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Summits on the Air – ARM for Australia-ACT (VK1) Summits on the Air Australia Australian Capital Territory Association Reference Manual Document Reference: S78.1 Issue Number: 1.03 Issue Date: 1 May 2017 Participation Start Date: 1 February 2013 Authorised Date obo SOTA Management TeamDate 1 May 2017 Association Manager Andrew Moseley VK1AD [email protected] Summits-on-the-Air an original concept by G3WGV and developed withG3CWI Notice: “Summits on the Air”, SOTA and the SOTA logo are trademarks of the Programme. This document is copyright of the Programme. All other trademarks and copyrights referenced herein are acknowledged Disclaimer Bushwalking and mountain climbing are potentially hazardous activities. Mountainous terrain is subject to rapid changes in weather, and higher elevations Page 1 of 17 Document S78.1 Summits on the Air – ARM for Australia-ACT (VK1) can experience snow at any time of the year. The terrain may be unstable and subject to rock-falls and other hazards. The Australian Capital Territory countryside is home to various species of snakes, some of which have poisonous venom that can be fatal, or lead to other serious consequences. Other animals such as some spiders and ants can bite with potentially serious consequences. Some spiders carry venom that can lead to death. Some people may suffer from conditions that cause those persons to enter shock from certain ants or wasp bites. The SOTA Management Team, the Australia – A.C.T. Association and their officers shall not accept responsibility for any death, injury or liability in any form resulting from participation in SOTA activities within any state or territory within Australia or anywhere else in the world. The inclusion of a summit in this Reference Manual does not indicate that it is safe, legal, or even possible to climb the summit. The Summit Reference data is not guaranteed to be accurate and no reliance shall be placed upon it. Any participant shall check applicable local government, state and Commonwealth laws to be sure that a bushwalk or climb up any of the summits listed in this manual is legal. Some summits in this manual do reside on private property and the pursuit of SOTA activities shall respect private property rights. Some areas of Australia are public land, but are closed to public access, including “closed” water catchment areas and “reference areas” within parks managed by National Parks authorities. Significant criminal penalties can apply if participants enter these areas. As a particular caution to European hikers, please note that “Every Man’s Right” does not exist in Australia; permission to cross private lands must be expressly granted and cannot be assumed. Some Australian mountains are very challenging during winter and require considerable steep snow and ice handling skills, including the equipment and knowledge of how to self-arrest. It is up the individual to determine his/her personal assessment of fitness level, skill, training and experience to safely attempt bushwalking or climbing in Australia. The Australia – A.C.T. Association is Incorporated under SOTA rules, but it is merely an informal mechanism of advise to the international SOTA program. There is neither an Incorporated Association or an Unincorporated Association under any state or territory act in Australia that operates within Australia. Page 2 of 17 Document S78.1 Summits on the Air – ARM for Australia-ACT (VK1) Table of Contents 1. Change Control.............................................................................................................4 2. Association Reference Data...........................................................................................5 2.1 Program derivation................................................................................................................................................ 6 2.2 General information.............................................................................................................................................. 6 2.3 Final Ascent and Activation Zone..................................................................................................................... 6 2.4 Rights of way and access issues........................................................................................................................ 6 2.5 Maps and navigation............................................................................................................................................. 7 2.6 Safety considerations............................................................................................................................................ 7 2.7 Becoming lost................................................................................................................................................................ 10 2.8 Foreign Amateur Radio Operators in Australia........................................................................................10 2.9 Association Awards............................................................................................................................................. 10 2.10 Process to maintain summit reference list..............................................................................................10 3. Summits Reference.....................................................................................................11 3.1 Australian Capital Territory – All Regions – AC..................................................................................11 3.11 Regional Notes........................................................................................................................................................... 11 3.12 Table of Summits............................................................................................................................................... 11 3.1.3. Table of Local Height Values....................................................................................................................... 14 Page 3 of 17 Document S78.1 Summits on the Air – ARM for Australia-ACT (VK1) 1. Change Control Date Version Details 01 February 2013 1.0 First formal issue of this document 21 November 2013 1.01 1. Five new summits: VK1/AC-044 - Boboyan Range VK1/AC-045 - Prairie Dog Hill VK1/AC-046 - Mt Brandy Flat VK1/AC-047 - Apollo Hill VK1/AC-048 - Mount McDonald 2. Correction to summit names 3. Update Association Manager’s email address. 20 April 2015 1.02 Table of Contents add page numbers Section 2.2 SOTA General Rules hyperlink update Section 2.3, second para, first sentence commencing “The final ascent to the activation zone…” This was removed as it was inconsistent with the SOTA Rules. Section 2.10 SOTA General Rules hyperlink update 1 May 2017 1.03 1. Change Association Manager to Andrew Moseley VK1AD 2. Name and height ASL correction to Tidbinbilla Mountain VK1/AC-0123 3. Section 2.2 General Rules hyperlink update 4. Section 2.4 Rights of way and access issues update new paragraph 2 5. Section 2.5 Maps and navigation update to ACT Government Services hyperlinks and Nature Park references 6. Section 2.6 Safety considerations hyperlink updates to ACT government services and mobile phone service providers. Inclusion of new sections covering extreme cold weather and prescribed fuel reduction burns. 7. Section 2.10 Process to maintain summit reference list update hyperlink to SOTA General Rules document Page 4 of 17 Document S78.1 Summits on the Air – ARM for Australia-ACT (VK1) 2. Association Reference Data Association Australia (VK) Commencement date 1st February 2013 Regions within Australia A.C.T. – Regions All – AC Association parameters Summit operation criteria Operation must be within 25m vertically of the summit All AC regions Band 1, score 1 point < 900 m a.s.l. Band 2, score 2 points >= 900 m a.s.l. < 1350 m a.s.l. Band 3, score 4 points >= 1350 m a.s.l. < 1500 m a.s.l. Band 4, score 6 points >= 1500 m a.s.l. < 1700 m a.s.l. Band 5, score 8 points >= 1700 m a.s.l. < 1800 m a.s.l. Band 6, score 10 points >= 1800 m a.s.l. Seasonal bonus Yes Bonus rational High peaks subject to snow and ice, high winds, and many road closures adding significantly to summit remoteness Min. height for bonus 3 points for activations >= 1200 m a.s.l. Bonus period dates 15 June to 14 October inclusive Association sponsored awards None Association Manager Andrew Moseley VK1AD [email protected] Page 5 of 17 Document S78.1 Summits on the Air – ARM for Australia-ACT (VK1) 2.1 Program derivation The Australia – A.C.T. association is an extension of similar programs active in countries around the world. The list of summits is based on mapping data available from: Australian Capital Territory: Geoscience Australia, the A.C.T. Government Territory and Municipal Services. The list of summits is believed to be comprehensive, but not necessarily exhaustive. Google Maps is used as a secondary source. The summit reference list shall be updated on a regular basis. Your help to identify new summits is not only welcome but encouraged where you are aware of any summit not referenced in this manual that meets the association criteria. Please refer to section 2.10 Process to maintain summit reference list. In particular, the association seeks to extend the program to other states and territories throughout Australia, including the external territories. 2.2 General information The SOTA General Rules shall govern and take precedence over any rules found herein. Full text of the