Frequently Asked Questions

 

Here are some frequently asked questions concerning On Target and some basic answers. Please feel free to contact me at mdtaylormd@comcast.net if you have other questions or do not understand the answers given on this link.

QUESTION: Do we need “BIG” mirrors to participate in On Target?  We will be able to make contacts with smaller ( 5” x 7” ) mirrors?

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QUESTION: Do we need a ham operator to hike with us in order to participate?  We will be okay without a ham operator?

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QUESTION:  Can we try to send mirror signals to other units before 11:00 am, the “official” starting time?  Could we keep signaling after 2 pm, the “end” time?

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QUESTION:  Is it mandatory that we attend the Ice Cream Social on the evening of On Target in order to participate on the mountains during the day?

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QUESTION: What are “mystery stations” and how do they work?

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QUESTION: What are the “contest areas” or “competition areas” that you have mentioned in some of your emails?

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QUESTION:  Can Cub packs, 11-year old patrols, scout troops, and Explorer posts participate in On Target, or is it exclusively for Varsity scouts?

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QUESTION: Can more than one unit participate on a given mountain top, or should we pick another peak if our first choice has already been chosen?

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QUESTION: You mentioned the “dignitary letter” in one of your emails.  What is this letter and how do we get one?

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QUESTION:  What is an On Target “Time Capsule”, and where do we get one?

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