IRC Clients:
mIRC is the recommended IRC client for Windows. Shareware. We can help you register it.
IamC is a very small irc client. This version is already configured for IrCQnet. Can even run off a diskette. This is abandonware.
jircii is a freeware Internet Relay Chat client (IRC) for Windows, MacOS X, and Linux.
Besirc is an open source freeware IRC client that runs on Windows.
HIRC is another freeware IRC client. It's quite small and easy to use. It supports CTCP, DCC, scripts, ect...
Xchat is an IRC chat program for both Linux and Windows.
IRCle for MacIntosh.
Snak is another MAC client.
Bitch-X for Unix.
IRCii also for Unix.
Other IRC clients with reviews.

Server:
Once you have installed your software you will want to connect to the IrCQnet IRC Network. Type /server irc.icq.com in any window.
After the connection is made, type /join #scouting in any window.

Register:
Now that you have found us, it would be beneficial to register your nick. Type /nickserv register password. The password will be one you choose. Please remember it.
After you have registered your nick, every time you log on you must now type /nickserv ID password. Again - your personal password. We will be able to help some of you to make ID automatic. It depends on the software you use.
For the first few weeks you will be able to see who the ops are. They are the people with @ in front of nick. They will help you in setting up IRC or answering any questions you might have.

IRC Help Links:
IRChelp.org Internet Relay Chat (IRC) help archive.
Chatting on the net.
The IRC Prelude.