IOTA (Islands On The Air)

 

IOTA (Islands on the Air) is an award program that recognizes and promotes amateur radio communication from island locations. The award is sponsored by the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) and is open to all licensed amateur radio operators.

To qualify for the IOTA award, radio operators must make contact with other operators on at least one island that is listed in the IOTA directory. The island must not be connected to the mainland by a bridge, causeway, or tunnel. Radio operators can earn various levels of the IOTA award by contacting a certain number of different islands.

The IOTA program is a popular activity among ham radio operators, as it allows them to explore different locations, make new contacts, and learn about different cultures and geography. It is also a way for ham radio operators to share their knowledge and skills with others and promote the hobby of amateur radio.