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Summits on the Air Falkland Islands Summits on the Air Falkland Islands (VP8) Association Reference Manual Document Reference S42.1 Issue number 1.0 Date of issue 01-Jan-2010 Participation start date 01-Jan-2010 Authorised Date: 01 Jan 2010 obo SOTA Management Team Association Manager Robert Williams G0PEB / VP8DMM Summits-on-the-Air An original concept by G3WGV and developed with G3CWI 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. Page 1 of 10 Document S42.1 Summits on the Air – ARM for Falkland Islands (VP8) Table of contents 1 CHANGE CONTROL ......................................................................................................... 3 2 ASSOCIATION REFERENCE DATA................................................................................. 4 2.1 PROGRAMME DERIVATION ................................................................................................................ 4 2.2 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 5 2.3 RIGHTS OF WAY AND ACCESS ISSUES ................................................................................................ 5 2.4 MAPS AND NAVIGATION .................................................................................................................... 6 2.5 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................................ 6 2.6 FOREIGN RADIO AMATEURS IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS. .................................................................... 7 2.7 AWARDS ......................................................................................................................................... 7 2.8 DISCLAIMER .................................................................................................................................... 7 3 TRANSFER ....................................................................................................................... 7 4 SUMMIT REFERENCE DATA ........................................................................................... 8 4.1 REGION REFERENCE – EAST FALKLAND............................................................................................ 8 4.1.1 Regional notes ....................................................................................................................... 8 4.1.2 Table of summits .................................................................................................................... 8 4.2 REGION REFERENCE – WEST FALKLAND........................................................................................... 9 4.2.1 Regional notes ....................................................................................................................... 9 4.2.2 Table of summits .................................................................................................................... 9 Page 2 of 10 Document S42.1 Summits on the Air – ARM for Falkland Islands (VP8) 1 Change Control Date Version Details 01-Jan-10 1.0 First formal issue of this document Page 3 of 10 Document S42.1 Summits on the Air – ARM for Falkland Islands (VP8) 2 Association Reference Data Association Falkland Islands (VP8) Commencement date 01 January 2010 Regions East Falklands (EF-xxx) West Falklands (WF-xxx) Summit operation criteria Operation must be within 25m vertically of the summit Band 1, score 1 point >=150 m a s l <250 m a.s.l. Band 2, score 2 points >=250 m a.s.l. <350 m. a.s.l. Band 3, score 4 points >=350 m a.s.l. <450 m. a.s.l. Band 4, score 6 points >=450 m a.s.l. <550 m. a.s.l. Band 5, score 8 points >=550 m a.s.l. <650 m. a.s.l. Band 6, score 10 points >=650 m. a.s.l. Seasonal bonus Yes Bonus rationale Winter period with highest probability of sub-zero temperatures and snow and high winds. Min. height for bonus 3 points for activations >=250m ASL Bonus period dates June to August inclusive Association sponsored awards None Association Manager Robert G0PEB / VP8DMM (rob2williams at btinternet.com) 2.1 Programme derivation Falkland Islands SOTA is an extension of similar programmes already active in other countries. This initial list of summits is based on a considerable amount of work done by Marc G0AZS, Robert G0PEB and Mike G4BLH. The summit listing for East Falkland is believed to be complete. However, while most of the qualifying summits for West Falkland are listed in this ARM, a few summits have not been included because their heights have not been validated. These summits may be added to the list as and when further information is obtained. If you find a summit which you believe meets the necessary criteria but is not listed in this ARM, or you find a mistake in this ARM please contact the Association Manager who will, if deemed necessary, make any amendments or additions to this ARM following the agreement of the management team. Summits cannot be counted for points unless and until a reference number has been allocated by the Association Manager. Prominence for all the summits listed in this ARM =>150m. Page 4 of 10 Document S42.1 Summits on the Air – ARM for Falkland Islands (VP8) 2.2 General information The Falkland Islands are located in the South Atlantic Ocean approximately 350 miles from the coast of South America and approximately 750 miles north of Antarctica. This cluster of islands (an archipelago) consists of two main islands, East Falkland and West Falkland, plus just short of 800 much smaller islands with a total land area in the region of 4700 square miles (approx 12000 sq. km). The terrain is generally hilly, with some low mountains, boggy undulating plains, rocky hills with shrubs, coarse grass, peaty soil but no indigenous trees. There are shallow streams, ponds and very small lakes over a small fraction of the landscape. Long trekking distances are involved in reaching most of the summits. The Falklands are generally cool, cloudy and quite windy (strong westerly) throughout the year. The average temperature varies from around 24°C (76°F) in January to -5°C (22°F) in July, but temperatures can feel colder due to the wind. Daily rainfall is a common occurrence and there is usually some snow in winter. The seasons in the Falklands are the opposite of those in the northern hemisphere; the summer months are December – February (hence the seasonal bonus being in the Falklands winter June – August). 2.3 Rights of way and access issues There appear to be few marked footpaths in the Falkland Islands so it is important to take the best possible map of the region where you want to hike plus a compass and if possible a GPS if you have one. Never hike without a map, and follow footpaths where they exist. Some summits may be on private property, and you will need the owner's permission before attempting any activation on these summits. Other summits may be in areas that are not safe (ordnance from the Falklands conflict) or are „out of bounds‟ for various reasons (e.g. military installations) and activation of these summits may not therefore be possible. It is important that advice is sought from local sources before attempting any summit activations. The listing of a summit in this ARM does not imply that there is right of access (for the reasons listed above). Page 5 of 10 Document S42.1 Summits on the Air – ARM for Falkland Islands (VP8) 2.4 Maps and navigation Good quality maps of the Falkland Islands at a suitable scale are not easy to come by. However there is a 1:50000 series of maps available based on the H791 map series originally produced by the DOS (Directorate of Overseas Surveys) . They are not cheap (£15 each) and in most cases will have to be ordered in advance. The Map Shop at Upton upon Severn (http://www.themapshop.co.uk) did have some in stock and can obtain the others (provided they are still in print). The map numbers are shown on the index below. Other, less detailed maps are also available. 2.5 Safety considerations Before hiking always check the weather forecast. Please remember, that weather in the mountains can change rapidly and you should be always prepared both for snow, rain, hail and strong winds or even occasionally intensive sun. Make sure that a responsible person (who is not taking part in the hike) is aware of where you are going, the names of the participants, your intended route and your estimated return time. Most of the summits are NOT easy to get to and involve long „trekking‟ distances. Couple this with the knowledge that you are unlikely to meet anyone on routeand that the weather is very changeable and you will understand that safety considerations must be paramount. There is some mobile phone coverage (GSM 900) on parts of the island, mainly between Stanley and Mount Pleasant Airport with limited coverage towards Goose Green. The emergency services are on 999 (as in the U.K.) Page 6 of 10 Document S42.1 Summits on the Air – ARM for Falkland Islands (VP8) 2.6 Foreign Radio Amateurs in the Falkland Islands. Any Radio Amateur intending to use amateur radio on the Islands needs to apply for a licence. (if you need it for other VP8 locations you must mention this at the time of application as by default it only covers the Falklands). The application form can be supplied by fax, the request for the form may be made by email to [email protected] or by telephoning the Superintendent of Posts & Telecomms on +500 27180. Alternatively
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