We are preparing the diary for our activities for next year. Please talk to a member of the committee if there is something that you want to do,
IOWRS Events for 2025
The events for 2025 can be split into three main groups (with some overlap as will be seen)
- Contesting
- ‘Portable’ events
- Shacktivities
Contests
The club has been taking part in the two main 80m band RSGB contests:
- UKAC first half of the year. Options exist for SSB, CW and Data (PSK/RTTY)
- Autumn Series, three months of contesting at the end of the year, again SSB, CW and Data (PSK/RTTY)
Other options exist within the RSGB arena including VHF options as well as Field Day which coincide with other international events.
RSGB dates are yet to be confirmed for 2025
Another option is the CQWW events that take pace twice a year, on CW and one for SSB. More to follow under ‘Shacktivities’
Portable/Outside Events
Calendar events
The club have made regular visits to operate a radio station at these locations:
- The Needles for Marconi Day
- Bembridge for the RNLI Open Day
- Isle of Wight Steam Railway for Railways On The Air
Dates for next year are:
Saturday April 26th – International Marconi Day
August – Bembridge RNLI Open Day (TBC)
Weekend 27th/28th September Railways on the Air
Non-calendar events
There are many other events that the club could take part in that are not tied to specific dates.
These include, but are not limited to:
Parks on the Air (POTA) – there are now eight locations to choose from on the Island from which to activate a park location. They can be activated at any time.
Summits on the Air (SOTA) – there are two locations to choose from on the Island from which to activate a summit location. They can be activated at any time.
Shacktivities
4m Net. 1st Friday of the month (and 3rd Friday if operators are available)
Geosat project – this satellite project is now gathering pace
HF activities. The club now has two operational HF stations, one of which is eqipped for digital transmissions