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Amateur Radio Club KB4SA partners with Boy Scouts of America, North Florida 
Council

Boy Scouts of America, The North Florida Council announces the charter of 
amateur radio station, KB4SA.
KB4SA encourages, equips and prepares young people to be vibrant citizens and 
dynamic community leaders through the use of amateur radio and the practice of 
emergency communication guided by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

The inaugural event of KB4SA is scheduled for May 12, 2012 at Camp Echockotee, 
2513 Doctors Lake Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073. Scouts will see local amateur 
operators in action and also communicate, via radio, with other amateur radio 
operators, local and around the world.

During future events, Scouts will earn merit badges related to radio, 
communications and science; receive a FCC Amateur Radio license; participate in 
local emergency communications drills; and provide communication support for 
community charity events such as bike-a-thons.

Peter Duzant, K4PAD, founder of the KB4SA said, “Amateur radio is a rewarding 
hobby that allows Scouts to learn, not only about radio and electronics, but 
also that it goes hand-in-hand with duty to country and community.”

Chuck Courson, Director at Camp Echockotee adds his support, “The starting of 
Amateur Radio Club, KB4SA, will allow us to be able to help scouts be better 
prepared to give back to their community in a very meaningful way. We are 
excited about the opportunities that this will provide for the scouts.”

Sponsors for the Amateur Radio Club KB4SA include Clay County Amateur Radio 
Emergency Service and Journey Church.

More information about the Amateur Radio Club KB4SA and other events scheduled 
with the Boy Scouts of America can be found on the club web site at http://www.
kb4sa.org.