[UK-CONTEST] RSGB IOTA Contest

[Chris G3SJJ]

  That's a good idea Ed.  I am planning to do 24hr SOAB CW using G8D. (Assuming I can still use the callsign issued to Central Contest Association M0CMU)!

73 Chris G3SJJ



On 15/07/2010 07:38, Chairman, RSGB Contest Committee wrote:
> The Contest Committee is trying to get more UK stations to enter the RSGB
> IOTA Contest -- participation from our own country is not too high by
> comparison with others in their own flagship contests.  This year, we are
> offering a "Participation Certificate" to UK stations who make a reasonable
> effort.  If you know amateurs who could become more interested in
> contesting, given a bit of a push, please point them in this direction.
>
> There is a web page at www.rsgbcc.org/hf/iotahelp.shtml , with tips on
> equipment, aerials and operating technique.  This also explains the
> requirements for the Participation Certificate.  Anyone who has entered the
> 80m or VHF/UHF club contests might want to move on to more "substantial"
> events, and of course, if we don't introduce newcomers to mainstream
> contesting, this aspect of Amateur Radio will eventually die out!
>
> 73,
>
> Ed Taylor, GW3SQX
> Chairman, RSGB Contest Committee