The Cambridge Amateur Radio Club and Cambridge Scout Troop participated in the annual Jamboree at Churchill Park. Local cubs, beavers and scouts were able to communicate with other like-minded youth around the world.

Through modes such as slow scan TV, DMR radios, D-Star, UHF walkie talkies, participants could contact peers up to 4,000 kilometre away.

Knowing about ham radio, also known as amateur radio, Lantz has wanted to bring it to the community and share it with the local scout group.

More than just a fun exercise, Lantz hopes the kids take the opportunity to learn about the various technologies available to them. He points out that they never know when the skill may come in handy.

“This could line up with a job opportunity. If you’re an environmental scientist, let's say, having your ham license will allow you to work a remote station via ham radio. It’s one more thing to add to your resume.”

Being able to see the kids experience something new and unique made the whole day worth it for Lantz and the other organizers.