[UK-CONTEST] RSGB IOTA Contest

[Alan Jubb - 5B4AHJ]

I endorse that! I wouldn't be without my printed directory! Go treat
yourself!
73
Alan

On 15 July 2010 16:41, Chris G3SJJ <g3sjj at btinternet.com> wrote:

>  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
> > Via iPhone
> > 07976 631881
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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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