or design a simple website
This theme includes three activities:
- Introduce somebody to the hobby who then goes on to start a Foundation course
- Attend a rally, or exhibition, to promote your chosen Club Scheme accredited club
- Help run a training course at your chosen Club Scheme accredited club by teaching, supporting, running practical sessions, or invigilating