>>> IOTA DIRECTORY - 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION <<<
The 40th Anniversary Edition of the IOTA Directory will be published around 19 April and will be available from RSGB HQ shortly afterwards (see www.rsgb.org/shop/ or telephone Sales at +44 (0)1707 659015). Larger than ever with 136 pages, this anniversary edition features an historical review, much of which has never previously been published as well as Geoff Watts' original IOTA list of 1964, fascinating for what it includes as well as for what it omits. It includes all you have come to expect of the Directory - the latest IOTA island listings, DXpedition stories, the Most Wanted List, and articles on how to get started in IOTA.
Readers, who have been active on the bands for several years and want help in identifying operations that count, will find the listing of operations accepted for credit quite invaluable. This list was first introduced in the 2002 Directory and is now updated and expanded to cover the 650 rarest IOTA groups. Using it could save you hours in preparing your application. And for the first time the Directory includes the current year's Honour Roll and other performance listings. _____________________________________________________________________________
>>> IOTA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS <<<
The first of two major events to celebrate IOTA's 40th Anniversary will take place at Friedrichshafen in southern Germany during Ham Radio 2004. We cannot offer an IOTA operation there but we can do the next best thing and celebrate IOTA's 40th Birthday Party afloat on Bodensee (Lake Constance). We have chartered one of the Lake's famous steamers for a Buffet Dinner Cruise on Saturday 26 June to a nearby port. Participants will assemble at 1900 hours at Friedrichshafen Harbour ready to set sail at 1930 with an expected return time around 2230. It will be a real occasion to remember!
Tickets are GBP24 or 35 euros each, a price that covers the cost of the meal and the cruise. Payment in dollars will be charged at the equivalent exchange rate on the day of payment. We prefer you to book on-line via the RSGB website at www.rsgb.org/shop/ (after 20 April please). Those of you paying in euros may be able to purchase tickets via your eurozone checkpoint.
This is an ambitious event for the IOTA Committee to organise with significant cost liabilities up front. To assist proper planning we need to have a firm idea of the number of people wishing to participate by the end of May. We cannot leave the sale of the bulk of tickets to the time of the show in late June. Those of you wishing to join us should book early to avoid disappointment. There may only be a limited number of tickets left for sale on the RSGB stand in the Convention Hall. At this stage, even expressions of intent are welcome - please address them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] for the attention of Teresa Baker. Book early, get your tickets and come and enjoy the party with us.
The second major celebration will be at the RSGB HF and IOTA Convention to be held at a hotel near Gatwick Airport on 22-24th October 2004. More on this later.
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MONTHLY UPDATE OF DATA IN IOTA DIRECTORY - 11th Edition
----------------------------------------------------------------------------->>> NEW IOTA REFERENCE NUMBERS ISSUED <<<
AF-095/Pr TJ Cameroon group (Cameroon) AS-169 VU Maharashtra State group (India) NA-226 XE1 Colima / Michoacan State group (Mexico) OC-265 VK9 Coral Sea Islands Territory South (Australia) _____________________________________________________________________________
>>> PROVISIONAL IOTA REFERENCE NUMBER AS AT 14 APRIL 2004 <<<
AF-095/Pr TJ Cameroon group (Cameroon) _____________________________________________________________________________
>>> OPERATIONS WHICH HAVE PROVIDED ACCEPTABLE VALIDATION MATERIAL <<<
AF-009 TO4E Europa Island (November/December 2003) AF-009 TO4WW Europa Island (November/December 2003) AF-037 9L1MS/P Banana Islands (January 2004) AS-017 JL3SIK/6 Zamami Island, Okinawa Islands (November 2003) AS-049 JA6PSE Takara Island, Tokara Islands (February/March 2004) AS-049 JA6PSI Takara Island, Tokara Islands (February/March 2004) AS-147 JA8DZV/8 Yagishiri Island (August 2003) AS-147 JR8KJR/8 Yagishiri Island (August 2003) AS-149 RA0FU/P Moneron Island (September 2003) AS-149 UA0FZ/P Moneron Island (September 2003) AS-169 AT0BI Elephanta Island (March 2004) NA-128 N1VF/VE2 Orleans Island (September 2003) NA-166 XF1K Pajaros Island (February 2004) NA-189 XF1/F5TYY Las Tres Marietas Island (January 2004) NA-189 XF1/F6AOI Las Tres Marietas Island (January 2004) NA-189 XF1/F6BFH Las Tres Marietas Island (January 2004) NA-189 XF1/F9IE Las Tres Marietas Island (January 2004) NA-226 XF1/F5TYY Pena Blanca Island (January 2004) NA-226 XF1/F6AOI Pena Blanca Island (January 2004) NA-226 XF1/F6BFH Pena Blanca Island (January 2004) NA-226 XF1/F9IE Pena Blanca Island (January 2004) OC-026 N1VF/KH2 Guam Island (November 2003) OC-078 V63MB Mog-Mog Island, Ulithi Atoll (May 2003) OC-079 FK/AC4LN Art Island, Belep Islands (September 2003) OC-137 VK2IAY/4 Lamb Island (December 2003) OC-158 H44VV Nggela Island, Florida Islands (August 2003) OC-160 VK2IAY/4 Hook Island (November/December 2003) OC-171 VK2IAY/4 Dunk Island (December 2003) OC-258 P29VVB Karkar Island (August 2003) OC-265 VK4GL/P Cato Reef, Coral Sea Islands Territory (December 2003) OC-265 VK4WWI/P Cato Reef, Coral Sea Islands Territory (December 2003) SA-032 CE6TBN/8 Wellington Island (January 2004) SA-055 LU1EDX/D Martin Garcia Island (December 2003) SA-055 LU8DCH/D Martin Garcia Island (December 2003) SA-088 ZY5X Santana de Fora Island (July 2003) SA-091 CE6TBN/8 Riesco Island (January 2004)
Note: This list includes operations where validation material was volunteered, ie not specifically required for credit to be given. In all cases, cards now submitted will be accepted by Checkpoints if they meet normal standards. This means that the island name should be printed on the card. _____________________________________________________________________________
>>> OPERATIONS FROM WHICH VALIDATION MATERIAL IS AWAITED <<< >>> AS AT 14 APRIL 2004 <<<
AF-095/Pr TJ3MC/P Mondoleh Island (April 2004) SA-074 OC3I Los Chimus Island (February 2004) SA-089 YV5ANF/1 Sal Key (April 2003)
Note: Checkpoints are not authorised to credit QSL cards for an operation where validation is required. _____________________________________________________________________________
>>> NEW IOTA CHECKPOINT <<<
After more than ten years of checking cards Phil G4WFZ has relinquished his post as checkpoint for England (prefixes G0 & M0), the rest of the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and all British SWLs. Thanks, Phil, for all your help over the years. We welcome as his replacement John Butcher, G3LAS, who is well-known as currently the Chairman of the CDXC - The UK DX Foundation. His appointment takes effect immediately.
Members are asked to note the new checkpoint details:
John Butcher, G3LAS
Westlands
Westland Green
Little Hadham
Ware
Herts SG11 2AJ
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
_____________________________________________________________________________>>> IOTA AND ANTARCTIC BASES <<<
WABA Directory 2003 is the official source of information for the IOTA Programme on Antarctic Base stations. It acts as an extension of the IOTA Directory, providing the IOTA reference number as well as a wealth of detailed historical information on each base. The Directory is downloadable from the 425 DX News website at http://www.425dxn.org . _____________________________________________________________________________
>>> RULE CLARIFICATIONS <<<
The IOTA Directory includes rule clarifications on:
a. operation of a station by remote control (not allowed),
b. validation requirements for operations by yachtsmen with an on-board
operational amateur radio station (requirements extended) and
c. requirements for outgoing SWL reports and cards submitted for credit
(requirements tightened).
_____________________________________________________________________________>>> IOTA CHARGES <<<
The Directory also includes an up to date list of charges. Although there has been NO increase in the GBP figures (beyond changes in postage for the higher priced items), recent currency fluctuations have meant a rise in the dollar equivalent figures, effective immediately. Members paying in dollars will need to check the correct fee. _____________________________________________________________________________
>>> NEW CERTIFICATES <<<
The new Directory announces the addition of three new certificates to the programme's current range, for contacting 800, 900 and 1000 IOTA groups. These will be of the same design as other certificates in the 100 series. The 1000 Islands certificate will be sent free of charge to each member reaching that level whether or not the 1000 Islands Trophy is requested. The 800 and 900 Islands certificates will be charged for on the same basis as other certificates. To ensure fairness of treatment in the issue of low number 800 and 900 Islands certificates, a period of several weeks will be allowed for members to apply through their checkpoints. At the end of that period the certificates will be issued, numbered in the order of the applicant's score on the central IOTA database. So, if you qualify and are interested, please apply before 1 August 2004 via your checkpoint. Certificates will be despatched in September. _____________________________________________________________________________
>>> IOTA 2004 ACTIVITY PROGRAMME <<<
Some of the regularly activated island groups counting for premium points during May to August 2004. For further information on this current activity programme, see the CDXC web-site at www.cdxc.org.uk (follow the IOTA 2004 links).
MAY 2004 AF-013 5R Madagascar AF-016 FR Reunion Island AF-024 S7 Seychelles AF-032 5H Zanzibar Island AF-049 3B8 Mauritius Island AN-015 8J1 Queen Maud Land group AS-002 A9 Bahrain AS-004 5B/ZC Cyprus/UK Sovereign Bases EU-019 R1F Franz Josef Land
JUNE 2004 There are over 100 European counters in June. Look also for: AF-018 IH9 Pantelleria Island AF-019 IG9 Pelagie Islands AF-023 S9 Sao Tome Island AF-044 S9 Principe Island
JULY 2004 In addition to many European counters look for: AF-003 ZD8 Ascension Island AF-004 EA8 Canary Islands AF-005 D4 Cape Verde, Leeward Islands AF-014 CT3 Madeira Islands AF-022 ZD7 St Helena Island AF-029 ZD9 Tristan Da Cunha Islands AF-030 ZD9 Gough Island AF-086 D4 Cape Verde, Windward Islands AN-016 Various Antarctica
AUGUST 2004 EU-089 CU8/9 Flores Island NA-018 OX Greenland NA-021 8P Barbados NA-027 VO1 Newfoundland NA-032 FP St Pierre & Miquelon NA-063 CY0 Sable Island NA-094 CY9 St Paul Island SA-002 VP8 Falkland Islands SA-003 PY0F Fernando de Noronha Archipelago SA-026 PP5 Santa Catarina State Centre group SA-046 PY7 Pernambuco State group SA-068 8R Guyana group _____________________________________________________________________________
Roger Balister, G3KMA Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ RSGB IOTA Manager RSGB IOTA Committee Member 14 April 2004 14 April 2004 http://www.g3kma.dsl.pipex.com http://www.425dxn.org/iota
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