O.N. 0782.652.319
Purpose
Encourage use of D-STAR protocol in RF and IP around the globe as well as the picture sending functions available for newer generation D-STAR radios
Rules
The goal of the D-STAR QSO PARTY is to increase use of D-STAR communications in direct, via a repeater / repeaters as well as any Internet relayed voice communication means using D-STAR protocol. Exchanging pictures in a data mode will gain the highest points.
All the operators who submit an approved log will be given a Party Certificate (PDF file). Operators who submit an approved log with at least 30 points worth of communications will be eligible for the prize draw.
Winners will be randomly selected to each win a prize. The more D-STAR QSO’s you make, the more chances you have to win. Please refer to the entry QSO point rules below.
QSO Points
10 points: Exchange pictures by D-STAR data mode in addition to voice communication
5 points : Direct, via a D-STAR repeater or D-STAR repeaters (Callsign routing) voice communication between D-STAR radios
1 point : Any other means between any devices using D-STAR protocol either in IP or RF (including use of reflectors / internet relayed non-radio terminals)
Note: QSO between the same station can be counted only once in a day.
More info will be published on December 15 or contact us on fota@cqqso.eu
JULY 18 - FOTA - Friends On The Air
Irish DX and Contest Station Coming Soon
We have been very busy over the last year and our 'paradise' FOTA HAMcation DX and Contest Station
is nearing completion. Situated in an idyllic location in County Kerry, amidst beautiful mountain ranges and 4 mile long nearby beaches, our "Éire Is Just Very Beautful EI4JVB" and EI4FOTA Special Event stations will be operational September 2023. We will be able to give our 500 members from 34 countries a
Céad Mile Fáilte
(one hundred thousand welcomes)
very soon!
Friendly regards, Stefaan
Dit is een website voor actieve POTA, SOTA en DX radio amateurs.
Maak je keuze uit 3 lidmaatschappen en word een actieve deelnemer aan onze POTA en SOTA activaties en DX velddagen. Je krijgt toegang tot de mobiele shack en kan gratis gebruik maken van het beste en nieuwste HAM radio materiaal op de markt. Bovendien kan je aankopen doen en krijg je extra kortingen in mogelijks de goedkoopste HAM webshop op het internet. Niet leden kunnen geen aankopen doen maar kunnen zich wel registreren voor onze nieuwsbrief.
Het is de bedoeling van FOTA BV om OP8L tot een volwaardig contest station uit te bouwen en dit aan fervente DXers zowel remote als ter plaatse met accommodatie te laten gebruiken. Daarbovenop geeft dit speciale lidmaatschap toegang tot antenneparken op 5 continenten. Dit is niet bedoeld om DXCC awards op een onconventionele manier te behalen. Neen. Dit is bedoeld om in SSB in goede omstandigheden aangename QSO's te maken met OM's die je anders niet hoort of die verdwijnen in QSB. Dit lidmaatschap geeft toegang tot het Remote HAM Radio netwerk.
This is a website for active POTA, SOTA and DX radio operators.
Make your choice out of 3 membership packages and become an active participant in our POTA, SOTA and DX field days. Membership will give you access to our mobile shack and let you use the latest and best in HAM radio equipment. Only members are allowed to buy through our webshop and will receive extra discounts on top of what is possibly already the best value HAM radio webshop on the internet. Non-members can not make any purchases but can register for our newsletter.
It is the intention of FOTA BV to remodel OP8L towards a worthy contest station and make it available to its members by means of remote operation or as a full accommodation hideaway shack. This special membership also gives access to antenna parks on 5 continents. This is not meant to be used to obtain DXCC Awards in an unconventional way. No. This is meant to be a great means to make QSO's with OM's that are otherwise not heard or fading in QSB. This membership also gives access to the Remote Ham Radio network.
We will be back in 2023 starting in March with the return to paradise, Ireland followed in May with part 1 of our Volcano activations in Italy, Sicily and Stromboli. In September we organise part 2 in Iceland. Contact us to participate and reserve your rooftent for our next 'HAMcation'. More info will be posted on www.fota.events
Belgian and Netherlands OM's can visit our partner for HAMCation Rooftent Adventures. www.overland-adventures.eu
Looking for portable POTA, SOTA and IOTA power? visit www.solarzone.be
FOTA 2023 activaties:
Voor 2022/2023 acivaties zie www.fota.events
2023 - September - Oktober
Ierland - POTA - IOTA en SOTA activaties
Mei 2- 31 - Italie/Sicilie
Etna - Stromboli en Vesuvius
Egadi eilanden en Ustica eiland
FOTA 2023 Activations
September - October
Ireland POTA - SOTA and IOTA
May 2-31
Italy/Sicily/Eolian islands, Egadi islands, Ustica Island
Vesuvius, Etna and Stromboli
Visit www.fota.events for more info
Next Up:
Volcanos On The Air - April 2023
Iceland FOTA 'Gathering' - September 2023
Update July 2023 - Thanks to many POTA Activators and Hunters we now have members in 34 Countries.
We will be updating our affiliated club flags soon. We have been very busy finishing our EU - CQQSO DX Station
in Ireland. More info coming soon.
FOTA staat voor meer dan juist verkoop van producten. Met onze Friends On The Air activaties willen we op een sociale en actieve manier het radio amateurisme beleven. Wij zorgen voor drank en snacks.
Lidmaatschap kost 100 Euro en geeft je toegang tot
speciale aanbiedingen op de webshop.
FOTA will organise special activations and events.
Equipment will be made available to members to use for free.
Food and drinks will be on us.
Special webshop offers for FOTA Members only.
A FOTA Membership is about the outdoor and social experience of amateur radio.
Enkel FOTA DX Club leden kunnen deelnemen aan alle EU DX velddagen (inclusief POTA) en gratis gebruik maken van materiaal.Drank en snacks worden bij deze gelegendheden door FOTA verzorgd. Lidmaatschap kost 200 Euro per jaar en geeft ook exlusieve kortingen op alle producten in de webshop.
Binnenkort zullen ook 'auto daktenten' worden aangeboden voor onze deelnemers in onze EU activaties.
Only FDXC Members will be invited to join us on EU DX Field days and will be able to use equipment for free.
Food and drinks on these events will be provided.
Membership fee is 200 Euro for 2022.
Big discounts on selected webshop product bundles.
Special car rooftents will be made available for participants in our EU fieldtrips
Dit is zeker en vast het paradepaardje van FOTA.
Wordt FDXC Remote lid en krijg toegang tot antenneparken op 5 continenten. Binnenkort wordt ook onze 'mobiele shack' en 'tiny house hideaway shack' voorgesteld.
Dit pakket wordt voorlopig beperkt tot 100 leden.
Een DX Contest station is in aanbouw in Ierland.
Operationeel in 2023.
This is by far the most exclusive benefit of becoming an FDXC Remote Member! Access to state of the art antenna parks on 5 continents.
Also, coming soon is our mobile shack for hire and nature 'hideaway' shack.
A state of the art contest station is under construction in County Kerry in Ireland.
... and free FOOD and DRINKS on all organised events.
Belangrijke opmerking. De onderstaande webshop is enkel toegankelijk voor geregistreerde leden.
Leden van een van onze drie lidmaatschappen krijgen per email op regelmatige basis extra kortingcodes op producten in de webshop.
Emails worden beantwoordt binnen de kortste tijd. Echter onze POTA/SOTA en DX activiteiten krijgen steeds voorrang.
73, OP8L
This webshop is only available to registered members. We don't ship anything! We want to meet you in person. If necessary we deliver personally.
We will be adding products on a regular basis and will inform our members of special discounts on certain items in the webshop by email.
Emails will be answered as soon as possible. Be aware that our POTA/SOTA and DX activities will always be our priority.
We will ship goods to members only within the EU. Contact us for shipping costs before ordering. Thank you.
73, OP8L
O.N. 0782.652.319