KW Wirelessman

Wirelessman Scout Badge Khaki Woven War Time

The Wirelessman was worn on the Right arm in between the shoulder and elbow.

A scout could not gain any more than 6 proficiency badges before gaining a First Class scout badge.

To earn this badge a scout must do the following *

(1) Be able to connect a wireless receiving set, using either batteries or mains (to include aerial, earth and loud speaker connections) and to tune it for the clearest possible reception.

 (2) Prepare a log showing transmitting stations it is possible to receive on the set, to include dial readings, wavelengths and station signals, with times of identification.

(3) Discuss with the Examiner programmes to which he has listened during the previous month, giving reasons for his choice and his opinions of the programmes under the following headings:  Music, Talks and drama.  Light entertainment.

(4) Describe three causes of bad reception. 

*The Requirements for each badge varied through issues of POR