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Ref. No.	Callsign:	From	To
AF-016	FR4PV	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
AS-036	JA4GXS/6	12 Nov 2016	13 Nov 2016
AS-117	JA4GXS/4	27 Aug 2016	27 Aug 2016
AS-125	E2X	29 Jul 2016	3 Aug 2016
AS-133	XU7AKB	8 Aug 2016	18 Aug 2016
AS-141	B5/BA4TB	26 Jul 2016	1 Aug 2016
AS-141	B5C	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
AS-142	UE23RRC	9 Aug 2016	14 Aug 2016
AS-150	BY4JN	30 Jul 2016	1 Aug 2016
EU-008	GM0ADX/P	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-008	GM2T	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-008	MM1E	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-010	GM4U/P	29 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-010	GM4U/P	29 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-011	M/DL1DAW	27 Jul 2016	3 Aug 2016
EU-011	MK1K	29 Jul 2016	1 Aug 2016
EU-012	GS3BSQ	29 Jul 2016	1 Aug 2016
EU-016	9A0AA	27 Jul 2016	1 Aug 2016
EU-017	ID9/IW7EGQ	25 Jul 2016	29 Jul 2016
EU-017	ID9/IT9BXR	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-023	9H5G	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-026	JW/LB5WB	29 Jul 2016	1 Aug 2016
EU-028	IA5C	31 Aug 2016	9 Sep 2016
EU-029	OZ2PBS	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-032	F/PH0AS	14 Aug 2016	19 Aug 2016
EU-036	LA6K/P	20 Aug 2016	22 Aug 2016
EU-038	PA/ON4CP	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-042	DG5LAC/P	29 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-048	TM6G	28 Jul 2016	4 Aug 2016
EU-055	LA4C	29 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-080	ED1K	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-084	SK0HS/0	29 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-092	MM0BQI	29 Jul 2016	5 Aug 2016
EU-114	GU9V	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-120	G6LD	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-120	M/DF8DX	30 Jul 2016	1 Aug 2016
EU-120	G0IVR/P	27 Jul 2017	1 Aug 2017
EU-121	EJ0SR	29 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-123	MM0TFU/P	28 Jul 2016	2 Aug 2016
EU-123	GM5TO	29 Jul 2016	30 Jul 2016
EU-123	GM9N	29 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-123	MM3T	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-125	OZ7BQ/P	28 Jul 2016	2 Aug 2016
EU-125	OZ/DG5LAC	24 Sep 2016	30 Sep 2016
EU-127	DR0F	28 Jul 2016	1 Aug 2016
EU-132	SP1/DM5JBN	26 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-132	SN1D	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-145	CR5CW	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-170	9A/GW4UWD/P	1 Aug 2016	9 Aug 2016
EU-170	9A/GW4UWD/P	1 Aug 2016	9 Aug 2016
EU-172	OZ/DL8MF	29 Jul 2016	2 Aug 2016
EU-172	OZ/DL2JRM	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
EU-172	OZ/DL6II	1 Aug 2016	11 Aug 2016
NA-034	W4FDX	30 Jul 2016	30 Jul 2016
NA-039	KG4FJC/KL7	30 Aug 2016	31 Aug 2016
NA-067	W4MY	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
NA-075	VE7NY/7	30 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
NA-085	KG4JSZ	9 Sep 2016	11 Sep 2016
NA-105	FS/W9ILY	1 Dec 2016	10 Dec 2016
NA-107	FM/DD5ZZ	12 Sep 2016	3 Oct 2016
NA-110	KE8AKW	30 Jul 2016	6 Aug 2016
NA-143	K5KUA/5	29 Jul 2016	1 Aug 2016
NA-148	NE1RD/1	28 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
NA-172	VE3LYC/KL7	1 Aug 2016	4 Aug 2016
NA-217	K1W	29 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
OC-005	VK9NZ	25 Sep 2016	8 Oct 2016
OC-121	3D2YA	21 Oct 2016	25 Oct 2016
OC-142	VK4LLE	19 Aug 2016	25 Aug 2016
OC-214	VK5MAV/6	5 Sep 2016	9 Sep 2016
SA-061	XR6M	4 Nov 2016	11 Nov 2016
SA-069	XR1T	28 Jul 2016	31 Jul 2016
SA-072	ZY8D	29 Jul 2016	1 Aug 2016

New Section for 2016 -- Island Multi-2.

Visit the IOTA Contest Section for previous results, record scores, trophy list and online log submissions.

New contesters? See the Guide for newcomers for the RSGB IOTA Contest

1. GENERAL

The aim of the contest is to promote contacts between stations in IOTA island groups and the rest of the world, and to encourage expeditions to IOTA islands. The General Rules for RSGB HF Contests do not apply to this event. UK entrants are permitted to use Contest Call Signs (SCC) if they hold a valid NoV from OFCOM.

2. WHEN

12:00 UTC Saturday 30th July to 12:00 UTC Sunday 31st July 2016. The contest always takes place over the last FULL weekend of July.

3. BANDS AND MODES

3.5, 7, 14, 21 and 28MHz, CW and SSB. Contest-preferred segments on 80m and 20m must be observed, so no operation must take place on 3500-3510, 3560 - 3600, 3650 – 3700 (suppressed carrier/indicated frequencies 3650-3702 kHz), 14060 - 14125 and 14300 - 14350kHz (suppressed carrier/indicated frequencies 14298-14348 kHz). .

4. CATEGORIES

All entrants must operate within the limits of their chosen category when performing any activity that could affect their submitted score. All equipment (transmitters, receivers and antennas) plus all operators must be located within a 1km diameter circle or within the property limits of the station licensee’s address, whichever is the greater.

4.1   Categories -- Location:

•    Island Station: any station operating from a qualifying IOTA island, as listed in the IOTA Directory. Island Stations must ensure beforehand that the island from which they are operating is a valid island for IOTA. Any questions about the IOTA programme and island validity should be addressed to the IOTA Manager -- see RSGB IOTA Web site.

•    World Station: any station not on a qualifying IOTA island.

4.2   Categories -- Single Operator:

•   Single operator Unassisted. One person. One signal at any one time. QSO alerting assistance of any kind (this includes, but is not limited to, packet, local or remote Skimmer and/or Skimmer-like technology, Internet) places the entrant in the Single-operator Assisted category.

•    Single-operator Assisted.  One person. One signal at any one time. QSO alerting assistance is allowed (this includes, but is not limited to, packet, local or remote Skimmer and/or Skimmer-like technology, Internet). Self-spotting or asking to be spotted is not allowed.

•   Single Operator Category Overlay -- NEWCOMER. This applies to both Single operator categories: the operator was first licensed as a radio amateur less than 3 years before the date of the contest. Indicate the date first licensed in the SOAPBOX field

4.3   Categories -- Multi-operator:

Please note -- there is no World Station Multi-Operator category.

•     Island Multi-1

   º   24-hour Mixed Mode only.

   º   Island Multi-1 stations are restricted to a maximum of two transmitters, where the first station is the RUN station, labelled "0" in the Cabrillo log. The second is the MULTIPLIER station, labelled "1" in the Cabrillo log, and is used to find and call other stations, but only if the station is a new multiplier.

   º   The MULTIPLIER station must not be used to solicit other contacts, e.g. by calling "CQ" or "QRZ?". Any non-multiplier QSOs made accidentally on the MULTIPLIER station must be logged, but will be scored as zero points.

   º     QSO alerting assistance is allowed (this includes, but is not limited to, packet, local or remote Skimmer and/or Skimmer-like technology, Internet). Self-spotting or asking to be spotted is not allowed.

   º   Island Multi-1 entrants must include a full list of operators with their entry in the Cabrillo OPERATORS section.

   º   Island Multi-1 RUN and MULTIPLIER stations are each limited to 6 "Band or Mode Changes" in every 60-minute "Clock Hour". A "Band or Mode Change" means two consecutive contacts between which there is a change of band and/or mode. For example, a change from 20m CW to 15m SSB then back to 20m SSB means two "Band or Mode changes". A "Clock Hour" means (for example) 1800 to 1900 or 2200 to 2300.

•     Island Multi-2

   º   24-hour Mixed Mode only.

   º   Island Multi-2 stations are restricted to a maximum of two transmitted signals at any one time, where the first station is labelled "0" in the Cabrillo log and the second is labelled "1". Both stations may be used to solicit contacts, e.g. by calling "CQ" or "QRZ?"

   º     QSO alerting assistance is allowed (this includes, but is not limited to, packet, local or remote Skimmer and/or Skimmer-like technology, Internet). Self-spotting or asking to be spotted is not allowed.

   º   Island Multi-2 entrants must include a full list of operators with their entry in the Cabrillo OPERATORS section.

   º   Island Multi-2 – Stations 0 and 1 are each limited to 6 "Band or Mode Changes" in every 60-minute "Clock Hour". A "Band or Mode Change" means two consecutive contacts between which there is a change of band and/or mode. For example, a change from 20m CW to 15m SSB then back to 20m SSB means two "Band or Mode changes". A "Clock Hour" means (for example) 1800 to 1900 or 2200 to 2300.

4.4   Categories -- Mode:

•    CW

•    SSB

•   Mixed-mode: CW & SSB. Island Multi-Operator entries must be Mixed Mode.

4.5   Categories -- Operating Time:

•   24 hours

•   12 hours (Multi-Operator entries must be 24 hours). In the 12-hour categories, operation need not be for one continuous 12-hour period, but once operation has commenced in the contest, off periods must be a minimum of 60 minutes.

4.6   Categoies -- Power: Any station not indicating transmitter power will be classified as High Power:

•   High Power Maximum permitted by the station licence, but in all cases, no more than 1500 watts output from the transmitter

•   Low Power Maximum 100 watts output

•    QRP Maximum 5 watts output

5. DXPEDITIONS

5.1   Island Stations may, additionally, indicate that they are a DXpedition station, and compete for a range of expedition trophies and certificates. An additional listing will be shown in the results.

5.2   The definition of DXpedition for this optional listing is one:

•   where the island can only be reached by boat or air. Islands which can be accessed by bridge or causeway, man-made or natural, are not eligible),
•   where the majority of operators are non-resident on the island
•   where the operators take all radio equipment and antennas with them, and do not rely on a resident or on any masts or towers already installed for any part of the station,

6. EXCHANGE

RS(T) and serial number starting from 001, plus IOTA reference number if applicable. Island Stations MUST include the IOTA reference as part of their exchange. Do not use separate numbering systems for CW and SSB. Stations may be contacted on both CW and SSB on each band. Island Multi-operator entrants may find it convenient to allocate separate blocks of serial numbers for each station, but do ensure if possible that there is no duplication of serial numbers.

Island stations are requested to announce their IOTA reference during CQ calls so that Multiplier stations can check for duplicates before replying. Callsigns must be given at least every third QSO – remember not all stations have internet access.

7. SCORING

7.1 QSO Points – All entrants can contact anyone, Island Stations or World Stations.

•    Island Stations contacting
World Stations: 5 points.
Island Stations having the same IOTA reference (for example EU-005 contacts EU-005): 5 points.
Other Island Stations: 15 points.

•    World Stations contacting
World Stations: 2 points.
Island Stations: 15 points.

7.2 Multiplier - The multiplier is the total of different IOTA references contacted on each band on CW, plus the total of different IOTA references contacted on each band on SSB. Island Multi-Op stations may not contact members of their own group for multiplier credit.

7.3 Total Score - The score is the total of QSO points on all bands added together, multiplied by the total of multipliers.

8. LOGS

8.1 Electronic submission of logs by or e-mail is required for all high scoring entrants and all who use a computer to log or prepare the logs. Entrants submitting paper logs will not be eligible for certificates or awards. Those who log on paper are encouraged to get the log typed up by a friend and submit electronically. Electronic submissions must be in Cabrillo format (a definition of Cabrillo, as applied to the IOTA contest, can be found here). No other formats are acceptable. Many popular contest logging programs support the IOTA contest.

8.2 For Cabrillo logs, the categories and category overlays are:

CATEGORY:                         [SINGLE-OP, MULTI-OP] ALL [HIGH, LOW, QRP] [SSB, CW, MIXED]
CATEGORY-ASSISTED:     [ASSISTED, UNASSISTED]
CATEGORY-DXPEDITION: [EXPEDITION, NON-DXPEDITION]
CATEGORY-TIME:              [12-HOURS, 24-HOURS]

So, a single-op, World, low power, 12-hours, CW, unassisted would show:

CATEGORY:                         SINGLE-OP ALL LOW CW
CATEGORY-ASSISTED:     UNASSISTED
CATEGORY-TIME:              12-HOURS

A multi-op Island Station may, for example, indicate:

CATEGORY:                          MULTI-OP ALL HIGH MIXED
CATEGORY-DXPEDITION:  EXPEDITION

8.3 Logs must show: Time, Callsign, Band, Mode, RST / serial number / IOTA reference sent, RST / serial number / IOTA reference received. Please ensure you send a single log in order of sent serial number. Do not send separate logs for each band. Logs from Island Stations must state their island name and IOTA reference number. The data in aCabrillo log must be of the format:

QSO: 28024 CW 2003-07-26 1338 G3XTT         599  001 EU-005 ZS6EZ         599  018 ------  0
QSO: 21003 CW 2003-07-26 1341 G3XTT         599  002 EU-005 G4TSH         599  130 EU-005  1
QSO: 21002 CW 2003-07-26 1343 G3XTT         599  003 EU-005 5B4/G3UFY     599  036 AS-004  1

All entrants are encouraged to log the actual frequency, not just the band. Island Multi-operator entrants must also identify the transmitter on which the QSO is made -- in accordance with normal Cabrillo formats, this is shown by a numerical identifier (RUN station=0, MULTIPLIER station=1) on the right of the QSO line, after the received IOTA reference.

8.4 Entries must be emailed to the RSGB Contest Committee and should be sent as a normal attachment to the e-mail. Send as an uncompressed file. Do NOT send more than one attachment. In the "subject" line of your e-mail message, please include your contest callsign. Please take a moment to check your log via a text editor before sending it, to avoid potential problems. You will receive an acknowledgement by e-mail within 24 hours, directing you to a Web page to complete the submission process, or advising you if there is any problem with your log. Further help on IOTA log submission is available by going to IOTA FAQs.

8.5 The address for paper entries is RSGB IOTA Contest, Radio Society of Great Britain, 3 Abbey Court, Fraser Road, Priory Business Park, Bedford, MK44 3WH, UK.

8.6 The closing date for all computer logs is 7 days after the contest, 7 August 2016 at 23:59:59 UTC. The closing date for paper logs is 14 days after the contest (14 August). By submitting your log entry, entrants give the RSGB permission to score, amend, publish, republish, print, and otherwise distribute (by any means including paper or electronic) the entry either in its original format, in any other suitable format with or without modifications or combined with the entries from other contestants for entry into the specific contest, other contests, or for other reasons including training, development and advancement of amateur radio.

8.7 Island Stations - By submitting a log for this contest you agree that the RSGB can automatically grant credit to IOTA participants' scores for claimed QSOs that reasonably match the data in your submission (this facility is included in the Next Generation IOTA Software).

8.8 Photographs of IOTA contest operations are very welcome and will be posted on the RSGB Contest Committee website or used in RadCom. Do not send these as part of your log submission, but mail them separately to the RSGB Contest Committee. There is also be an opportunity to upload photographs, YouTube clips and your location (by way of Google Earth) when you complete your log submission.

9. PENALTIES

Points may be deducted, or entrants disqualified, for violation of the rules or the spirit of the contest. This includes, for example, use of a third party to make contacts on a list or net, contacting CW stations on an SSB frequency or vice-versa, failing to observe appropriate contest-preferred band segments, or not giving the IOTA reference for every contact. The decision of the IOTA Contest Manager and RSGB Contests Committee is final in all matters of dispute.

10. AWARDS

Certificates will be awarded to leading stations in each category and section, and in each continent, according to number of entries. A large number of Awards and Trophies is now available, and new sponsors are always welcome.

11. SWL CONTEST

There is no longer an SWL section in the IOTA Contest, but the RADIOASCOLTO SWL CLUB runs an IOTA SWL Contest in parallel with the IOTA Contest. SWLs can find full details here: http://www.radioascolto.org/swl

12. NOTE FROM RSGB IOTA CONTEST MANAGER:

The IOTA Contest Manager can be reached via the contest website. IOTA Contest information, including rules, previous results, soapbox and photographs can be found on the RSGB Contest Committee Web site at www.rsgbcc.org Copies of the IOTA Directory, if required, can be purchased from the RSGB. A full list of IOTA islands, and other information relating to the IOTA program can be found on the RSGB IOTA Web Page .

http://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2016/riota.shtml

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