During JOTA/JOTI 2023 Manila Council Amateur Radio Club had over 400 scouts attend the events. This year the club has radio via HF and VHF along with Digital communications via radio. They also held activities for JOTI and had a round robin of events such as flag communication, radio communication, morse code, and others. 

The scouts ages ranged from 6 years old to 26 years old and all scouts were able to have hands on experiences at each of the learning stations. Learning STEM was a big part of this event. 

During JOTA/JOTI, the club partnered with W1PTG and took the FCC Amateur Radio Exam. There were over 25 scouts to took the exam and 11 scouts passed the exam. The club had sponsors to pay the fees and the FCC has already granted the licences. 

Here are the newly licenced scouts:

Jeffrey R Alitagtag
Callsign: KQ4MAP
Class: Technician


Vincent Nino N Fabella
Callsign: KQ4MAQ  
Class: General


Christine Joy P Reyes
Callsign: KQ4MAS
Class: Technician


Arlen T Wayan
Callsign: KQ4MAR
Class: Technician


Lorenzo C Molato
Callsign: KE2CBV
Class: General


Mark Angelo B Macawile
Callsign: KQ4MBD
Class: Technician


Cesar B Torres
Callsign: KQ4MBE
Class: Technician


Jhon Michael Vincent B Duque Callsign: KQ4MBF
Class: Technician


Marielle D Reyes
Callsign: KQ4MBG
Class: Technician
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Manila Council Amateur Radio Club will have an exam for those wanting to take the FCC amateur radio exam. 

Exam: Time: 10am
Date: October 21
Location: Rafael Palma Elementary School ​Zobel Roxas Street. 
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For registration for the exam: 

https://w1ptg.org/register/

All instructions are there on the registration page.

The test is free but the license cost 35 dollars and is valid for 10 years 

We have sponsors to pay for the first 10 scouts who pass  the license exam. 

Requirements are: 

1. Have a valid government ID (this is easy as every has that)

2. Have an address Able to receive mail in the USA (this is easy as most people have relatives or friends in the USA or they can simply use my address)

3. Pass the written exam (35 questions for technician (equivalent to class c), 35 questions for general (equivalent to class b), 50 questions for extra (equivalent to class a) 

It’s 100% free for the first 10 scouts

The reviewer is online (www.hamstudy.org) 

Once the scout is licensed, they qualify to apply for scholarships for school (yes Filipinos qualify).
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https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program