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
iota.logs@rsgbcc.org 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 logs is 3 weeks after the contest, 18 August 2013 at 23:59:59 UTC
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
iotacontest@rsgbcc.org 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/swl12. 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 .
