Learning Morse Code? - Page 2

Gerald · 07-28-11, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by privateer

I earned my Signaler Badge when I was in Boy Scouts way back in the early '70's.

That badge was dropped around 1990 something but revived for the Hundred year anniversary.

Requirements

To obtain a Merit Badge for Signaling, a Scout must:

Make an electric buzzer outfit, wireless, blinker, or other signaling device.
Send and receive in the International Morse Code, by buzzer or other sound device, a complete message of not less than 35 words, at a rate of not less than 35 letters per minute.
Demonstrate an ability to send and receive a message in the International Morse Code by wigwag and by blinker or other light signaling device at the rate of not less than 20 letters per minute.
Send and receive by Semaphore Code at the rate of not less than 30 letters per minute.
Know the proper application of the International Morse and Semaphore Codes; when, where, and how they can be used to best advantage.
Discuss briefly various other codes and methods of signaling which are in common use.

I went on to the 'Order of The Arrow' shortly after that.

Included in this training, signal to the girls also,

07-28-11, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Included in this training, signal to the girls also,

Any Boy Scout can tell you.......
You were not a Girl Magnet!!

Aside from eating a few Brownies?
Even the Girl Scouts avoided you.

Gerald · 07-28-11, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by privateer

Any Boy Scout can tell you.......
You were not a Girl Magnet!!

Aside from eating a few Brownies?
Even the Girl Scouts avoided you.

I know the story, although I was a Boy Scout,

frau kaleun · 07-28-11, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by privateer

Aside from eating a few Brownies

07-28-11, 05:15 PM

Oh you have a dirty mind and outlook on the whole joke there Missy!!

Maybe it was a '70's thing that only Boy Scouts really understand.

But I'll explain it for those that might take offense because of ignorance.

At around 12 or so years of age? 'Eating a Brownie' was to actually BAKE a real Brownie and eat it!!
As young kids we did not understand what you may make of this statement right now!!
We knew the Adults laughed and snikered under thier breaths but were not totally in-tune to THAT aspect!
We actually considered it a kind of insult as if we were going to commit cannabalism in a way!

Young boys are a weird bunch and in those days you did not have the PC crap that causes so much grief today.

The ONLY Brownies I ever actually ate in my whole life are the kind made with plants!!

Except my Wife was a Brownie so I guess I have to change some thoughts I had.

Gerald · 07-28-11, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by privateer

Oh you have a dirty mind and outlook on the whole joke there Missy!!

Maybe it was a '70's thing that only Boy Scouts really understand.

Right, Boy Scouts were kings .... helped old ladies cross the street and made the "services" for free

frau kaleun · 07-28-11, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

helped old ladies cross the street and made the "services" for free

I didn't know the Boy Scouts gave badges for servicing old ladies.

kraznyi_oktjabr · 07-28-11, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Right, Boy Scouts were kings .... helped old ladies cross the street and made the "services" for free

What kind of services?

frau kaleun · 07-28-11, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kraznyi_oktjabr

What kind of services?

As a soon to be "old lady," that's what *I* want to know!

07-28-11, 05:36 PM

Citizenship In The Community merit badge.

That could be considered serviceing an old lady.

Mostly?
A good Boy Scout would help you cross the street.
He will drag/carry you across the street if need be.
Regardless if you want to cross it or not.
(The requirements are not clear on this nor are the issues of force)

Gerald · 07-28-11, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

As a soon to be "old lady," that's what *I* want to know!

You're young and vital ... so we can help you with various services,

with honor

07-28-11, 05:48 PM

IF an old Boy Scout assists an old Girl Scout across the street?
Who did the good deed?
The Boy Scout or the Girl Scout?

frau kaleun · 07-28-11, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

You're young and vital ... so we can help you with various services,

with honor

Well, the laundry still needs folding, if you think you're up to it.

Gerald · 07-28-11, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Well, the laundry still needs folding, if you think you're up to it.

OK,ya got a deal....stop smoking

07-28-11, 05:51 PM

There you go Vendor!
That may get you the QuarterMaster Badge!!

07-28-11, 05:15 PM	#20
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Oh you have a dirty mind and outlook on the whole joke there Missy!! Maybe it was a '70's thing that only Boy Scouts really understand. But I'll explain it for those that might take offense because of ignorance. At around 12 or so years of age? 'Eating a Brownie' was to actually BAKE a real Brownie and eat it!! As young kids we did not understand what you may make of this statement right now!! We knew the Adults laughed and snikered under thier breaths but were not totally in-tune to THAT aspect! We actually considered it a kind of insult as if we were going to commit cannabalism in a way! Young boys are a weird bunch and in those days you did not have the PC crap that causes so much grief today. The ONLY Brownies I ever actually ate in my whole life are the kind made with plants!! Except my Wife was a Brownie so I guess I have to change some thoughts I had. Last edited by Madox58; 07-28-11 at 05:33 PM.

07-28-11, 05:36 PM	#25
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Citizenship In The Community merit badge. That could be considered serviceing an old lady. Mostly? A good Boy Scout would help you cross the street. He will drag/carry you across the street if need be. Regardless if you want to cross it or not. (The requirements are not clear on this nor are the issues of force)

07-28-11, 05:48 PM	#27
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	IF an old Boy Scout assists an old Girl Scout across the street? Who did the good deed? The Boy Scout or the Girl Scout?

07-28-11, 05:51 PM	#30
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	There you go Vendor! That may get you the QuarterMaster Badge!!