For some of us already knew. I want to inform you that the BOTA (BelgiumOnTheAir) website is almost finished. But there is still some work to do. If you want you can take a look at this link:
I noticed that BOTA references avoid ON/ON-xxx so no confusion with SOTA can be made, fine !
I did’nt saw recommended frequencies ? I suppose that QRP stations will use QRP segments, but what about higher powers ?
This is just for fun. Back in 2007 Greg 2E0RXX told me that would be setting up a hobby called bikes on the air (BOTA) where you ride a bike up a hill and you activate the hill for SOTA. So it was Greg 2E0RXX who originally thought about BOTA.
This was only a joke and congaratulations to Luc ON6DSL for setting up Begium on the air (BOTA).
Yes, I have taken note that there is a big difference between BOTA and SOTA references. ON / SU for summits and hills. Summits —> SU. All the references can immediately recognize the type of activation.
As for the QRP stations. I think everyone is free to choose where he goes and what transmit power he uses on the bands. There are no specific QRG’s …(untill now).
The regulations and the comments come soon on the site in the French language. I work on it.
Dear Bob, Why not … FOTA. France On The Air.
There are certainly many interesting places in France. I think of Carnac - menhirs, Mont St-Michel - abbey, the D-Day beaches, some regions like Champagne, The Seine River, Loire, ect … ect …
During a vacation, there is always something differently to do and so we learn to know your country better.
I say DO IT!
Jimmy, Thanks I hope it gets some impact over the next years.