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What is the JOTA?
JOTA is an annual event in which about 500,000 Scouts and Guides all over the world make contact with each other by means of amateur radio. It is a real Jamboree during which Scouting experiences are exchanged and ideas are shared, thus contributing to the world brotherhood of Scouting The JOTA is a world-wide event. Units may operate for 48 hours or any part thereof, from Saturday 00.00 h until Sunday 24.00 h local time. It is for members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), and also for members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).

The first JOTA took place in 1957 and was successful despite the absence of extensive overseas support due mainly to lack of advance publicity. However, so many requests for information were received during the weekend "over the air" that it was obvious the event was its own best advertisement.

Then, about 11 years ago, during the 31st JOTA (15-16 October 1988), radio propagation conditions were found excellent and many long distance contacts were made.

To date, there is a remarkable JOTA development over the years, where number of participants and countries have shown increament from year to year. Some countries have long-standing experiences with JOTA, while others just started recently.

In Penang, the JOTA-JOTI is considered the most prominent Scouting and Guiding event as it allows both scouts and guides to exchange knowledge and improve their skills besides creating a challenge in different activities in Scouting and Guiding. The JOTA is a 3 day-2 night camp held nearly every year at Camp Coronation. It is fun and full of knowledge, so let's make it happen!!!

The world--wide Jamboree-On-The-Air is organized to coincide with the third full weekend of October each year. The event starts at 00.00 hours local time on the Saturday and concludes 48 hours later at 24.00 hours local time on the Sunday. Each station can choose its own operating hours within this period.

Ham Radio Station for Jamboree-On-The-Air in Coronation Camp, Penang :

About JOTI
In November 1996 the World Scout Committee, noting that Scouting already had a considerable presence on the Internet, and that there was already an informal and rapidly growing Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI), decided that JOTI should become an official international Scouting event, and that it should be held on the same weekend as the Jamboree on the Air.
Therefore, the World Scout Jamboree on the Internet is to be held on the third full weekend of October each year, starting at 00.00 hours local time on the Saturday and concluding 48 hours later at 24:00 hours local time on the Sunday.
Special Internet jamborees may also be organized in conjunction with local, national, and international Scouting events which are held at other times of the year.

Who Can Participate?
JOTI is for young girls and boys who are members of national Scout organizations which are members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. Members of national associations of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are also welcome to participate. 

Some JOTI Rules
Follow the rules of good Internet behaviour which are called "netiquette". A copy of these can be found here.
Specifically: It is courteous to acknowledge messages which are received. If you promise to send information, exchange badges, etc., keep your word. Do not use language which could offend others. Avoid giving your address or telephone number on the Internet.

Ways To Participate in JOTI
There is a variety of ways to participate in JOTI, and the choice of them will depend on the computer hardware, software, and Internet access which is available.

* Electronic mail	(e-mail)
* Bulletin boards	(BBS, etc.)
* Discussion forums	(Usenet, Newsgroups, etc.)
* WWW pages	(Surfing on the world Scouting pages for extra JOTI info)
* Chatting channels	(IRC; ICQ, Chatboards, etc.)
* Video/Audio events	(Video Conferencing, Audio Conferencing,etc.)

Different Languages on JOTI News
Here's a list of links to JOTI newsgroups around the world.

Country	Councils/Groups	Event	Language	Website
WOSM	Host of JOTA/JOTI		Multi	Webpage
Canada	Scouts Canada		English	Webpage
Germany			German	Webpage
Hong Kong	Scout Association of Hong Kong		Chinese Big5/English	Webpage
La FSC	Federation des Scouts Catholiques		French	Webpage
Nederland			Dutch	Webpage
ScoutLink	about IRC		English	Webpage
Penang, Malaysia	Penang State Scout Association		English	Webpage
Switzerland			Swiss	Webpage

Registered Scoutlink Channels

For more detail and latest information about JOTI: http://www.joti.org/