[UK-CONTEST] RSGB IOTA Contest

[Chris G3SJJ]

  Callum, you don't have to buy a Directory but you might find it enlightening. As well as a list of islands and island groups with prefixes there is 
a lot of information on the history of the IOTA Award scheme, back to the time when it was first thought of by Geoff Watts, then taken on 
enthusiastically by Martin G3ZAY, then Roger G3KMA to make it the world renowned scheme it is today. Not sure if it gives a history of the IOTA 
contest, but I think it was Ed G3SQX who came up with the idea of linking IOTA and a major new UK contest in 1994 approx. From those early days of 200 
or so entries we have seen it grow to the current 2000 or so entries.

Don't whinge. Spend a few quid and enjoy the read!

Chris G3SJJ



On 15/07/2010 13:11, Callum MØMCX wrote:
> Hello Chris. Long time.
>
> Do I really have to buy a directory? I have a feeling we've been here
> before, a couple of years ago - it may have been the catalyst for me
> ditching the anger management training.
>
> The bottom line is that I'd like to plan an IOTA event for the scout
> group one year, hence me wanting to browse all the potentials and
> select a target.
>
> Who profits from the book then? RSGB? Why can't the data just be
> published on-line?? Maybe it is and I haven't found it.
>
>
> Callum McCormick
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>
>
>
> On 15 Jul 2010, at 12:45, Chris G3SJJ<g3sjj at btinternet.com>  wrote:
>
>>   During our GU8D operations we used the IOTA Directory. Also usually
>> someone produces a list of planned operations, but can't remember who!
>>
>> Chris g3SJJ
>>
>>
>> On 15/07/2010 12:16, Callum MØMCX wrote:
>>> Rather than search for islands, I'd like a list of islands that I
>>> can browse
>>> but I can't find it. I've always had this problem. What am I missing?
>>>
>>> C.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
>>> [mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Chairman,
>>> RSGB
>>> Contest Committee
>>> Sent: 15 July 2010 07:39
>>> To: uk-contest at contesting.com
>>> Subject: [UK-CONTEST] RSGB IOTA Contest
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
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