2010 Jamboree Radio Station – QBSA

The 2010 BSA Jamboree has been nothing short of amazing, and it’s only the first day! The 100th anniversary fever has hit Virginia and it’s highly contagious.

Not only are there tons of things to see and do here, there is electricity in the air and on the airwaves. Jamboree Radio, aka, The Eagle’s Voice, hit Virginia’s airwaves yesterday at 102.9 FM on the radio dial.

One of our artists, Robyn had the opportunity to visit the station today where she discovered what goes on behind the scenes at the production. Here’s what she had to say.

Running 24 hours a day, QBSA is heard throughout the Jamboree, across Eastern Virginia on FM radio and all over the world via their live Internet feed, providing music, news, weather, announcements, giveaways and on-air parties.

As has been done many times in the past, this year Scouts are allowed to sign up for a 15 minute time slot to make their radio broadcasting debut.

Because of the huge audience, they must participate in a “training station” before they go on air. The training gives the scouts a quick rundown on the specific radio terms they may be using, what is expected of them and what they can expect when they are on the air.

The station has a temporary license with the FCC, so they have to follow all of the regulations that are required by the FCC. When a Scout is on the radio, they are required to provide proper station identification, and are obviously not allowed to broadcast distasteful comments or songs.

They are also given a format to follow by the producers. They were required to pick three songs, do public service announcements, conduct an interview or do a skit, and give a “shout out” to their troop.

The experience has made for some very interesting radio!

Thanks Robyn!

If you live anywhere around Ft. AP Hill, Virginia, try finding “The Eagle’s Voice” on your radio at 102.9 FM. If you can’t get it, or you live anywhere else in the world, you can listen to QBSA 24 hours a day via their Internet feed. You can find a link and more information here, or check out the QBSA Facebook page. Or, if you operate an Amateur Radio, you can find that information here.

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Have you had a chance to listen to Jamboree Radio yet? We love it, but we want to know what you think too! Let us know in the comments section.