The 'Islands On The Air' award, started by Geoff Watts and now run by the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB), is a popular award for Amateur Radio operators, where the objective is to contact Ham Radio operators transmitting from offshore islands throughout the world. There is also an associated contest each July, where operators make a special effort to put as many islands as possible on the air, often with the use of portable and battery-powered equipment.

To learn more about the IOTA program and how to take part in it, the RSGB maintains a useful website outlining the rules and goals of the IOTA program. We suggest you visit:

• RSGB IOTA Programme Website
• RSGB IOTA Manager