Summits on the Air Uruguay (CX) Association Reference Manual Document Reference S88.1 Issue number 1.0 Date of issue 01-June-2017 Participation start date 01-June-2017 Authorised Association Manager Summits-on-the-Air Date: 01-June-2017 on behalf of SOTA Management Team Daniel Muñoz Faccioli, CX1FU 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 7 Document S88.1 V1.0
Table of contents Change Control 2 1 Association Reference Data 3 1.1 Programme derivation 3 1.2 General information 3 1.3 Rights of way and access issues 4 1.4 Maps and navigation 4 1.5 Safety considerations 4 1.6 Foreign HAMs in CX 4 1.7 Awards 4 1.8 Disclaimer 4 2 Summit Reference Data 5 2.1 Region Reference Cuchilla Grande 5 2.1.1 Regional notes 5 2.1.2 Table of summits 5 2.2 Region Reference Cuchilla de Haedo 6 2.2.1 Regional notes 6 2.2.2 Table of summits 6 2.3 Region Reference Noreste 6 2.3.1 Regional notes 6 2.3.2 Table of summits 6 2.4 Map of CX 7 Change Control Date Version Details 01-June-17 1.0 First formal issue of this document Page 2 of 7 Document S88.1 V1.0
1 Association Reference Data Association Commencement date Regions Association parameters Summit operation criteria Band 1, score 1 point Band 2, score 2 points Band 3, score 4 points Band 4, score 6 points Band 5, score 8 points Band 6, score 10 points Seasonal bonus Bonus rationale Min. height for bonus Bonus period dates 01-June-2017 Cuchilla Grande, Cuchilla de Haedo, Noreste Uruguay (CX) Operation must be within 25 m vertically of the summit < 400 m a.s.l. 400 m a.s.l., < 500 m a.s.l. 500 m a.s.l., < 600 m a.s.l. N/A N/A N/A 3 points Winter Period, when weather conditions make accessing summits more challenging 400 m Association sponsored awards See section 1.7 Association Manager 15 June until 15 August, inclusive Daniel Muñoz Faccioli, CX1FU, cx1fu@cx1fu.uy 1.1 Programme derivation CX SOTA is an extension of similar programmes already active in other countries. The summit database is believed to be complete. If you find a summit that meets the criteria for addition, or 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 a reference number has been allocated by the Association Manager. 1.2 General information To qualify for a summit it has to meet the following requirements: The summit must be verified using topographic data. The summit must be elevated at least 150 m 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 can only be changed by the acceptance of the SOTA management team. Summits cannot be counted for points until a launch date and an individual reference number has been allocated by the Association Manager and approved by the SOTA Management Team. Page 3 of 7 Document S88.1 V1.0
1.3 Rights of way and access issues Access to the summits is generally free, although in some circumstances specific permits may be required from national authorities, or individuals who own the areas where summits are located. Please respect the nature areas and always follow marked trails to reduce the damage caused by human traffic. 1.4 Maps and navigation Uruguay maps and guide books are available from various sources, especialy from the Servicio Geográfico Militar. Information is available at the web site: http://www.sgm.gub.uy/ 1.5 Safety considerations Before hiking always check the weather, and remember the dangers of operating in thunderstorms. In general, there are no aggressive or dangerous fauna in the areas where the summits are located. The emergency telephone number is 911 effective in all the Uruguayan territory. 1.6 Foreign HAMs in CX CX is a signatory to the CITEL s International Amateur Radio Permit (IARP) Convention. Therefore, all radio amateur operators owning the IARP permit from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, El Salvador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the United States, Trinidad and Tobago or Venezuela can operate without any other required authorization. However, all other visiting operators must obtain a reciprocal license from the Uruguayan telecom authority: Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones (URSEC). Further information is available at: http://www.ursec.gub.uy or contact the Uruguayan local radio clubs. 1.7 Awards There are some Association-specific awards. Information about them and any other important data can be found at the SOTA Uruguay (CX) Association web site: http://sota.cx.uy 1.8 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 their 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 4 of 7 Document S88.1 V1.0
2 Summit Reference Data 2.1 Region Reference Cuchilla Grande Association Uruguay (CX) Region Cuchilla Grande (CG) Region Manager Daniel Muñoz Faccioli, CX1FU, cx1fu@cx1fu.uy 2.1.1 Regional notes Cuchilla Grande is located at the East of our country, close to the Atlantic Coast and the main beaches and Resorts. This region is more windy and cool than the others. 2.1.2 Table of summits Ref Nombre Long Lat Valid Valid Pts (m) (ft) from To CX/CG-001 Cerro Catedral - Cordillera 514 1685-54.6742-34.3828 01/06/2017 4 CX/CG-002 Cerro de las Ánimas 501 1643-55.3208-34.7475 01/06/2017 4 CX/CG-003 Cerro Tupambaé 467 1532-55.3369-34.6736 01/06/2017 2 CX/CG-004 CX/CG-004 424 1391-54.9950-34.4556 01/06/2017 2 CX/CG-005 Cerro Betete 423 1387-55.3167-34.6911 01/06/2017 2 CX/CG-006 Cerro Mirador 391 1282-55.3308-34.5269 01/06/2017 1 CX/CG-007 Cerro Pan de Azúcar 389 1276-55.2589-34.8100 01/06/2017 1 CX/CG-008 Cerro Espuelitas 387 1269-55.2689-34.0494 01/06/2017 1 CX/CG-009 Cerro Rocha 332 1089-54.3867-34.3656 01/06/2017 1 CX/CG-010 Cerro del Aguila 255 836-54.6544-34.1242 01/06/2017 1 CX/CG-011 Cerro del Toro 253 829-55.2528-34.8636 01/06/2017 1 Page 5 of 7 Document S88.1 V1.0
2.2 Region Reference Cuchilla de Haedo Association Uruguay (CX) Region Cuchilla de Haedo (CH) Region Manager Daniel Muñoz Faccioli, CX1FU, cx1fu@cx1fu.uy 2.2.1 Regional notes Cuchilla de Haedo is located in the North of our country, next to the Brazilian Border. 2.2.2 Table of summits Ref Summit Long Lat Valid Valid Pts Name (m) (ft) from To CX/CH-001 Puntas Tres Cruces 419 1374-56.1692-31.3228 01/06/2017 2 CX/CH-002 Cerro Areycuá 362 1186-55.3336-31.6114 01/06/2017 1 CX/CH-003 Cerro Alpargata - Zapato 323 1059-55.6147-31.6297 01/06/2017 1 2.3 Region Reference Noreste Association Uruguay (CX) Region Noreste (NE) Region Manager Daniel Muñoz Faccioli, CX1FU, cx1fu@cx1fu.uy 2.3.1 Regional notes The Noreste region is close to the brazilian border 2.3.2 Table of summits Ref Summit Long Lat Valid Valid Pts Name (m) (ft) from To CX/NE-001 Cerro Brum 389 1274-54.3636-31.8800 01/06/2017 1 CX/NE-002 Cerro Colorado 379 1243-54.5208-32.8308 01/06/2017 1 CX/NE-003 CX/NE-003 363 1190-54.2403-32.6100 01/06/2017 1 CX/NE-004 CX/NE-004 360 1181-53.9039-32.2531 01/06/2017 1 Page 6 of 7 Document S88.1 V1.0
2.4 Map of CX Map created with acknowledgement to original work by OSM. Page 7 of 7 Document S88.1 V1.0