Summits on the Air – ARM for EA9
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Summits on the Air
Ceuta and Melilla (EA9)
Association Reference Manual
Document Reference
Issue number
Date of issue
Participation start date
S138.1
1.0
01-Apr-2017
01-Apr-2017
Authorised SOTA MT 01-Mar-2017
Association Manager Javier Alvarez EA9AI
EA9URC Unión Radioaficionados de Ceuta
Summits-on-the-Air
An original concept by G3WGV & developed with G3CWI
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................... 2
Change Control .................................................................................................... 3
1.
Association Reference Data ................................................................................... 4
1.1.
Program derivation ....................................................................................... 5
1.2.
General information ...................................................................................... 5
1.3.
Rights of way and access issues .................................................................... 5
1.4.
Maps and navigation ....................................................................................... 5
1.5.
Safety considerations ...................................................................................... 6
1.6.
Foreign Radio Amateur Operators in Ceuta .......................................................... 6
1.7.
Association Awards ......................................................................................... 6
1.8.
Disclaimer ..................................................................................................... 7
1.9.
Maps............................................................................................................ 8
2.0.
Summit Reference Data ................................................................................ 9
2.1.
Summit Data Ceuta ………………………………………………………………….……. 9
2.1.1
Regional Notes .…….……………………………………………..…..…9
2.1.2 Table of Summits (also in the SOTA database) ….……………… 9
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Change Control
Date
Version
Details
1 April 2017
1.0
First formal issue of this document
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1 Association Reference Data
Association
Ceuta Spain EA9
Commencement date
01 Apr 2017
Regions
● Ceuta (CE-XXX)
Association parameters
Summit operation criteria
Operation must be within 25m vertically of the summit
Band 1, score 1 point
Summit altitude less than 500 metres above sea level
(a.s.l).
Band 2, score 2 points
Not applicable
Band 3, score 4 points
Not applicable
Band 4, score 6 points
Not applicable
Band 5, score 8 points
Not applicable
Band 6, score 10 points
Not applicable
Seasonal bonus
Not applicable
Bonus rationale
Winter Period, where weather conditions make
accessing summits more challenging
Min. height for bonus
Not applicable
Bonus period dates
Not applicable
Association sponsored awards
None
Association Manager
Javier Alvarez [email protected]
See General Rules for parameter definitions
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1.1 Program Derivation
EA9 SOTA is an extension of similar programmes already active in other countries.
The summit database is unlikely to be complete. If you find a summit which you’d
like to add to SOTA-EA9, or you find a mistake in this ARM please contact the
Association Manager. Summits cannot be counted for points until a reference
number has been allocated by the Association Manager.
1.2 General information
Regions are based in Spanish run Ceuta and Melilla. The code is the 3 digit
sequential number CE-001 . There is only one qualifying SOTA summit in EA9
called Hacho EA9/CE-001
To qualify for a summit it has to meet the following requirements:
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The summit must be listed in the list below.
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The summit must have at least 150 m prominence.
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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 a launch date and reference number has been allocated by the Association
Manager and approved by the SOTA Management Team.
1.3 Rights of way and access issues
Tracks in EA9 are often well marked. Access to Ceuta’s only summit is by road or
walking.
Anyhow you should take a good map of the region where you want to hike plus
GPS and/or compass if you have one. Never hike without a map, always follow the
track. If a summit is in private property or you need to cross private property to
access it, you will need the owner's permission before attempting activation. Some
areas will require permission before entry is permitted such as within the fort.
However, the activation area extends outside the walls of the fort on the south
east side and operation may be made from here.
1.4 Maps and navigation
The easiest way to get a map is downloaded from the web. The most common
mapping for excursions is the National Topographic Map (MTN) published by the
National Geographic Institute. Some products such as Raster 1: 25000 (MTN25),
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you can get free download center National Center for Geographic Information of
Spain.
http://centrodedescargas.cnig.es/CentroDescargas/index.jsp Or view it and print it
from: http://www.ign.es/iberpix/visoriberpix/visorign.html
Maps provided in this document are courtesy of Google Earth and Google Maps
who are acknowledged here.
1.5 Safety considerations
It is important to acknowledge the risks involved in summit chasing and mitigate
them effectively.
Before hiking always consult a weather forecast. Please remember that weather
can change rapidly and you should be always prepared for snow, rain, strong wind
or intensive sun, Use reliable weather information before planning your assent.
In case of emergency you should call 112. or by direct radio call. It is advisable to
have a ground watch operating that is able to call for assistance if it is required.
Always make sure that someone else knows where you are going and when you
expect to return.
1.6 Foreign HAMs in EA9
Holders of CEPT Licenses are authorised to transmit according to their licenses and
IARU Bandplan for region 1. You should have a copy of your license with you. You
should prefix your callsign with “EA9/”. Then you should also add “/P”. Second
stroking isn't mandatory but helps to identify you as a SOTA portable station. If
you would like to opérate from Spain for more than three months you should
contact the Provincial Telecommunications of the respective province in order to
obtain a Spanish license.
1.7 Association Awards
There are no Association-specific awards at the moment for EA9 association.
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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.
Participants must be competent to undertake their proposed Activation and must
carry suitable equipment, taking account of the terrain, weather conditions, etc.
Activators take part in the Programme entirely at their own risk and the SOTA
Award Programme in its entirety shall accept no responsibility for injury, loss of life
or any other loss. Activators are reminded that hill climbing is an inherently
hazardous activity.
Accidents can and do happen in the mountains and the risk is neither increased
nor mitigated by the SOTA programme. The SOTA organisation takes no
responsibility for
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 or not. The listing of a summit
in the SOTA database or elsewhere does not mean that it is easy to reach, and it is
always worth seeking local advice. The association manager may be able to advise
on this.
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1.9 EA9 Maps
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2. Summit Reference Data
2.1 Summit Data - Ceuta
Association
Ceuta and Melilla (EA9)
Región
Ceuta (EA9/CE-xxx)
Manager de la Región Association Manager
2.1.1 Regional Notes
The city of Ceuta is located in North Africa., and is bounded by Morocco to teh
west and by the Mediterranean Sea on other sides. The summits are below 500m
above sea level.
2.1.2 Table of summits
Ref
EA9/
CE-001
Summit Alt
name
(m)
Alt
(ft)
Latitude
Hacho
649
35.89523 -5.28867
198
Longitude
9
Valid
Prominence from
198
Valid
to
Points
01/04/17
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