Summits-on-the-Air. Sardinia (IS0) Association Reference Manual. S Feb Mar-2011

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1 Summits on the Air Sardinia (IS0) Association Reference Manual Document Reference: Issue number: Date of issue: Participation start date: Authorized: Association Manager: Regional Management Team: Summits-on-the-Air S Feb Mar-2011 Tom Read M1EYP Date: 10-Mar-2011 Pier Carlo Riccardi, IW1ARE IW1ARE an original concept by G3WGV and developed with G3CWI Notice Summits on the Air SOTA and the SOTA logo are trademarks of Programme. This document is copyright of the Programme. All other trademarks and copyrights referenced here are acknowledged.

2 Table of contents 1 CHANGE CONTROL 4 2 ASSOCIATION REFERENCE DATA PROGRAMME DERIVATION GENERAL INFORMATION RIGHTS OF WAY AND ACCESS ISSUES MAPS AND NAVIGATION SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOREIGN HAMS IN ITALY SOTAITALIA WEB SITE DISCLAIMER SUMMIT REFERENCE DATA REGION REFERENCE: IS SARDEGNA Regional notes Table of summits 11 Page 2 of 10

3 CHANGE CONTROL Date Version Details First formal issue of this document. Page 3 of 10

4 1 Association Reference Data Association Sardinia (IS0) Commencement date Regions Sardegna (IS) Association parameters 1 Summit operation criteria Operation must be within 25m vertically of the summit. Band 1, score 1 point Band 2, score 2 points Band 3, score 4 points Band 4, score 6 points Seasonal bonus Bonus rationale Min. height for bonus Bonus period dates <800m ASL >=800m ASL, <1200m ASL >=1200m ASL, <1600m ASL >=1600m ASL, <2000m ASL Yes Winter period with highest probability of sub-zero temperatures, deep snow and strong winds 3 Points for activations >=1200m ASL 1 December to 31 March inclusive Association sponsored awards sotaitalia / Association Manager 1 See General Rules for parameter definitions Pier Carlo Riccardi, IW1ARE (info@sotaitalia.it) Page 4 of 10

5 Programme derivation Sardinia is an autonomous region of the Italian Republic, it is the second widest island of the Mediterranean Sea, the eighth in Europe and the 40th in the world. This landscape doesn't resemble any other place. Sardinia is quite unique: enchanting space around and distance to be traveled, nothing of ended, nothing definitive. It is as the same liberty (D.H. Lawrence) Sardinia SOTA is an extension of similar programs already active in other countries. The list of summits was based on data from the following sources: Cartography I.G.M.I. (Istituto Geografico Militare Italiano) tablets Cartography T.C.I. (Touring Club Italiano) and C.A.I. (Club Alpino Italiano) Wikipedia web pages Peaklist web pages The summit database is unlikely to be complete. If you find a summit, which you would like to add to SOTA IS0, or if you find a mistake in this ARM, please contact the Association Manager. Activators are asked to submit details of proposed additional summits to the Association Manager. Summits cannot be counted for points until the Association Manager has allocated a reference number. It is also possible, that you will find mistakes in database. During our work we have discovered some different data (height, name or coordinates) for the same summit. If mistake was not obvious (like typing errors such 455 instead 545), we have decided to record average values. We believe that activation operating positions should be within 100m horizontal (about 3 arc seconds) from the exact summit location. Activators with good GPS devices are encouraged to determine the precise location of the summit on their expedition and to share this information with Association Manager. In that way more accurate data could be included in future issues of the ARM. Page 5 of 10

6 General information In Sardinia (DXCC Entity, ITU Prefix I) more than 80% of the territory is mountainous and hilly; for 67,9% it is formed from hills and from rocky highlands the mountains are 13,6% of the territory and formed from very ancient rocks, levelled by the slow and continuous process of erosion. They culminate in the central part of the island with the mountains Punta la Marmora, to ms, Bruncu Spina (1829 ms) Info To qualify for a summit in the SOTA Italia ARM, a hill or mountain must meet the following requirements: The summit must be listed in the common available maps; The summit must be elevated at least 150m from its surroundings; In the case of doubt the Management Team will decide whether the Summit will be added to the list. The summit database does not claim to be completed and can only be changed by the acceptance of the management team. Summits cannot be counted for points until the association manager has allocated a reference number. Rights of way and access issues Most footpaths in Italy are usually well marked with red/white or red/yellow circular markers. You could find other colour combinations also. From time to time and on main cross paths, you could find bigger signs with summit or mountain hut names and estimated time you need to wanted destination. Anyhow, you should always take with you a good map of the region, where you want to hike, and good compass. Of course, you should know how to use them. Just carrying some extra weight won t help much. A good GPS, if you have one, can help. You should know that GPS signal in some parts with very dense forest could be lost. Because of that, map and compass are preferred over GPS. Page 6 of 10

7 Using cars or motorbikes outside of roads is not allowed in Italy and is strictly prohibited on some specially protected areas, such national parks. You should pay attention on traffic and other signs. Camping outside of marked places is usually not allowed and is strictly prohibited in some places such as national parks or specially protected areas. It is good manners to greet people he/she meets on his/her own road even if it is just a simple "good morning". Maps and navigation The easiest way to obtain a map is to buy one in the city or village, which is closest to the summit. We are sure, that you will be able to obtain one in almost every shop, kiosk or gas station. These maps are usually made in scale of 1: : Or to buy on the web I.G.M. T.C.I. C.A.I. Location of summit is recorder with its corresponding Longitude/Latitude coordinates in decimal form, using WGS84 date format. QTH locator is also shown in the database. You can use online maps at at least for first impression, what you can expect on your expedition. Your favourite Internet search engine can provide you with a lot of up to date information you need. Search for summit name recorder in database or region names. However, be careful! We have found out in past years that data on the internet is not always correct. Safety considerations Before hiking always research the weather forecast or check it on internet pages, such are: or other sites meteo. Page 7 of 10

8 Please remember, that weather in the mountains can change very rapidly and you should be always prepared for snow, rain, strong wind or intensive sun, especially if summit is over 1000 meters ASL. Follow the footpaths wherever possible. Off-path hiking is suitable only for most experienced, with good physical condition, well prepared and equipped. Avoid rock climbing if you are not properly trained and equipped for that kind of mountaineering. This can save your life! In the mornings, during rainy periods or after rain showers and storms, trails could become very slippery. So, watch your steps! During winter period you should always expect lot of snow and ice on the ground. Especially on slopes that are not covered with forest, you should be aware of snow avalanches. At the end of the winter season, when sun becomes warmer but nights are still cold, snow is starts to change into thick ice. Walking on such terrain without crampons is dangerous, even deadly. There is a lot of wildlife In Sardinia mountains. Respecting the wildlife is the responsibility of everybody. Lot of accidents in Italian mountains are reported each year. The greater part of accidents with injuries and deaths is the responsibility of careless hikers without proper knowledge, footwear, clothing and other necessary mountain equipment and usually with a lot of ignorance, and sometimes in combination with alcohol. Do not be one of them! In case of emergency you should call Emergency centre on phone number 118. Foreign HAMs in Italy Holders of CEPT Licenses are authorised to transmit according to their licenses and IARU Region I Band plan. You should have a copy of your licence with you. You should prefix your call sign with IS0/ or IM0/ Then you should add /P. Page 8 of 10

9 SOTAITALIA web site The SOTAITALIA web site could be found at In future, further development is expected. To announce expeditions, use the official SOTA facilities at and the original SOTA web site at Participants are encouraged to claim their points at this site. Disclaimer Hiking, hill walking and rock-climbing are potentially dangerous activities. The SOTA Management Team and their associates assume no responsibility for accidents. Each participant does so at his or her own risk, and must decide, on the basis of her or his own ability, whether an objective is achievable. The listing of a summit in the reference does not mean that it is easy to reach, and it is always worth seeking local advice for all but the simplest of expeditions. Page 9 of 10

10 2 Summit Reference Data Region Reference: IS Sardegna Association Region Region manager Regional notes Table of summits Sardinia (IS0) Sardegna (IS-xxx) Carlo iw1are Ref. Summit Name ALT(m) ALT(ft) Latitude N Longitude E Valid from Valid to Score QTH loc IS-001 PUNTA LA MARMORA ' '00 6 JM49PX IS-002 BRUNCU SPINA ' '14 6 JN40PA IS-003 MONTE LIMBARA ' '31 4 JN40OU IS-004 MONTE RASU ' '00 4 JN40MK IS-005 MONTE ALBO ' '8 2 JN40SM IS-006 MONTE ARMIDDA ' '06 2 JM49SV IS-007 TACCU OSINI ' '61 2 JM49RU IS-008 PUNTA TRICOLI ' '05 4 JM49SU IS-009 MONTE PAULIS ' '80 1 JM49SU IS-010 PUNTA PERDA LIANA '67 4 JM49RU Page 10 of 10