[UK-CONTEST] RSGB IOTA Contest

[Chris G3SJJ]

  That's the one. Thanks Don.

Chris G3SJJ



On 15/07/2010 16:02, Don Field wrote:
> As has been pointed out, the data is online at the rsgbiota site, including
> a list of expeditions. But the NG3K website is always my first port of call
> for contest expeditions, and already has a long list for this year's IOTA
> event. It has been well publicised over the years - I thought everyone knew
> of it by now :-)
>
> http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/iota2010.html
>
> Don G3XTT
> IOTA Contest Manager
>
> On 15 July 2010 13:11, Callum MØMCX<callum at mccormick.uk.com>  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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