Venture Crew 47 members plan to participate in the Tri-District Camporee at Woodsom Farm in Amesbury on November 11-13, 2012. The KB1PAL crew will operate on Amateur Radio frequencies as well as FRS and GMRS during the event. Frequencies include: 147.57 simplex, 147.42 simplex, and FRS/GMRS Channels 3 and 5. They’re encouraging all participants who are licensed amateurs to bring their radios and contact Tri-District Control.
In existence since 2006, the Peabody-based Venture Crew 47 young amateurs are supported by the North Shore Radio Association. They have participated in numerous events including the Head of the Charles Regatta, HF contests, and Field Day.