AY Honors/Semaphore Code/Answer Key

Semaphore Code

Skill Level

2

Year

2012

Version

18.12.2024

Approval authority

South American Division

1

In an essay of at least 300 words, tell the history of the Semaphore Code, and mention its differences and similarities with other codes.

2

Individually or with the unit, perform one of the following activities:

2a

Create a pair of flags of standard size (45 cm x 45 cm) with two predominant colors.

2b

Make a pair of flashlight cones.

2c

Create a pair of signs from natural materials.

3

Transmit one of the following items, using a maximum of three seconds for each character or letter, with a minimum distance of 300 to 500 m from one group to the other:

3a

Two Bible verses.

3b

One of the Pathfinder Club ideals.

3c

A "surprise" (without prior notice) text (dialogue) defined by the instructor.

4

Repeat requirement 3 in the following situations:

4a

In a camp during the day.

4b

In a camp during the night.

5

Define the following signals:

5a

Attention

5b

Error

5c

Numeral

5d

Alphabet

5e

Pause

5f

End of sentence

5g

End of the message

6

Individually or with the unit, make a creative table showing all the numeral, alphabetic and signaling characters.

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