Article 1 Castles and Stately Homes On The Air, in brief CASHOTA, applies to Amateur Radio operations made from castles and stately homes. They will be identified by a three part reference number: - Two letters for Country of Origin: For example: EI for Ireland, - three figures for the activation order : 001, 002, 003 and finally, a designation, C for Castle or SH for Stately Home.
Article 2 A request for an official reference number should be made at least 10 days before the intended activity; request should be addressed to the CASHOTA-Ireland Committee either by e-mail or by post with one SASE. Any castle not previously listed will be accepted by the Committee on providing the exact geographical position, with at least one picture if possible.
Article 3 Amateur Radio Operation must take place as close to the Castle as deemed safe and permission should be authorised by owners or Trusts. To be validated by the CASHOTA-Ireland Committee, a minimum of 10 contacts in HF or 5 contacts in VHF or UHF should be made within one single operation period. A copy of the log-book (on paper or electronic format) should be submitted to the CASHOTA-Ireland committee within the following two months after the activity.
Article 4 During the Amateur Radio Operation, in addition to the exchanged reports, it is strongly recommended to give not only a brief description of the used radio equipment but also to give some information concerning the origin and the history of the castle. In participating in such operation, Hams commit themselves to answer within six months maximum to any QSL demand, either directly or via the bureau.
Article 5 The award is available either in CW, phone or digi modes on all HF bands (from 10 to 160m) or in VHF - UHF bands (6m, 4m, 2m and 70cm). Any contacts made by repeaters, satellites, IRLP, ECHOLINK or mobile phone will not be accepted. Basic Award: 50 Castles.
Article 6 Any award application should be accompanied by log extracts containing the following information; reference number, call sign of the Amateur Radio Station, date/time, RST, frequency and mode. QSL cards must be available to controllers on request.
Article 7 Award may also be applied for by SWL's under the same conditions as those applicable to the Licensed Amateur Radio Operators.
Article 8 All applications for the CASHOTA Ireland award must be addressed to the CASHOTA Ireland Manager, Steve Wright EI5DD.
Article 9 The award fee is 10 EURO. This to cover printing and postage. This amount will be revised on a yearly basis.
Article 10 CASHOTA Committee reserves the right to modify subject rules, taking into account that validations for previous expeditions will remain.
