A395
AUSTRALIA ALARA AWARD
Contact members of the Alara club in Australia. The aim is to score 10 points to qualify for the Award. This Award is available to YLs, OMs and SWLs contacting ALARA members on or after 1st July 2006. Anyone who holds an original Alara award may apply for the new designed award.
Requirements:
1. VK/ZL: make 10 contacts, including 4 Australian Call Areas.
2. DX: make 5 contacts, including 3 Australian Call Areas.
3. All contacts must be made from the same call area. Repeater contacts and officials of the ALARA net contacts do NOT qualify, contests DO qualify.
Applicants must submit a log extract signed and declared to be a true record of contacts made. Headings must include Date, Time (UTC), Band, Mode, Call sign and Name of the ALARA member contacted.
Addresses: Full name, address, signature and callsign of applicant are required.
Costs: Fee, to accompany each application. The charge for the Award is A$5 or an equivalent 4 IRCs.
Apply to the award custodian: Marilyn Syme VK5DMS, Unit 14, 142 Marian Road, Glynde S.A. 5070 Australia.
Internet (1): http://www.alara.org.au/contests/
Internet: (2) http://www.alara.org.au/contests/alara_award.html
Source: K1BV Research 8/30/18
A703
AUSTRALIA Century Club of Xtreme Difficulty Award ( CXXD )
Here is an award for the Globe trotting Dxpeditioner. For those who have helped so many to achieve DXCC, there is now the opportunity to achieve the ultimate accolade, membership of the most prestigious and exclusive club in Amateur Radio - CCXD – The Century Club of eXtreme Difficulty.
CCXD is DXCC in reverse. To achieve DXCC you need to work 100 countries from your home country. To achieve CCXD you need to work your home country from 100 DX countries.
Rules of the CCXD Award
1) There are no time limits on the QSOs.
2) QSOs can be on any authorized band.
3) QSOs must be CW or Phone. Other modes are not acceptable.
4) The QSOs must have been made personally by the claimant. QSOs made by other members of the DXpedition are not acceptable. QSOs made by remote operation of any station are not acceptable.
5) The “home” country may be any country of which the claimant has been resident.
6) QSOs from countries that were DXCC countries at the time of the QSO will be accepted, even though that country may have been deleted at a subsequent date.
7) The Awards Committee reserves the right to determine if any operation is legitimate. However it can generally be assumed that if any operation has been accepted by the ARRL for DXCC purposes, then that same operation will also be valid for CCXD.
8) The Awards Committee will require documentary proof of the 100 QSOs, in the form of original QSL cards from operators in the home country, plus a copy of a QSL card (not necessarily for the same QSO) from each country of operation.
9) Applications and supporting documentation should be sent to:-
The Awards Manager, P.O. Box 1285, Caboolture, Queensland, Australia 4510.
Remember to include sufficient postage for the return of supporting documentation; otherwise there is no fee for each application.
10) All operation must have been conducted in a manner compatible with the highest standards of Amateur Radio, in honesty, integrity and comradeship. A signed statement to this effect should accompany each application.
Internet: http://vk4qd.com/CCXD_Award.htm
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A515
AUSTRALIA Milliwatt per Kilometer Award
This award is sponsored by the VK QRP Club. The main criterion for the 'MPK' is simply to work the farthest distance with the least output power. The Award is available for CW, SSB and PSK31 modes.
The Award will be made to stations which achieve successful QSOs on or after 1 January 1999 over distances equal to, or greater than, the following:
Power Distance Km per mW per km
Section no more than at least at least no more than
A 10 mW 100 km 10 0.1
B 100 mW 500 km 5 0.2
C 200 mW 600 km 3 0.33
D 500 mW 1 000 km 2 0.5
E 1 watt 2 000 km 2 0.5
F 5 watt 10 000 km 2 0.5
For verification purposes, applicants are asked to supply full details of their
•Output power: Key Down for CW and PEP for SSB;
•Latitude and longitude: grid squares, GPS location or map reference (preferably
two or more); and
•Photocopies of QSL cards (LOTW or eQSL) sent and/or received.
These are to include:
Mode: Band & Frequency:
Other Station call, name and location:
Time UTC.
Note: For those Amateurs who do not make use of QSL Cards, please contact the Awards Manager to arrange an alternative method of verification.
The award will be sent FREE in both PDF and JPEG formats. If an award certificate is required via post please contact the Awards Manager (see below)
and the cost will be advised.
A station may claim more than one award for a single QSO. For example, if you work 2 500 km on 400 mW then both Section D and Section E awards may
be claimed.
A station with individual awards in all sections (A to F) may apply for a special 'All Sections Award' for CW or for SSB. There is no additional fee if applied for
at the same time as the fifth individual award. Let's have your photograph too. Send a print or email an image file to the VK QRP Club. .
Please send award claims to - VK QRP Club, CW Operators' QRP Club Inc., MPK Awards Manager, Garry Cottle VK2YA #121, 96 Luttrell Street, Richmond NSW 2753, AUSTRALIA
Email: vk2ya.auz 'at' gmail 'dot' com ( email addresses are provided in "spambot-confuser" format: Please replace 'at' and 'dot' as appropriate. )
Internet: http://vkqrpclub.org/qrp_new/qrp1_mpk_rules_page.php
Tks K1BV Research 10/11/18
A709
AUSTRALIA ----- Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club Inc Series ----- (3 awards on this one.)
1. TOBAR Award
A. The object of this award is to tour around Australia by amateur radio, making progressive contacts as you go. Valid contacts for the award are those made on or after 1 November 2006.
B. The award is sponsored by the Redcliffe and District Radio Club, who is responsible for aspects of the award. The award can be completed, by using any or all bands and all modes. However specific band and mode endorsements are available.
C. Short wave listeners are eligible to participate in this award and to qualify their log must include of the call signs of both stations claimed.
D. To complete this award requires contact with amateur radio stations located in 19 cities and towns around Australia. The FIRST and FINAL contacts are deemed to the Redcliffe checkpoint regardless of the participant's QTH and this contact must be a member of the Redcliffe and District Radio Club.
E. Amateur radio stations must be contacted in the following CITIES and TOWNS in order: REDCLIFFE; BRISBANE; GOLD COAST; LISMORE; SYDNEY; CANBERRA; MELBOURNE; HOBART; ADELAIDE; PERTH; DARWIN; MOUNT ISA; CAIRNS; TOWNSVILLE; MACKAY; ROCKHAMPTON; BUNDABERG; MARYBOROUGH, SUNSHINE COAST & REDCLIFFE. (N.B. For Sydney and the other major cities, all amateur stations in the greater metropolitan area of the city, are included as the major city). To make things easier please use one of the many suburbs that is provided in the links on the log sheet (below). Most of the suburbs should be there.
F. The rally may be run in either direction, i.e. Redcliffe south towards Sydney or Redcliffe north towards Townsville but the progress must be in order from the cities and towns listed above.
G. The application for this award should be accompanied by a certified log extract, signed by 2 other licensed amateurs showing date, time, frequency, call sign and location of stations worked.
H. A proforma application with log sheet can be downloaded by clicking here for PDF format or here for Excel format. (Not included in current edition - you may ask by mail, address below.)
I. The application and log sheet for this award can be downloaded above. Fill out the log, fill out the application form, get it signed by two licensed amateurs, enclose either $A 10.00 or 10 IRC, and send to:
THE AWARDS MANAGER, REDCLIFFE and Districts Amateur RADIO CLUB, PO BOX 20, WOODY POINT QLD 4019, AUSTRALIA.
Email to qsl@redclifferadioclub.org.au
Internet: https://www.redclifferadioclub.org.au/about-the-club/awards/tobar-award
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2. Redcity Award
The award is sponsored by the Redcliffe and District Amateur Radio Club, who is responsible for aspects of the award. The award can be completed, by using any or all bands and all modes. However specific band and mode endorsements are available.
Short wave listeners are eligible to participate in this award and to qualify their log must include of the call signs of both stations claimed.
The award is in two sections. Section A. for VK & ZL only and Section B. for all other call signs.
C. Section A. To gain this award a VK or ZL amateur radio station or short wave listener is required to score 10 points, which is made up of contacts with members of Redcliffe and District Amateur Radio Club (1 point each) and the club station VK4RC (4 points).
D. Section B. To gain this award an amateur radio station or short wave listener is required to score 10 points, which is made up of contacts with members of Redcliffe and District Amateur Radio Club (2 point each) and the club station VK4RC (4 points).
E. A proforma application with logs heet can be downloaded by clicking here for PDF format or here for Excel format.
F. Fill out the log, get it signed by two licensed amateurs, enclose either $A 10.00 or 10 IRC, and send to:
THE AWARDS MANAGER, REDCLIFFE and Districts Amateur RADIO CLUB, PO BOX 20, WOODY POINT QLD 4019, AUSTRALIA.
Email to qsl@redclifferadioclub.org.au
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3. VK9 Award
RULES of the VK9 AWARD
The award is sponsored by the Redcliffe and District Amateur Radio Club, who is responsible for aspects of the award. The award can be completed, by using any or all bands and all modes. However specific band and mode endorsements are available.
Short wave listeners are eligible to participate in this award and to qualify their log must include of the callsigns of both stations claimed.
One contact must be made with all VK9 DXCC entities:
a. Mellish Reef
b. Lowd Howe Island
c. Norfolk Island
d. Christmas Island
e. Willis Island
f. Cocos Keeling Island vk9_award_eham
To claim the award, send award Logs to:
THE AWARDS MANAGER, REDCLIFFE and Districts Amateur RADIO CLUB, PO BOX 20, WOODY POINT QLD 4019 AUSTRALIA.
Email to qsl@redclifferadioclub.org.au
A644
AUSTRALIA Southern Cross Award
The Southern Cross Award is issued by the Eastern and Mountain District Radio Club Inc. to licensed amateurs and SWLs who confirm through the submission of a signed log the required number of contacts as follows: VK3 stations are required to work 15 financial Club members plus ONE of the Club Callsigns, VK3ER, VK3BNW, VK3COD or a Special Call run by the Club, e.g. VI3GP.
DX and interstate stations require 5 contacts plus ONE of the Club Call signs as above.
A member and / or Club callsign can only be claimed once per application. Contacts made on the Club Repeater VK3REC are legitimate. However, contacts with either Club members or a Club callsign during both the Wednesday night and Sunday morning Club nets are not eligible for the purpose of the Award.
Submitting Application:
An applicant must submit a legible log showing the date, time, band (MHz), mode, callsign, and operator name of the station worked. The full name, address, callsign (except SWL) and signature of the applicant are required on the log.
Band or mode endorsements are available upon request. The following fee is to accompany the application:
$A5.00 for posting within Australia.
$A15.00 for posting outside Australia.
Applications for the Southern Cross Award are to be mailed to:
Applications to the Awards Manager
EMDRC Inc PO Box 87
Mitcham, Victoria 3132, |Australia.
Download: It is required that all applicants for the plaque must fill out a listing of contacts being used for the applications.
http://www.emdrc.com/awards/ (Mandatory list)
Internet: https://www.emdrc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/southern_cross_award.pdf
Tks K1BV Research 5/12/19
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A704
AUSTRALIA The Tassi Trout Award
Contact members of the Central Highlands Amateur Club of Tasmania after 25 May 1989. Requirements are stated in “Kilograms” of Trout (members). Each of the club members has a special value and thus every member as you contact them helps you to attain points.
Points ("kilograms of trout") are awarded as follows: 3kg
VK7CHT (Club Call sign) 2kg
VK3KMB (President) 2Kg
VK2CE (Webmaster) 2kg
VK7KDO (Secretary/Treasurer) 2kg
VK3KMB (Awards Manager/Publicity Officer) 2kg
Any non-committee CHARCT member portable 2kg
Any non-committee normal CHARCT member 1kg
These points will earn the ”kilograms” towards the different levels of the award.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
BASIC AWARD: - 14kg of trout
GOLD: - 25 separate contacts in total.
PLATINUM: - 50 separate contacts in total.
Send GCR list and fee of $AU5 or equivalent to: Award Managaer, Central Highlands ARC, 28 Hamilton St., West Hobart 7000, Tasmania, Australia.
The basic award = 14kg, Award manager
Modes are limited only to Phone or CW.
To Apply: Send $5AUD to VK3KMB, PO Box 41, Tyabb, Australia 3913
E-mail: vk7cht@qsl.net
Internet: http://www.qsl.net/charct/award.htm
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A706
Australia Victorian Local Government Award
This operating award has been initiated by Amateur Radio Victoria to encourage on air activity based on communicating with and between the 79 local government areas in the State of Victoria, Australia.
Rules and Requirements
1. Valid Contacts
A radio amateur must be identifiable within a municipality, usually by their announcement during a QSO.
Contacts on or after 10 July 2008 are valid for this award
Repeater, IRLP or Echolink contacts are not valid for this award
2. To qualify for the award the following contacts are required
VK3 stations with 40 different municipalities
Other VK stations with 30 different municipalities
DX stations with 20 different municipalities
Endorsements: An endorsement is available for those who achieve all 79 municipalities. Requests for mode, QSP or other endorsements should be referred to the Awards Manager.
History note: The start of local government in Victoria in 1841 occurred while it was one of the six British colonies, well in advance of the proclamation of the Federation of Australia as a Commonwealth in 1901. In the 1850s and 1860s, encouraged by generous subsidies, local government entities were established to provide local services, achieve community representation and to levy rates.
The 1980s saw strong concerns about the inefficiency of 210 local government areas, a new reform-driven state government, and an economic downturn, amalgamations of groups of them occurred resulting in a reduction to 79 today.
Submission for Awards
LGA A log extract or copy of the log showing all claimed contacts, station worked call sign, date, time, band, mode and each municipality by its name or number on the award list
KRMPNA A log extract or copy of the log showing all claimed contacts, Including National Parks activated or National Park worked including Call Sign , date, time, band, mode
The cost of the award is $5, to cover postage and costs - purchase awards from Shop
Only PDF or TXT attachments are acceptable via email
Send to: Awards Manager, Amateur Radio Victoria, 40g Victory Boulevard, Ashburton, Victoria 3147 Australia.
Or via email: awards[at]amateurradio.com.au
At the Awards Manager discretion cross-checking and other validity checks will be carried out on award submissions.
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A639
AUSTRALIA The VK1 Award
This award is issued by the Canberra Region Amateur radio Club upon receipt of a correctly presented application to any licensed amateur operator or short wave listener. The certificate displays one of Canberra's most distinctive landmarks, the Telstra Tower, situated on Black Mountain in the heart of Australia's capital city. The tower is depicted in light blue on a white background with award information in black lettering.
The information required is a log extract showing date and time in UTC, mode, call sign of the VK1 station worked and ciphers exchanged. Short wave listeners should include the station worked by the VK1 station being claimed.
Each VK1 call sign worked counts as one point. Each call sign may only be claimed once. The change of status to mobile, portable, etc. is not allowed as a separate valid contact. Contacts via terrestrial repeater systems or internet linking services are not valid contacts towards the award.
Award requirements:
Amateurs using HF within mainland Australia including Tasmania but excepting those in VK9 and VK0 area's need to make :
Contact with 20 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Basic award
Contact with 50 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Bronze award
Contact with 75 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Silver award
Contact with 100 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Gold award
Amateurs using HF outside mainland Australia & Tasmania but including those in VK9 and VK0 area's need to make :
Contact with 10 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Basic award
Contact with 25 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Silver award
Contact with 50 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Gold award
Amateurs using VHF and higher frequencies requirements are the same as HF outside Australia for all areas, noting contacts must be direct and not via Repeaters or Internet trunked services..
Cost of the each award is $5.00 (Australian).
Please note that IRC's (International Reply Coupons) will NOT be accepted.
Application for the award should be addressed to: The Award Manager, GPO Box 600, Canberra ACT 2601.
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A705
AUSTRALIA VK SHIRES AWARD
The Shires of Australia is similar in governmental geography and physical area in a way that it is similar to a USA county.
The VK Shires Award was previously known as the Worked All VK Shires Award. This award is open to any licenced amateur who makes a contact with a minimum of 75 different shires.
The VK Shires Award will be broken into various sections as below. There is a weekly net held every Friday at 06.30utc on 14.240mhz followed by one on 7.185mhz as net controllers see fit. All contacts on or after 1.1.2014 will be eligible to be counted.
A copy of your log must accompany your application and be posted to VK SHIRES AWARDS COMMITTEE, C/- Bill Horner, 11 South St, Wondai, Qld 4606, Australia or e-mailed to spiritdreaming11@bigpond.com Cost per certificate will be $5usd for overseas or $5aud for all VKs.
Basic award VK : 75 shires (must include a minimum of 1 shire from each state) Silver award VK : 150 shires Gold award VK : 300 shires Platinum award VK : all shires
Nomad award : Basic 25 Shires, Silver 50 Shires, Gold 75 Shires and Platinum 100 Shires . This is a special award for those who travel about and activate shires. Please note you need to work a minimum of 5 stations from each shire.
For those who actually go and activate a shire you must work a minimum of 50 stations to be eligible to claim the shire for yourself for all parts of the award except the Nomad Award as above. A copy of your log must be sent to the awards manager for verification.
Endorsements for SSB or CW or specific bands or QRP etc are available.
Requirements - number of Shires in each VK land:
VK1 award : One Shire
VK2 award : Basic 25 shires, silver 50 shires, gold all shires
VK3 award : Basic 25 shires, silver 50 shires, gold all shires
VK4 award : basic 25 shires, silver 50 shires, gold all shires
VK5 award : basic 25 shires, silver 50 shires, gold all shires
VK6 award : basic 25 shires, silver 50 shires, gold all shires
VK7 award : basic 10 shires, silver 20 shires, gold all shires
VK8 award : basic 5 shires, silver 10 shires, gold all shires.
Please note that all VK9 and VK0 call areas do not count for this award.
E-mail spiritdreaming11@bigpond.com
Internet: https://www.vk5pas.com/vk-shires.html
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A707
AUSTRALIA The WOMBAT Award
Sponsored by the Shepparton And District Amateur Radio Club (S.A.D.A.R.C.). After a long hibernation, the Wombat Award has been re-designed and re-instated by the S.A.D.A.R.C. and is now available. All club members are requested to promote this award whenever they can when on air, both within VK & overseas.
In order to qualify for this attractive award, the operator has to obtain 15 points. By contacting any S.A.D.A.R.C. Club member, any one may claim points in the following manner:
1. Contacts with club members on the VK3RGV Repeaters = 1 point.
2. HF/VHF/UHF Simplex = 2 points.
3. VK3SOL (Club Station) = 3 points.
4. Club members & the Club station can be worked a second or more times but with not less than 7 days between contacts.
5. The S.A.D.A.R.C. Club Net is on Wednesday evenings, 3.620 Khz LSB at 7:00pm (local time) and 8:00pm on VK3RGV, 146.650 Mhz FM.
A log sheet of stations worked and points claimed must accompany applications along with payment, QSL. Cards not required.
The cost for a certificate within Aust is $5.00 AU inc. postage, and for overseas stations the cost is $5.00 US inc. postage or 3 Current IRC's
Endorsements for modes, etc. are available.
Postal applications to either of the addresses below:
a. Wombat Award, S.A.D.A.R.C. P.O. Box 692 Shepparton VIC 3632, Australia.
b. Amateur Radio Club established in 1982 to bring together local radio enthusiasts. Sponsors of VK3RGV 2M/70CM repeaters, VK3RGV-2 packet digipeater. Members meet on first Saturday of each month at 1pm in Scout & Guide Complex, Mooroopna, Australia. Club net on 146.650 each Wednesday at 8:00 PM. Hf net 3.6200 kHz at 7:00 PM same day. Club holds Hamfest each year around mid September.
E-mail: Email: vk3sol@sadarc.org
Internet: https://www.qrz.com/db/VK3SOL?dxc=1
Tks K1BV Research 6/23/19
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A309
AUSTRIA WORKED AUSTRIAN CAPITALS
The ÖVSV originated this diploma, that all radio amateurs and according to SWLs can be requested. All connections after 1.1.2000 can be scored.
The diploma can be earned using all operating modes. Recently developed new modes may be used and endorsed for the diploma.
The following contacts are necessary:
OE stations require a total of 6 contacts from different Austrian capitals.
EU and DX stations require a total of 3 contacts with various Austrian capitals.
The Austrian capitals are: Vienna (OE1), Salzburg (OE2), St. Pölten (OE3), Eisenstadt (OE4), Linz (OE5), Graz (OE6), Innsbruck (OE7), Klagenfurt (OE8) and Bregenz (OE9).
Please send the diploma application with a GRC list and the Diploma fee of 10.00 Euro to Richard Kritzer, Aich 4, A-9800 Spittal / Drau, Austria.
The diploma fee can also be paid via the account: BAWAG account no. 98416006261 IBAN: AT971400098416006261 BIC: BAWAATWW. Bank code 14000 to be transferred.
Electronic applications please contact: diplom@oevsv.at The diploma was originally recognized by the ÖVSV in October 2011.
E-mail: diplom@oevsv.at
Internet: https://www.oevsv.at/oevsv/diplome/
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AUSTRALIA ALARA AWARD
Contact members of the Alara club in Australia. The aim is to score 10 points to qualify for the Award. This Award is available to YLs, OMs and SWLs contacting ALARA members on or after 1st July 2006. Anyone who holds an original Alara award may apply for the new designed award.
Requirements:
1. VK/ZL: make 10 contacts, including 4 Australian Call Areas.
2. DX: make 5 contacts, including 3 Australian Call Areas.
3. All contacts must be made from the same call area. Repeater contacts and officials of the ALARA net contacts do NOT qualify, contests DO qualify.
Applicants must submit a log extract signed and declared to be a true record of contacts made. Headings must include Date, Time (UTC), Band, Mode, Call sign and Name of the ALARA member contacted.
Addresses: Full name, address, signature and callsign of applicant are required.
Costs: Fee, to accompany each application. The charge for the Award is A$5 or an equivalent 4 IRCs.
Apply to the award custodian: Marilyn Syme VK5DMS, Unit 14, 142 Marian Road, Glynde S.A. 5070 Australia.
Internet (1): http://www.alara.org.au/contests/
Internet: (2) http://www.alara.org.au/contests/alara_award.html
Source: K1BV Research 8/30/18
A703
AUSTRALIA Century Club of Xtreme Difficulty Award ( CXXD )
Here is an award for the Globe trotting Dxpeditioner. For those who have helped so many to achieve DXCC, there is now the opportunity to achieve the ultimate accolade, membership of the most prestigious and exclusive club in Amateur Radio - CCXD – The Century Club of eXtreme Difficulty.
CCXD is DXCC in reverse. To achieve DXCC you need to work 100 countries from your home country. To achieve CCXD you need to work your home country from 100 DX countries.
Rules of the CCXD Award
1) There are no time limits on the QSOs.
2) QSOs can be on any authorized band.
3) QSOs must be CW or Phone. Other modes are not acceptable.
4) The QSOs must have been made personally by the claimant. QSOs made by other members of the DXpedition are not acceptable. QSOs made by remote operation of any station are not acceptable.
5) The “home” country may be any country of which the claimant has been resident.
6) QSOs from countries that were DXCC countries at the time of the QSO will be accepted, even though that country may have been deleted at a subsequent date.
7) The Awards Committee reserves the right to determine if any operation is legitimate. However it can generally be assumed that if any operation has been accepted by the ARRL for DXCC purposes, then that same operation will also be valid for CCXD.
8) The Awards Committee will require documentary proof of the 100 QSOs, in the form of original QSL cards from operators in the home country, plus a copy of a QSL card (not necessarily for the same QSO) from each country of operation.
9) Applications and supporting documentation should be sent to:-
The Awards Manager, P.O. Box 1285, Caboolture, Queensland, Australia 4510.
Remember to include sufficient postage for the return of supporting documentation; otherwise there is no fee for each application.
10) All operation must have been conducted in a manner compatible with the highest standards of Amateur Radio, in honesty, integrity and comradeship. A signed statement to this effect should accompany each application.
Internet: http://vk4qd.com/CCXD_Award.htm
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A515
AUSTRALIA Milliwatt per Kilometer Award
This award is sponsored by the VK QRP Club. The main criterion for the 'MPK' is simply to work the farthest distance with the least output power. The Award is available for CW, SSB and PSK31 modes.
The Award will be made to stations which achieve successful QSOs on or after 1 January 1999 over distances equal to, or greater than, the following:
Power Distance Km per mW per km
Section no more than at least at least no more than
A 10 mW 100 km 10 0.1
B 100 mW 500 km 5 0.2
C 200 mW 600 km 3 0.33
D 500 mW 1 000 km 2 0.5
E 1 watt 2 000 km 2 0.5
F 5 watt 10 000 km 2 0.5
For verification purposes, applicants are asked to supply full details of their
•Output power: Key Down for CW and PEP for SSB;
•Latitude and longitude: grid squares, GPS location or map reference (preferably
two or more); and
•Photocopies of QSL cards (LOTW or eQSL) sent and/or received.
These are to include:
Mode: Band & Frequency:
Other Station call, name and location:
Time UTC.
Note: For those Amateurs who do not make use of QSL Cards, please contact the Awards Manager to arrange an alternative method of verification.
The award will be sent FREE in both PDF and JPEG formats. If an award certificate is required via post please contact the Awards Manager (see below)
and the cost will be advised.
A station may claim more than one award for a single QSO. For example, if you work 2 500 km on 400 mW then both Section D and Section E awards may
be claimed.
A station with individual awards in all sections (A to F) may apply for a special 'All Sections Award' for CW or for SSB. There is no additional fee if applied for
at the same time as the fifth individual award. Let's have your photograph too. Send a print or email an image file to the VK QRP Club. .
Please send award claims to - VK QRP Club, CW Operators' QRP Club Inc., MPK Awards Manager, Garry Cottle VK2YA #121, 96 Luttrell Street, Richmond NSW 2753, AUSTRALIA
Email: vk2ya.auz 'at' gmail 'dot' com ( email addresses are provided in "spambot-confuser" format: Please replace 'at' and 'dot' as appropriate. )
Internet: http://vkqrpclub.org/qrp_new/qrp1_mpk_rules_page.php
Tks K1BV Research 10/11/18
A709
AUSTRALIA ----- Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club Inc Series ----- (3 awards on this one.)
1. TOBAR Award
A. The object of this award is to tour around Australia by amateur radio, making progressive contacts as you go. Valid contacts for the award are those made on or after 1 November 2006.
B. The award is sponsored by the Redcliffe and District Radio Club, who is responsible for aspects of the award. The award can be completed, by using any or all bands and all modes. However specific band and mode endorsements are available.
C. Short wave listeners are eligible to participate in this award and to qualify their log must include of the call signs of both stations claimed.
D. To complete this award requires contact with amateur radio stations located in 19 cities and towns around Australia. The FIRST and FINAL contacts are deemed to the Redcliffe checkpoint regardless of the participant's QTH and this contact must be a member of the Redcliffe and District Radio Club.
E. Amateur radio stations must be contacted in the following CITIES and TOWNS in order: REDCLIFFE; BRISBANE; GOLD COAST; LISMORE; SYDNEY; CANBERRA; MELBOURNE; HOBART; ADELAIDE; PERTH; DARWIN; MOUNT ISA; CAIRNS; TOWNSVILLE; MACKAY; ROCKHAMPTON; BUNDABERG; MARYBOROUGH, SUNSHINE COAST & REDCLIFFE. (N.B. For Sydney and the other major cities, all amateur stations in the greater metropolitan area of the city, are included as the major city). To make things easier please use one of the many suburbs that is provided in the links on the log sheet (below). Most of the suburbs should be there.
F. The rally may be run in either direction, i.e. Redcliffe south towards Sydney or Redcliffe north towards Townsville but the progress must be in order from the cities and towns listed above.
G. The application for this award should be accompanied by a certified log extract, signed by 2 other licensed amateurs showing date, time, frequency, call sign and location of stations worked.
H. A proforma application with log sheet can be downloaded by clicking here for PDF format or here for Excel format. (Not included in current edition - you may ask by mail, address below.)
I. The application and log sheet for this award can be downloaded above. Fill out the log, fill out the application form, get it signed by two licensed amateurs, enclose either $A 10.00 or 10 IRC, and send to:
THE AWARDS MANAGER, REDCLIFFE and Districts Amateur RADIO CLUB, PO BOX 20, WOODY POINT QLD 4019, AUSTRALIA.
Email to qsl@redclifferadioclub.org.au
Internet: https://www.redclifferadioclub.org.au/about-the-club/awards/tobar-award
Image: Australia-TOABAR-Award-2019
Tks K1BV Research 6/20/19
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2. Redcity Award
The award is sponsored by the Redcliffe and District Amateur Radio Club, who is responsible for aspects of the award. The award can be completed, by using any or all bands and all modes. However specific band and mode endorsements are available.
Short wave listeners are eligible to participate in this award and to qualify their log must include of the call signs of both stations claimed.
The award is in two sections. Section A. for VK & ZL only and Section B. for all other call signs.
C. Section A. To gain this award a VK or ZL amateur radio station or short wave listener is required to score 10 points, which is made up of contacts with members of Redcliffe and District Amateur Radio Club (1 point each) and the club station VK4RC (4 points).
D. Section B. To gain this award an amateur radio station or short wave listener is required to score 10 points, which is made up of contacts with members of Redcliffe and District Amateur Radio Club (2 point each) and the club station VK4RC (4 points).
E. A proforma application with logs heet can be downloaded by clicking here for PDF format or here for Excel format.
F. Fill out the log, get it signed by two licensed amateurs, enclose either $A 10.00 or 10 IRC, and send to:
THE AWARDS MANAGER, REDCLIFFE and Districts Amateur RADIO CLUB, PO BOX 20, WOODY POINT QLD 4019, AUSTRALIA.
Email to qsl@redclifferadioclub.org.au
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3. VK9 Award
RULES of the VK9 AWARD
The award is sponsored by the Redcliffe and District Amateur Radio Club, who is responsible for aspects of the award. The award can be completed, by using any or all bands and all modes. However specific band and mode endorsements are available.
Short wave listeners are eligible to participate in this award and to qualify their log must include of the callsigns of both stations claimed.
One contact must be made with all VK9 DXCC entities:
a. Mellish Reef
b. Lowd Howe Island
c. Norfolk Island
d. Christmas Island
e. Willis Island
f. Cocos Keeling Island vk9_award_eham
To claim the award, send award Logs to:
THE AWARDS MANAGER, REDCLIFFE and Districts Amateur RADIO CLUB, PO BOX 20, WOODY POINT QLD 4019 AUSTRALIA.
Email to qsl@redclifferadioclub.org.au
A644
AUSTRALIA Southern Cross Award
The Southern Cross Award is issued by the Eastern and Mountain District Radio Club Inc. to licensed amateurs and SWLs who confirm through the submission of a signed log the required number of contacts as follows: VK3 stations are required to work 15 financial Club members plus ONE of the Club Callsigns, VK3ER, VK3BNW, VK3COD or a Special Call run by the Club, e.g. VI3GP.
DX and interstate stations require 5 contacts plus ONE of the Club Call signs as above.
A member and / or Club callsign can only be claimed once per application. Contacts made on the Club Repeater VK3REC are legitimate. However, contacts with either Club members or a Club callsign during both the Wednesday night and Sunday morning Club nets are not eligible for the purpose of the Award.
Submitting Application:
An applicant must submit a legible log showing the date, time, band (MHz), mode, callsign, and operator name of the station worked. The full name, address, callsign (except SWL) and signature of the applicant are required on the log.
Band or mode endorsements are available upon request. The following fee is to accompany the application:
$A5.00 for posting within Australia.
$A15.00 for posting outside Australia.
Applications for the Southern Cross Award are to be mailed to:
Applications to the Awards Manager
EMDRC Inc PO Box 87
Mitcham, Victoria 3132, |Australia.
Download: It is required that all applicants for the plaque must fill out a listing of contacts being used for the applications.
http://www.emdrc.com/awards/ (Mandatory list)
Internet: https://www.emdrc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/southern_cross_award.pdf
Tks K1BV Research 5/12/19
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A704
AUSTRALIA The Tassi Trout Award
Contact members of the Central Highlands Amateur Club of Tasmania after 25 May 1989. Requirements are stated in “Kilograms” of Trout (members). Each of the club members has a special value and thus every member as you contact them helps you to attain points.
Points ("kilograms of trout") are awarded as follows: 3kg
VK7CHT (Club Call sign) 2kg
VK3KMB (President) 2Kg
VK2CE (Webmaster) 2kg
VK7KDO (Secretary/Treasurer) 2kg
VK3KMB (Awards Manager/Publicity Officer) 2kg
Any non-committee CHARCT member portable 2kg
Any non-committee normal CHARCT member 1kg
These points will earn the ”kilograms” towards the different levels of the award.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
BASIC AWARD: - 14kg of trout
GOLD: - 25 separate contacts in total.
PLATINUM: - 50 separate contacts in total.
Send GCR list and fee of $AU5 or equivalent to: Award Managaer, Central Highlands ARC, 28 Hamilton St., West Hobart 7000, Tasmania, Australia.
The basic award = 14kg, Award manager
Modes are limited only to Phone or CW.
To Apply: Send $5AUD to VK3KMB, PO Box 41, Tyabb, Australia 3913
E-mail: vk7cht@qsl.net
Internet: http://www.qsl.net/charct/award.htm
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A706
Australia Victorian Local Government Award
This operating award has been initiated by Amateur Radio Victoria to encourage on air activity based on communicating with and between the 79 local government areas in the State of Victoria, Australia.
Rules and Requirements
1. Valid Contacts
A radio amateur must be identifiable within a municipality, usually by their announcement during a QSO.
Contacts on or after 10 July 2008 are valid for this award
Repeater, IRLP or Echolink contacts are not valid for this award
2. To qualify for the award the following contacts are required
VK3 stations with 40 different municipalities
Other VK stations with 30 different municipalities
DX stations with 20 different municipalities
Endorsements: An endorsement is available for those who achieve all 79 municipalities. Requests for mode, QSP or other endorsements should be referred to the Awards Manager.
History note: The start of local government in Victoria in 1841 occurred while it was one of the six British colonies, well in advance of the proclamation of the Federation of Australia as a Commonwealth in 1901. In the 1850s and 1860s, encouraged by generous subsidies, local government entities were established to provide local services, achieve community representation and to levy rates.
The 1980s saw strong concerns about the inefficiency of 210 local government areas, a new reform-driven state government, and an economic downturn, amalgamations of groups of them occurred resulting in a reduction to 79 today.
Submission for Awards
LGA A log extract or copy of the log showing all claimed contacts, station worked call sign, date, time, band, mode and each municipality by its name or number on the award list
KRMPNA A log extract or copy of the log showing all claimed contacts, Including National Parks activated or National Park worked including Call Sign , date, time, band, mode
The cost of the award is $5, to cover postage and costs - purchase awards from Shop
Only PDF or TXT attachments are acceptable via email
Send to: Awards Manager, Amateur Radio Victoria, 40g Victory Boulevard, Ashburton, Victoria 3147 Australia.
Or via email: awards[at]amateurradio.com.au
At the Awards Manager discretion cross-checking and other validity checks will be carried out on award submissions.
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A639
AUSTRALIA The VK1 Award
This award is issued by the Canberra Region Amateur radio Club upon receipt of a correctly presented application to any licensed amateur operator or short wave listener. The certificate displays one of Canberra's most distinctive landmarks, the Telstra Tower, situated on Black Mountain in the heart of Australia's capital city. The tower is depicted in light blue on a white background with award information in black lettering.
The information required is a log extract showing date and time in UTC, mode, call sign of the VK1 station worked and ciphers exchanged. Short wave listeners should include the station worked by the VK1 station being claimed.
Each VK1 call sign worked counts as one point. Each call sign may only be claimed once. The change of status to mobile, portable, etc. is not allowed as a separate valid contact. Contacts via terrestrial repeater systems or internet linking services are not valid contacts towards the award.
Award requirements:
Amateurs using HF within mainland Australia including Tasmania but excepting those in VK9 and VK0 area's need to make :
Contact with 20 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Basic award
Contact with 50 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Bronze award
Contact with 75 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Silver award
Contact with 100 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Gold award
Amateurs using HF outside mainland Australia & Tasmania but including those in VK9 and VK0 area's need to make :
Contact with 10 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Basic award
Contact with 25 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Silver award
Contact with 50 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Gold award
Amateurs using VHF and higher frequencies requirements are the same as HF outside Australia for all areas, noting contacts must be direct and not via Repeaters or Internet trunked services..
Cost of the each award is $5.00 (Australian).
Please note that IRC's (International Reply Coupons) will NOT be accepted.
Application for the award should be addressed to: The Award Manager, GPO Box 600, Canberra ACT 2601.
Image: Australia-VK1-AWARD-2019
K1BV Research 5-12-19
A705
AUSTRALIA VK SHIRES AWARD
The Shires of Australia is similar in governmental geography and physical area in a way that it is similar to a USA county.
The VK Shires Award was previously known as the Worked All VK Shires Award. This award is open to any licenced amateur who makes a contact with a minimum of 75 different shires.
The VK Shires Award will be broken into various sections as below. There is a weekly net held every Friday at 06.30utc on 14.240mhz followed by one on 7.185mhz as net controllers see fit. All contacts on or after 1.1.2014 will be eligible to be counted.
A copy of your log must accompany your application and be posted to VK SHIRES AWARDS COMMITTEE, C/- Bill Horner, 11 South St, Wondai, Qld 4606, Australia or e-mailed to spiritdreaming11@bigpond.com Cost per certificate will be $5usd for overseas or $5aud for all VKs.
Basic award VK : 75 shires (must include a minimum of 1 shire from each state) Silver award VK : 150 shires Gold award VK : 300 shires Platinum award VK : all shires
Nomad award : Basic 25 Shires, Silver 50 Shires, Gold 75 Shires and Platinum 100 Shires . This is a special award for those who travel about and activate shires. Please note you need to work a minimum of 5 stations from each shire.
For those who actually go and activate a shire you must work a minimum of 50 stations to be eligible to claim the shire for yourself for all parts of the award except the Nomad Award as above. A copy of your log must be sent to the awards manager for verification.
Endorsements for SSB or CW or specific bands or QRP etc are available.
Requirements - number of Shires in each VK land:
VK1 award : One Shire
VK2 award : Basic 25 shires, silver 50 shires, gold all shires
VK3 award : Basic 25 shires, silver 50 shires, gold all shires
VK4 award : basic 25 shires, silver 50 shires, gold all shires
VK5 award : basic 25 shires, silver 50 shires, gold all shires
VK6 award : basic 25 shires, silver 50 shires, gold all shires
VK7 award : basic 10 shires, silver 20 shires, gold all shires
VK8 award : basic 5 shires, silver 10 shires, gold all shires.
Please note that all VK9 and VK0 call areas do not count for this award.
E-mail spiritdreaming11@bigpond.com
Internet: https://www.vk5pas.com/vk-shires.html
Tks K1BV Research 6/21/19
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A707
AUSTRALIA The WOMBAT Award
Sponsored by the Shepparton And District Amateur Radio Club (S.A.D.A.R.C.). After a long hibernation, the Wombat Award has been re-designed and re-instated by the S.A.D.A.R.C. and is now available. All club members are requested to promote this award whenever they can when on air, both within VK & overseas.
In order to qualify for this attractive award, the operator has to obtain 15 points. By contacting any S.A.D.A.R.C. Club member, any one may claim points in the following manner:
1. Contacts with club members on the VK3RGV Repeaters = 1 point.
2. HF/VHF/UHF Simplex = 2 points.
3. VK3SOL (Club Station) = 3 points.
4. Club members & the Club station can be worked a second or more times but with not less than 7 days between contacts.
5. The S.A.D.A.R.C. Club Net is on Wednesday evenings, 3.620 Khz LSB at 7:00pm (local time) and 8:00pm on VK3RGV, 146.650 Mhz FM.
A log sheet of stations worked and points claimed must accompany applications along with payment, QSL. Cards not required.
The cost for a certificate within Aust is $5.00 AU inc. postage, and for overseas stations the cost is $5.00 US inc. postage or 3 Current IRC's
Endorsements for modes, etc. are available.
Postal applications to either of the addresses below:
a. Wombat Award, S.A.D.A.R.C. P.O. Box 692 Shepparton VIC 3632, Australia.
b. Amateur Radio Club established in 1982 to bring together local radio enthusiasts. Sponsors of VK3RGV 2M/70CM repeaters, VK3RGV-2 packet digipeater. Members meet on first Saturday of each month at 1pm in Scout & Guide Complex, Mooroopna, Australia. Club net on 146.650 each Wednesday at 8:00 PM. Hf net 3.6200 kHz at 7:00 PM same day. Club holds Hamfest each year around mid September.
E-mail: Email: vk3sol@sadarc.org
Internet: https://www.qrz.com/db/VK3SOL?dxc=1
Tks K1BV Research 6/23/19
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A309
AUSTRIA WORKED AUSTRIAN CAPITALS
The ÖVSV originated this diploma, that all radio amateurs and according to SWLs can be requested. All connections after 1.1.2000 can be scored.
The diploma can be earned using all operating modes. Recently developed new modes may be used and endorsed for the diploma.
The following contacts are necessary:
OE stations require a total of 6 contacts from different Austrian capitals.
EU and DX stations require a total of 3 contacts with various Austrian capitals.
The Austrian capitals are: Vienna (OE1), Salzburg (OE2), St. Pölten (OE3), Eisenstadt (OE4), Linz (OE5), Graz (OE6), Innsbruck (OE7), Klagenfurt (OE8) and Bregenz (OE9).
Please send the diploma application with a GRC list and the Diploma fee of 10.00 Euro to Richard Kritzer, Aich 4, A-9800 Spittal / Drau, Austria.
The diploma fee can also be paid via the account: BAWAG account no. 98416006261 IBAN: AT971400098416006261 BIC: BAWAATWW. Bank code 14000 to be transferred.
Electronic applications please contact: diplom@oevsv.at The diploma was originally recognized by the ÖVSV in October 2011.
E-mail: diplom@oevsv.at
Internet: https://www.oevsv.at/oevsv/diplome/
Tks DH1PAL 5/17/18
Austria-Capitols-WOEC-2018
A317
AUSTRIA Castles on the Air - Austria
(COTA-OE). The award program COTA-OE Award (Castles On ?The Air- Austria) has been institutedby the Amateur Radio Club Heidenreichstein (AFCH) and OVSV. The COTA-OE Award is given to any licensed ardio-amateur or SWL for QSO/SWL with radio stations who contact stations operating from castles and fortresses of Austria made after the 1st of January 2013 from the same DXCC territory, including any mobile positions (/am, /p, /mm). There are no restrictions for band or modes. Any OE station operating from a castle or fortress must give the number of the entity according to the COTA-OE reference list. ?This number also must be printed on the QSL card.
The diploma is issued in four classes:
1. Bronze for 15 COTA - OE castles/fortresses.
2. Silver for 25 COTA-OE castles/fortresses.
3. Gold for 35 COTA-OE castles fortresses.
4. Platinum for 45 COTA-OE castles/fortresses.
Stations that activate a castle/fortress must be located within the prescribed radiou (See WCA rules).
The award can be requested via air-mail. Application will be checked by the Award Manager OE4YLA. After QSO checking, award wil be issued via e-mail as a PDF file for you. An outline application (influding Award preparation ) is planned.
E-mail address of OE4YLA: oe4ylannette@gmail.com
Internet: http://wcagroup.org/?page_id=4969
Tks World Castles Award website 6/29/16
AUSTRIA Castles on the Air - Austria
(COTA-OE). The award program COTA-OE Award (Castles On ?The Air- Austria) has been institutedby the Amateur Radio Club Heidenreichstein (AFCH) and OVSV. The COTA-OE Award is given to any licensed ardio-amateur or SWL for QSO/SWL with radio stations who contact stations operating from castles and fortresses of Austria made after the 1st of January 2013 from the same DXCC territory, including any mobile positions (/am, /p, /mm). There are no restrictions for band or modes. Any OE station operating from a castle or fortress must give the number of the entity according to the COTA-OE reference list. ?This number also must be printed on the QSL card.
The diploma is issued in four classes:
1. Bronze for 15 COTA - OE castles/fortresses.
2. Silver for 25 COTA-OE castles/fortresses.
3. Gold for 35 COTA-OE castles fortresses.
4. Platinum for 45 COTA-OE castles/fortresses.
Stations that activate a castle/fortress must be located within the prescribed radiou (See WCA rules).
The award can be requested via air-mail. Application will be checked by the Award Manager OE4YLA. After QSO checking, award wil be issued via e-mail as a PDF file for you. An outline application (influding Award preparation ) is planned.
E-mail address of OE4YLA: oe4ylannette@gmail.com
Internet: http://wcagroup.org/?page_id=4969
Tks World Castles Award website 6/29/16
A284
AUSTRIA WORKED CQ-ZONE 15
The ÖVSV (Austrian experimental transmitter association) gives this Diploma that can be applied for by all radio amateurs and SWL`s. Of the 27 countries that are in zone 15, 20 must be achieved.
Each prefix (country) must be represented with 3 rings. (3 QSOs from every country). All connections are valid from 1.1.2000.
The following prefixes may be evaluated as belonging to Zone 15: ES, HA, HV, I, IT, IS0, LY,
OE, OH, OHO, OJO, OK, OM, S5, SP, T7, T9, TK, UA2, YL, YU, 4O, ZA, Z3, 1A0 SMOM, 9A, 9H, 4U1VIC.
Each club station is counted as a joker and counts for 3 connections. Diploma applications please with a GCR list or a logbook excerpt of made connections and a fee of 10 euros for the printed version, send (in PDF format 5 Euro) to the following address: Richard Kritzer, Aich 4, A-9800 Spittal an der Drau, Austria. Applications can also be sent by e-mail: diplom@oevsv.at
The diploma fee can also be transferred as follows:
BAWAG: IBAN: AT971400098416006261 - BIC: BAWAATWW
The diploma is 210x297 mm. It is four-colored and shows all Countries located in zone 15.
The diploma was designed by OE5RI and was approved by the ÖVSV in January 2015 recognized.
Source: OE8RZS, OEVSV diploma.
Tks Werner Theisse DH1PAL 4/19/18
AUSTRIA WORKED CQ-ZONE 15
The ÖVSV (Austrian experimental transmitter association) gives this Diploma that can be applied for by all radio amateurs and SWL`s. Of the 27 countries that are in zone 15, 20 must be achieved.
Each prefix (country) must be represented with 3 rings. (3 QSOs from every country). All connections are valid from 1.1.2000.
The following prefixes may be evaluated as belonging to Zone 15: ES, HA, HV, I, IT, IS0, LY,
OE, OH, OHO, OJO, OK, OM, S5, SP, T7, T9, TK, UA2, YL, YU, 4O, ZA, Z3, 1A0 SMOM, 9A, 9H, 4U1VIC.
Each club station is counted as a joker and counts for 3 connections. Diploma applications please with a GCR list or a logbook excerpt of made connections and a fee of 10 euros for the printed version, send (in PDF format 5 Euro) to the following address: Richard Kritzer, Aich 4, A-9800 Spittal an der Drau, Austria. Applications can also be sent by e-mail: diplom@oevsv.at
The diploma fee can also be transferred as follows:
BAWAG: IBAN: AT971400098416006261 - BIC: BAWAATWW
The diploma is 210x297 mm. It is four-colored and shows all Countries located in zone 15.
The diploma was designed by OE5RI and was approved by the ÖVSV in January 2015 recognized.
Source: OE8RZS, OEVSV diploma.
Tks Werner Theisse DH1PAL 4/19/18
A157
AUSTRIA — The FT8 Digital Mode Club Series (FT8-DMC) --
The new digital mode starting in July 2017 is sweeping the world. Several WWW Clubs specializing in digital modes have quickly added awards for this mode. After looking at a few, this group seems to take a reasonable approach, and is aimed at the newcomer to FT8. There is no fee for joining, and a major part of their work promises to make access to the mode possible through education. The awards mirror common themes such as working countries, continents, zones and states. Ted 11/27/17
The FT8 Digital Mode Club (FT8-DMC) was founded 12.July 2017 by Jo Engelbrecht, OE4VIE and Hannes Grünsteidl, OE3SGU after recognizing a need for a club for FT8 users who would help newcomers and less-experienced operators to learn and improve this fantastic mode. Within only 2 days we added more than 100 members worldwide. Current membership a few months later is about 5000 members. Everyone with a fascination of FT8 is welcome to join our club.
If you are interested in joining our group, the lifetime membership is FREE. Each new member will receive a certificate by email. Feel free to use our club logo on yours QSL, website, etc. To become a member just send an e-mail request with your full name and call sign to: oe4vie@gmail.com .
General Requirements:
1. Band endorsements are not available for some of the awards. Read the specific program rule on their website.
2. Send lists of QSOs to oe4vie@gmail.com
3. Do NOT SEND a log file in ADIF format, just send a list with QSOs (Use: LOG/TXT/CSV or XLS). You will receive your Award (.jpg file) by email free of charge.
Internet: www.ft8dmc.eu/AWARDS
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CURRENT LIST OF AWARDS AS OF 3/11/2018
1. FT8 WORKED ALL CONTINENT AWARD WAC
2. FT8 ONE HUNDRED COUNTRIES AWARD OCHA
3. FT8 WORKED ALL ZONES WAZ
4. FT8 WORKED ALL STATES WAC
5. FT8 WORKED ALL AUSTRIA WAA
6. FT8 WORKED ANTARCTIC BASES AWARD WABA
7. FT8 WORKED BAHRAIN - SPECIAL CALLSIGNS WABA
8. FT8 WORKED ALL GUILF-COOPERATION COUNCIL WAGEE
9. FT8 WORKED ALL JAPANESE CALL AREAS WAJCA
10. FT8 WORKED WORKED ALL GERMANY PREFIX AWARD WAGP
11. FT8 WORKED ALL ITALIAN CALL AREAS AWARD WAICA
12. FT8 ISLANDS ON THE AIR AWARD IOTA
13. FT8 WORKED ALL ITALIAN PROVINCES WAIPA
14. FT8 WORKED ALL AUSTRALIA AWARD WAAA
15. FT8 WORKED PHILIPPINES AWARD WPA
You should refer to their website for the details of the award, which might include number of contacts and dates of validity. It is a safe bet that the numbers of awards will increase.
Since February 2018, FT8DMC has received permission of ULTIMATE AAC software in order to provide faster service with the generation of the images which are sent to members. It might make a lot of sense to check with their WWW site to see what awards have just been added.
Tks Ukranian Radio QRP Club 11/23/17 Amended 3/11/18.
AUSTRIA — The FT8 Digital Mode Club Series (FT8-DMC) --
The new digital mode starting in July 2017 is sweeping the world. Several WWW Clubs specializing in digital modes have quickly added awards for this mode. After looking at a few, this group seems to take a reasonable approach, and is aimed at the newcomer to FT8. There is no fee for joining, and a major part of their work promises to make access to the mode possible through education. The awards mirror common themes such as working countries, continents, zones and states. Ted 11/27/17
The FT8 Digital Mode Club (FT8-DMC) was founded 12.July 2017 by Jo Engelbrecht, OE4VIE and Hannes Grünsteidl, OE3SGU after recognizing a need for a club for FT8 users who would help newcomers and less-experienced operators to learn and improve this fantastic mode. Within only 2 days we added more than 100 members worldwide. Current membership a few months later is about 5000 members. Everyone with a fascination of FT8 is welcome to join our club.
If you are interested in joining our group, the lifetime membership is FREE. Each new member will receive a certificate by email. Feel free to use our club logo on yours QSL, website, etc. To become a member just send an e-mail request with your full name and call sign to: oe4vie@gmail.com .
General Requirements:
1. Band endorsements are not available for some of the awards. Read the specific program rule on their website.
2. Send lists of QSOs to oe4vie@gmail.com
3. Do NOT SEND a log file in ADIF format, just send a list with QSOs (Use: LOG/TXT/CSV or XLS). You will receive your Award (.jpg file) by email free of charge.
Internet: www.ft8dmc.eu/AWARDS
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CURRENT LIST OF AWARDS AS OF 3/11/2018
1. FT8 WORKED ALL CONTINENT AWARD WAC
2. FT8 ONE HUNDRED COUNTRIES AWARD OCHA
3. FT8 WORKED ALL ZONES WAZ
4. FT8 WORKED ALL STATES WAC
5. FT8 WORKED ALL AUSTRIA WAA
6. FT8 WORKED ANTARCTIC BASES AWARD WABA
7. FT8 WORKED BAHRAIN - SPECIAL CALLSIGNS WABA
8. FT8 WORKED ALL GUILF-COOPERATION COUNCIL WAGEE
9. FT8 WORKED ALL JAPANESE CALL AREAS WAJCA
10. FT8 WORKED WORKED ALL GERMANY PREFIX AWARD WAGP
11. FT8 WORKED ALL ITALIAN CALL AREAS AWARD WAICA
12. FT8 ISLANDS ON THE AIR AWARD IOTA
13. FT8 WORKED ALL ITALIAN PROVINCES WAIPA
14. FT8 WORKED ALL AUSTRALIA AWARD WAAA
15. FT8 WORKED PHILIPPINES AWARD WPA
You should refer to their website for the details of the award, which might include number of contacts and dates of validity. It is a safe bet that the numbers of awards will increase.
Since February 2018, FT8DMC has received permission of ULTIMATE AAC software in order to provide faster service with the generation of the images which are sent to members. It might make a lot of sense to check with their WWW site to see what awards have just been added.
Tks Ukranian Radio QRP Club 11/23/17 Amended 3/11/18.
A333
AUSTRIA W-DIG-OE
The German “Diploma Interest Gruppe” is an association of award hunters which keeps track of new and interesting awards as well as sponsoring contests and publicizing the world of ham awards for many years now. The current general manager is Werner DH1PAL. Werner is kind enough to send me information whenever there is a new or changed German or other European awards. This is an item regarding the complete revision of the Austrian DIG Member award.
Rules:
Each OE-DIG member counts with his DIG number only once per band. For the diploma the following numbers of required contacts will earn the award.
CLASS 1
OE stations: 30 OE-DIG members
EU stations: 20 OE-DIG members
DX stations: 10 OE DIG members
2ND GRADE
OE stations: 20 OE-DIG members
EU stations: 10 OE-DIG members
DX stations: 5 OE-DIG members
The diploma is awarded for connections only in CW, in SSB, Mixed, and for connections only on the FM bands.
The diploma fee for the printed version is € 10.00, for the pdf version € 5.00. Applications must be sent to the ÖVSV award managaer, who is also the head of the DIG section OE, Richard Kritzer, OE8RZS, A-9800 Spittal / Drau, Aich 4, Austria
E-Mail: diplom@oevsv.at
The diploma fee can be in cash with the application, or electronic payment by the bank:
Account to be paid: Bank: BAWAG, IBAN: AT971400098416006261
BIC: BAWAATWW.
Source: OE8RZS
AUSTRIA W-DIG-OE
The German “Diploma Interest Gruppe” is an association of award hunters which keeps track of new and interesting awards as well as sponsoring contests and publicizing the world of ham awards for many years now. The current general manager is Werner DH1PAL. Werner is kind enough to send me information whenever there is a new or changed German or other European awards. This is an item regarding the complete revision of the Austrian DIG Member award.
Rules:
Each OE-DIG member counts with his DIG number only once per band. For the diploma the following numbers of required contacts will earn the award.
CLASS 1
OE stations: 30 OE-DIG members
EU stations: 20 OE-DIG members
DX stations: 10 OE DIG members
2ND GRADE
OE stations: 20 OE-DIG members
EU stations: 10 OE-DIG members
DX stations: 5 OE-DIG members
The diploma is awarded for connections only in CW, in SSB, Mixed, and for connections only on the FM bands.
The diploma fee for the printed version is € 10.00, for the pdf version € 5.00. Applications must be sent to the ÖVSV award managaer, who is also the head of the DIG section OE, Richard Kritzer, OE8RZS, A-9800 Spittal / Drau, Aich 4, Austria
E-Mail: diplom@oevsv.at
The diploma fee can be in cash with the application, or electronic payment by the bank:
Account to be paid: Bank: BAWAG, IBAN: AT971400098416006261
BIC: BAWAATWW.
Source: OE8RZS
A421
AUSTRIA National Association of Vienna
Diplomas of the Landesvervband Vienna
General Requirements:
1. Send the diploma application with GCR list and the fee of € 10, - or US $ 14, - or 10 IRC's to the diploma department.
2. Please send diploma applications to the following address: ÖVSV - Landesverband Wien, Diploma Unit, Eisvogelgasse 4/3, A-1060 Vienna, Austria
Vienna Diploma - Vienna Award
This diploma is awarded in two classes.
Class 1: for all 23 districts of Vienna.
Class 2: for 15 different districts of Vienna.
Each station can only be worked once, with the appropriate district must be noted on the QSL card for the recognition of a mobile QSO. Same conditions for SWL's.
All connections apply from 1 April 1954 .
ACA - Austrian Cities Award
Contact different cities of Austria. The list of cities is available (see below) and if your QSL collection from all those old cards is big enough, you have a good chance to earn the award in an afternoon. Each different city counts for 1 point for each of the 148 cities. The 15 FREE CITIES, those with their own statute, each count 2 points.
The diploma is awarded in 3 classes according to the number of cities you have contacted.
HF class 1: 100 points
HF class 2: 70 points
HF class 3: 40 points
All contacts after 1 January 1970 are valid. You may endorse the award for for all bands or modes.
The city list is a one page PDF document, and shows both the name of the city, as well as the postal code. You can download the list by going to: archiv.oe1.oevsv.at/export/sites/oe1/downloads/aca-city-list.pdf
WDRA - Worked Danube River Award
Contact all of the countries bordering on the Danube River.
(Number of QSOs is listed for each country)
15 DL stations, 7 OE stations (one QSO from OE1 mandatory),
2 OM stations, 5 HA stations,
3 YU stations (4N), 3 YO - stations,
2 LZ stations, 1 ER station,
2 UR station, 1 9A station.
Contacts from 1 January 1958 on all bands and in all operating modes are permitted. Same conditions for SWL's.
WPX15 - Worked Prefix Zone 15 Award
Class 1: 15 different countries with a total of 50 different prefix
Class 2: 12 different countries with a total of 40 different prefix
Class 3: 8 different countries with a total of 30 different prefix
Class U: 4 different countries with a total of 10 different prefix
Class T: 3 different countries with a total of 8 different prefix
Class T for connections in the TOP band (160 meters).
Zone 15 countries are:
ES Estonia, HA Hungary, HV Vatican, I Italy, IS0 Sardinia, LY Lithuania, OE Austria, OH Finland, OH0 Aland Is., OJ0 Market Reef, OK Czech Republic, OM Slovakia, S5 Slovenia, SP Poland, T7 San Marino, T9 Bosnia Herzegovina, TK Corsica, UA2 Kaliningrad, YL Latvia, YU Serbia, 4O Montenegro, ZA Albania, Z3 Macedonia, 1A0 SMOM, 9A Croatia, 9H Malta, and 4U1VIC UN Vienna.
A713
AUSTRIA Porcia Diplome
In one of the most beautiful valleys of Carinthia, rises from nature, a 150 Meter high limestone rock, which can be seen from many surrounding mountains and hills. On this elevation, the castle Hochosterwitz, first mentioned in 860, was built, initially in the possession of King Ludwig the German.
Between the 11th and 12th centuries, the castle served as a haven for the population during the attacks of enemy hordes. In 1541, Emperor Ferdinand transferred the liens to Christoph Khevenhüller, then governor of Carinthia. After several years of ownership, the castle is again owned by the Khevenhüller family, who have made it their mission to pass on the castle from generation to generation.
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
The ÖVSV, Carinthia, donates this diploma for all radio amateurs and SWL's for radio connections with stations from Carinthia (prefix OE8). All radio contacts after 1.1.2000 can be used to earn this award. A diploma application requires 100 points.
Each QSO with a station from Carinthia counts 10 points.
Each contact with a club station from OE8 counts 50 points.
There is no band or mode restriction.
The diploma application can be submitted either by post or by e-mail.
The diploma fee of €10.00 can be paid in cash with the application, or via the bank:
Account: BAWAG Knt.Nr. 98416-006-261.
IBAN: AT971400098416006261 BIC: BAWAATWW
Application: Richard Kritzer, Aich 4, A-9800 Spittal/Drau, Austria.
Electronic diploma applications are sent to: diplom@oevsv.at
Furthermore, the certificate shows castles and castles from all localities in OE8.
E-mail: diplom@oevsv.at
Internet: htps://oe8.oevsv.at/funkbetrieb/diplome
Tks K1BV Research
Image: Austria-porcia-diploma-2019
A481
AUSTRIA -- Amateur Radio Association of Salzburg Series ----
Gerneral Requirements:
1. Diploma Manager: oe2igp@oevsv.at
2. Sponsor: Gerald Inzinger OE2IGP, Ernst Mach Str. 35, A-5023 Salzburg, Austria.
3. Fees for each of the awards:
Diploma C ost of Award
Clown Doctors 23 euro
Schmetterlingskinder 23 euro
Christian Doppler 17 euro
4. Normally, I do not list stations asking for such large award fees. However, I have never heard complaints in over 10 years, and the group seems to legitimately support children’s hospital assistance.
1. THE CLOWN DOCTORS DIPLOMA
"Clown Doctors" visit sick children, especially those who have cancer, in the hospital. They talk to them, they play with them and they try to make them laugh again.
The Amateur Radio Association Salzburg issues the diploma "Clown Doctor".
The proceeds of this diploma benefit the "Clown Doctor" campaign.
The diploma is printed in color on white cardboard in A4 format.
Applying for the award:
Send your applications via a logbook excerpt and send to the award manager. No QSL cards required. The diploma fee is € 23.- or US $ 26, - (no IRC's).
RULES:
From each letter of the suffix of 36 different call signs from at least 6 different call sign areas (DXCC countries) the following words must be formed:
ClownDoctors - Laughter is the best medicine.
The diploma "Clown Doctor Class A" can be worked by all licensed radio amateurs. No date or mode restriction are applied, and contacts showing / p or / m or / mm are allowed (also mixed).
Internet: http://archiv.oe2.oevsv.at/Diplome_aus_OE2/clown.html
2. BUTTERFLY CHILDREN
The amateur radio association Salzburg (Landesverband Salzburg of the Ö.V.S.V.) issues the diploma "butterfly children". The proceeds of this diploma will benefit the "debra-austria aid for the butterfly children" campaign.
RULES::
From each letter of the suffix from 20 different call signs, construct the words "Butterfly Children". The QSLs you use may be from any country.
The diploma "Butterfly children" can be earned by all licensed radio amateurs. No date or mode restriction, contacts OK on all bands, and prefixes, such as: /p or /m or /mm are allowed.
Internet: http://archiv.oe2.oevsv.at/Diplome_aus_OE2/schmetterlingskinder.html
3. Christian Doppler diploma
The Salzburg Amateur Radio Association (National Association of Salzburg Ö.V.S.V) and the Christian Doppler Fund sponsor this Christian Doppler Diploma which is reminiscent of the most important stages in the life cycle of the Salzburg-born physicist Christian Doppler. Beginning with the year of commemoration 2003 the diploma will be issued in four classes. The diploma is printed on a design created by OE2KWN on bright "elephant skin" in A4 format in the "Protected Workshop". The proceeds of the diploma benefit handicapped Salzburg radio amateurs.
This award was going to be discontinued, but have been carried on. The diploma can be obtained from all licensed radio amateurs and SWLs.
Class A and AS (KW/HF):
Contacts with the required QSOs from the list of cities below may be used and are valid on all HF bands and modes. All bands and modes OK.
The diploma requires the following connections: (11 contacts).
3 from the city of Salzburg
3 from the city of Linz
3 from the city of Vienna
1 from the city of Prague *)
1 from the city of Venice *)
*) A contact with one of the following club nations can replace a missing city (Prague or Venice):
OE1XA (LV Vienna of the Ö.V.S.V.),
OE1XEC (Ö.V.S.V. sparkling wine),
OE1XXK (Ö.R.K. General Secretariat),
OE2XAL (amateur radio association Salzburg),
OE2XEL (OE2 DX Group),
OE2S (OE2 Contest Group),
OE5XAM (Austrian Military Military Section),
OE5XJM (O.Ö. Amateur Radio Association),
OE5XLM (Ö.R.K. Linz).
For SWLs the conditions follow the amateur operator requirements.
Internet: http://archiv.oe2.oevsv.at/Diplome_aus_OE2/cdd.html
AUSTRIA Porcia Diplome
In one of the most beautiful valleys of Carinthia, rises from nature, a 150 Meter high limestone rock, which can be seen from many surrounding mountains and hills. On this elevation, the castle Hochosterwitz, first mentioned in 860, was built, initially in the possession of King Ludwig the German.
Between the 11th and 12th centuries, the castle served as a haven for the population during the attacks of enemy hordes. In 1541, Emperor Ferdinand transferred the liens to Christoph Khevenhüller, then governor of Carinthia. After several years of ownership, the castle is again owned by the Khevenhüller family, who have made it their mission to pass on the castle from generation to generation.
AWARD REQUIREMENTS
The ÖVSV, Carinthia, donates this diploma for all radio amateurs and SWL's for radio connections with stations from Carinthia (prefix OE8). All radio contacts after 1.1.2000 can be used to earn this award. A diploma application requires 100 points.
Each QSO with a station from Carinthia counts 10 points.
Each contact with a club station from OE8 counts 50 points.
There is no band or mode restriction.
The diploma application can be submitted either by post or by e-mail.
The diploma fee of €10.00 can be paid in cash with the application, or via the bank:
Account: BAWAG Knt.Nr. 98416-006-261.
IBAN: AT971400098416006261 BIC: BAWAATWW
Application: Richard Kritzer, Aich 4, A-9800 Spittal/Drau, Austria.
Electronic diploma applications are sent to: diplom@oevsv.at
Furthermore, the certificate shows castles and castles from all localities in OE8.
E-mail: diplom@oevsv.at
Internet: htps://oe8.oevsv.at/funkbetrieb/diplome
Tks K1BV Research
Image: Austria-porcia-diploma-2019
A481
AUSTRIA -- Amateur Radio Association of Salzburg Series ----
Gerneral Requirements:
1. Diploma Manager: oe2igp@oevsv.at
2. Sponsor: Gerald Inzinger OE2IGP, Ernst Mach Str. 35, A-5023 Salzburg, Austria.
3. Fees for each of the awards:
Diploma C ost of Award
Clown Doctors 23 euro
Schmetterlingskinder 23 euro
Christian Doppler 17 euro
4. Normally, I do not list stations asking for such large award fees. However, I have never heard complaints in over 10 years, and the group seems to legitimately support children’s hospital assistance.
1. THE CLOWN DOCTORS DIPLOMA
"Clown Doctors" visit sick children, especially those who have cancer, in the hospital. They talk to them, they play with them and they try to make them laugh again.
The Amateur Radio Association Salzburg issues the diploma "Clown Doctor".
The proceeds of this diploma benefit the "Clown Doctor" campaign.
The diploma is printed in color on white cardboard in A4 format.
Applying for the award:
Send your applications via a logbook excerpt and send to the award manager. No QSL cards required. The diploma fee is € 23.- or US $ 26, - (no IRC's).
RULES:
From each letter of the suffix of 36 different call signs from at least 6 different call sign areas (DXCC countries) the following words must be formed:
ClownDoctors - Laughter is the best medicine.
The diploma "Clown Doctor Class A" can be worked by all licensed radio amateurs. No date or mode restriction are applied, and contacts showing / p or / m or / mm are allowed (also mixed).
Internet: http://archiv.oe2.oevsv.at/Diplome_aus_OE2/clown.html
2. BUTTERFLY CHILDREN
The amateur radio association Salzburg (Landesverband Salzburg of the Ö.V.S.V.) issues the diploma "butterfly children". The proceeds of this diploma will benefit the "debra-austria aid for the butterfly children" campaign.
RULES::
From each letter of the suffix from 20 different call signs, construct the words "Butterfly Children". The QSLs you use may be from any country.
The diploma "Butterfly children" can be earned by all licensed radio amateurs. No date or mode restriction, contacts OK on all bands, and prefixes, such as: /p or /m or /mm are allowed.
Internet: http://archiv.oe2.oevsv.at/Diplome_aus_OE2/schmetterlingskinder.html
3. Christian Doppler diploma
The Salzburg Amateur Radio Association (National Association of Salzburg Ö.V.S.V) and the Christian Doppler Fund sponsor this Christian Doppler Diploma which is reminiscent of the most important stages in the life cycle of the Salzburg-born physicist Christian Doppler. Beginning with the year of commemoration 2003 the diploma will be issued in four classes. The diploma is printed on a design created by OE2KWN on bright "elephant skin" in A4 format in the "Protected Workshop". The proceeds of the diploma benefit handicapped Salzburg radio amateurs.
This award was going to be discontinued, but have been carried on. The diploma can be obtained from all licensed radio amateurs and SWLs.
Class A and AS (KW/HF):
Contacts with the required QSOs from the list of cities below may be used and are valid on all HF bands and modes. All bands and modes OK.
The diploma requires the following connections: (11 contacts).
3 from the city of Salzburg
3 from the city of Linz
3 from the city of Vienna
1 from the city of Prague *)
1 from the city of Venice *)
*) A contact with one of the following club nations can replace a missing city (Prague or Venice):
OE1XA (LV Vienna of the Ö.V.S.V.),
OE1XEC (Ö.V.S.V. sparkling wine),
OE1XXK (Ö.R.K. General Secretariat),
OE2XAL (amateur radio association Salzburg),
OE2XEL (OE2 DX Group),
OE2S (OE2 Contest Group),
OE5XAM (Austrian Military Military Section),
OE5XJM (O.Ö. Amateur Radio Association),
OE5XLM (Ö.R.K. Linz).
For SWLs the conditions follow the amateur operator requirements.
Internet: http://archiv.oe2.oevsv.at/Diplome_aus_OE2/cdd.html