EVS-Islands

The above map shows some of my completed island mapping projects. Each icon contains the name of the primary island associated with the project and a link to the post. Once all of my projects are posted, the map will be covered with icons. To productively use the map, zoom into a region of interest. Then select an icon.

Each of my maps is constructed of numerous layers of information. All of the layers are vector files. I will make these files available upon request. You are free to use them with certain restrictions - 1) Don't sell them. You can use them on research projects, post them to your website or things of that nature. If you aren't sure about the use of my maps, drop me a line and we can discuss your idea. 2) Give me credit when you use my vectors or images of my maps. Credit them to Peter Minton @ EVS-Islands

If I have the island vector file(s) and based upon your need, I will make them available. Images of my maps are yours to download and use, with the above restrictions applicable. Enjoy!

Maps and RSGBIOTA

Let's discuss radio amateurs again. As stated a few posts ago, these hardy souls travel to islands throughout the world. Upon arrival they establish a transmitting and receiving station. Then they transmit and receive. The signals might be voice or even morse code. IOTA (Islands on the Air) awards are piled up for every two-way contact that is made and validated (QSL card). There are folks out there that have 1,000's of these contacts. IOTA has between 18,000 to 20,000 members. Now for the mapping part. They venture to some pretty lonely spots, places with poor maps for advanced planning. Some entrepreneurial soul out there should supply the teams visiting these distant islands with maps and images. And they ought to do it for free! Hey, that's what I'm doing. Way to go, me!

RSGBIOTA Area

The above map covers a RSGBIOTA Area that encompasses the Central Kiribati Islands. It is called OC-043 T31. Currently I have not found these delineated on any maps. I think they should be mapped and those map files made available to radio amateurs. Does this sound like a fun project for some ambitious soul? If you are interested, and you have the time, and you have the hardware (computer), and you have the software (I can fix you up with map files), then you could bring this project to life. Somebody out there would love to do this . . . right? OT: Special Topic

Tags: island, map, RSGBIOTA, IOTA, radio, amateur, ham radio

Posted by Mr Minton on Wednesday, May 03, 2006 at 5/03/2006 04:52:00 PM | Permalink

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