Signaling

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Signaller ("Signaling" in earlier handbooks) is a discontinued merit badge. However, in honor of the BSA’s 100th Anniversary, this badge has been named to the BSA’s new Historical Merit Badge Program and may be earned by Scouts during 2010 until December 31, 2010.

Signaller "Centennial" merit badge
	Status:	Discontinued
	Released:	1911, 2010	BSA Advancement ID:
	Retired:	1992, 2010	Requirements Revision:	2010

Contents 1 Signaling requirements 1.1 1938 merit badge requirements 1.2 1945, 1950 merit badge requirements 2 Notes 3 Requirement resources 4 Requirement resources 5 Related Ranks, Awards, and Merit Badges 5.1 2010 Historical Merit Badges 6 See also 7 External links 8 1945, 1950 merit badge requirements 9 1938 merit badge requirements

Signaling requirements

1938 merit badge requirements Send and receive by Semaphore Code at the rate of not fewer than forty-eight letters per minute, or in the General Service (International Morse) Code, not fewer than twenty-four letters per minute. Send and receive signals by sound, using the buzzer, sounder, whistle, or bugle. Make an electric buzzer outfit, wireless outfit, blinker, or a heliograph outfit and send a message of not less than twenty-four letters with the same. 1945, 1950 merit badge requirements 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 a 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 Code 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. The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Handbook for Boys, 1946 Edition The text of these requirements is locked and can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.

Notes

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1. Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
2. "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.

Requirement resources

Requirement resources

• Requirement 4: Flag semaphore signal schema (206K PDF) A diagram of flag semaphore signal actions and meanings in arm position order; action sequence required to send and receive a complete message; posing instructions for signaler. (Rev. 2, 3/10)

Related Ranks, Awards, and Merit Badges

2010 Historical Merit Badges

MeritBadge.org	BSA Website	BSA Info
Carpentry	Carpentry BSA Page	Carpentry Packet
Pathfinding	Pathfinding BSA Page	Pathfinding Packet
Signaller	Signaller BSA Page	Signaller Packet
Tracking	Tracking BSA Page	Tracking Packet

The basics of the 2010 Historical Merit Badge program include:

• The merit badges will closely resemble the original designs of the merit badges with the exception of the borders. The borders will be embroidered with a shiny gold thread that will be immediately identifiable as a 2010 Historical Merit Badge.

• The original merit badge requirements will be used wherever possible. Exceptions will be made when current safety or social standards dictate. Adaptations can also be made for special needs Scouts.

• The merit badges will count for towards a boy’s rank advancement.

• Work on the badges is not to commence prior to January 1, 2010 and is to be finished no later than December 31, 2010.

• The Supply Division will not create or reprint pamphlets for the merit badges. Any and all material will be posted to a special section of the 100th Anniversary web site that can be accessed by the interested boys and their merit badge counselors.

See also

Boy Scout portal Varsity Scout portal Venturing portal

Merit Badge information

• An Introduction to Merit Badges – how to get started, who chooses the counselor, etc.
• Merit Badge Worksheets & Requirements – with the revision dates, diagrams, charts, checklists, logs, and links you need.
• Merit Badge Application – offers online resources to let you print "Blue Cards," etc.
• Merit Badge FAQ – answers dozens of questions like: Who can be a counselor? Can requirements be added or removed?
• Merit Badges Requiring Prior Approval – Certain requirements need prior approval. Most do not. Here is the list.
• Also see: Most Popular Merit Badges – Merit Badge Policies – Eagle-Required Merit Badges – Merit Badge Days
• Additionally: List of Merit Badges by Field of Study – Merit Badge Pamphlets & Libraries
• Merit Badge Counselors must complete Youth Protection Training, file an Adult Application (and Merit Badge Counselor Information Form); and be approved by the local council. (See the Guide for Merit Badge Counselors for additional details.)

External links

• Henning's Scouters' Pages: Merit Badges, Past and Present, And Their Evolution
• Morse Code on Wikipedia
• Morse Code Translator
• Flag Semaphore on Wikipedia
• Morse Code and Semaphore Translator

1945, 1950 merit badge requirements

1. Make an electric buzzer outfit, wireless, blinker, or other signaling device.
2. 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.
3. 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 a rate of not less than 20 letters per minute.
4. Send and receive by Semaphore Code at the rate of not less than 30 letters per minute.
5. Know the proper application of the International Morse Code and Semaphore Codes; when, where, and how they can be used to best advantage.
6. Discuss briefly various other codes and methods of signaling which are in common use.

1938 merit badge requirements

1. Send and receive by Semaphore Code at the rate of not fewer than forty-eight letters per minute, or in the General Service (International Morse) Code, not fewer than twenty-four letters per minute.
2. Send and receive signals by sound, using the buzzer, sounder, whistle, or bugle.
3. Make an electric buzzer outfit, wireless outfit, blinker, or a heliograph outfit and send a message of not less than twenty-four letters with the same.