Radio Mechanic

Radio Mechanic Senior Scouts Badge 1958 to 1964

The Radio Mechanic Badge was part of the Collective series “Scientist”

To earn this badge a scout must do the following * 

(1) Assemble a simple wireless receiver in temporary form and be able to draw a diagram of his lay-out, using the correct technical symbols. 

(2) Be able to locate and cure a simple fault in the family set. 

(3) Have elementary knowledge of how a thermionic valve works as an amplifier or detector and know the functions of condenser, resistance, reaction and transformer. 

(4) Know the main characteristics of different wave-length bands or groups in general use long, medium, short and  ultra-short, showing how these characteristics dictate the uses  to which the bands are put. 

(5) Know the method of charging and how to care for accumulators. 

(6) Be able to solder wire and use fluxes.       

.*The Requirements for each badge varied through issues of POR