Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

ANSWER: BIG mirrors make the event more enjoyable because you can signal to more-distant units, but you can have a lot of fun with smaller mirrors also. The bigger the mirror, the heavier it is and the harder it is to pack it up the mountain. However, the rewards of having the larger mirror become apparent when the signaling starts.

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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