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A460
ITALY     Diploma Archeologia Industriale nelll, Alto Lazio

Sponsored by the Section Alto Lazio, Italian Amateur Radio Association, establishing permanently an award honoring the history of Industrial Upper Lazio. This is part of the region’s cultural activities to spread the history of industrial development in northern Lazio.

The diploma is for Italian and foreign ham operators who carry out the number of contacts made with Italian Special Event Station IQ0HL/p during the year which will be active at the various sites that preserve the remains of industrialization materials left by man: all located in the province of Rome and Viterbo, which will be referenced and uniquely identified by an alphanumeric code. This code must be listed in your application.

The following list is the current official sites that are valid ifor the award (updated year 2018).
   AI-001   Aurelia station
   AI-002   Mole Station Mignone
   AI-003   Allumiere Station
   AI-004   Monteromano Station
   AI-005    Civitella Cesi Station
   AI-006   Blera Station
   AI-007   Banned Station Barbareno
   AI-008   Barbarano Station - Orte
   AI-009   Railroad Works Civivecchia - Orte
   AI-010   Allumiere Mines
   AI-011   Solfararo of Manzanita
   AI-013   Cava Sassicari
   AI-014   Cementicio Cerrano
   AI-015   Cableway of Sassicari
   AI-016   Paper Mill of Tarquinia
   AI-017   Ferriere Ronciglione
   AI-019   Mola Monteromano
   *AI-020   Paper mill Marta. The radio activity of IQ0HL/p is valid for the achievement of this award. IQ0HL will operate one time every year on 40SSB/CW/Digital at each of the locations listed above for a period of about 4 hours, as they activate an industrial archeology site in the list.
                                    Each reference will be activated only once in a year.

Please refer to www.arialtolazio.it/daial page which shows the schedule for activations. The diploma, regardless of mode of operation, will be issued in the achievement of a number minimum of references contacted by IQ0HL /p station; this number will increase annually as new references are added. For the current year (2017), the minimum number of references to be contacted is 6 out of a total of 8.

For the purposes of the award, your application does not have to include all of the QSO information since the sponsor has the data. ARI Alto Lazio will count the references linked to all the stations that will log in the IQ0HL/p station during the valid annual activity for the diploma. Note that the contacts made count only for the calendar year during which contacts are made.

The diploma (dedicated each year to a different site)l is free and will be sent by December of the Calendar year, to those entitled by e-mail in PDF format. You may print a paper copy with your printer.

E-mail: daial@arialtolazo.it
Internet: https://digilander.libero.it/archeoind/

A181
ITALY           Diploma Comuni del Veneto

The “Sezione A.R.I. Mestre” issues a new permanent diploma called “Comuni del Veneto”.
This diploma is offered free of charge and is issued only electronically in the format of a JPG or PDF file ( please specify which you prefer ) for contacts/heards with stations located in different Comuni ( The Comune is the smallest administrative entity on the territory ). QSOs are valid from January 1, 2000. QSOs with /P or /M stations are accepted provided the QTH is stated on the QSL itself. eQsl are accepted. QSOs via repeaters are not allowed.

The Regione Veneto located North East Italy is made up of 7 provinces ( a province groups more Comuni ). They are Belluno (ZIP)(postal code) 32xxx), Padova (ZIP 35xxx), Rovigo (ZIP 45xxx), Treviso (ZIP 31xxx), Venezia (ZIP 30xxx), Verona (ZIP 37xxx), Vicenza (ZIP 36xxx). In total there are 581 Comuni.

The diploma is issued in the following classes for stations outside of Italy ( Stations from HV, IS0 T7 are considered as Italy )

HF :
    Class 1 – you need 80 Comuni ( 60 if on CW only ) from stations located in all 7 Veneto provinces;
    Class 2 – you need 40 Comuni ( 30 if on CW only ) from stations located in at least 6
                     Veneto provinces;
    Class 3 – you need 15 Comuni ( 10 if on CW only ) from stations located in at least 3 Veneto provinces;

VHF+ ( 50 MHz and above )
    You need 30 confirmations from Comuni located in at least 3 different Veneto provinces.
Upgrades are granted for every 10 new Comuni confirmed on both HF and VHF+

HONOR ROLL: The most active hams can receive the Honor Roll for confirming at least 300 different Comuni ( 200 if on CW only ) on HF, and 75 Comuni in VHF ( using any mode or single mode )

The diploma may be issued in the usual endorsement of “CW”, “SSB”, “Mixed”, “RTTY”, “PSK”, “DIGIMODES”.

QSL cards are not required but they must have been received by the applicant. In case of any doubt the award manager may request any QSL for verification.

You can download a fac-simile of the application – GCR – from this web address: http://www.arimestre.it/diploma-di-sezione/diploma-comuni-del-veneto/english-2/ or you can make your own but respecting the main scheme with all needed details. The application should be e-mailed to the award manager IK3GER, Paolo, corsetti.paolo@libero.it .

The website (see below) has internet access to the applications to this award using either PDF or Word.

E-mail: corsetti.paolo@libero.it
Internet: https://www.arimestre.it/diploma-di-sezione/diploma-comuni-del-veneto/

Italy-comuni-del-veneto-2017

Tks IK3GER 1/1/18

A435
Italy           Diploma Imperium Romanum

The Roman Empire dates from the first century BC and lasted mostly to the fourth century. It is considered the largest in terms of territory, and of importance left in the history of humanity.

In all the territories on which they extended their borders the Romans built cities, roads, bridges, aqueducts, fortifications, exporting their model of civilization everywhere and at the same time assimilating the subjugated populations and civilizations, in a process so profound that for centuries still the end of the empire these people continued to define themselves as Roman.

The huge areas that the Roman Empire conquered throughout its domination are currently occupied by Regions and / or Modern States.

AWARD RULES:
1. The "Imperium Romanun" diploma is instituted on a permanent basis with effect beginning on 01/01/1990.
2. The award may be earned by all the OM / SWL in the world in possession of a regular license and legal requirements.
3. All contacts made in all the amateur radio bands and in all the modes permitted by IARU are valid.
4. To apply for the Diploma, you must confirm the Regions and / or Modern States as listed and send the log extract (see facsimile) to the following address. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need to enable JavaScript to view it. with all the information of the QSO and with the handwritten declaration that the connections were made in full compliance with the rules of amateur radio and carried out by their QTH.
5. It is not necessary to attach the confirmation QSLs but it is advisable to keep them for a reply. The Manager reserves the right in case of doubts to request them for the appropriate checks.
6. The Diploma in A4 format on parchment paper is sent in a padded envelope via priority mail at a cost of € 12.00.
7. Payment by post pay may be made. Contact: postt pay n. 4023 6005 9050 7077 in the name of Spagnoli Gianfranco.
8. All diplomas are numbered progressively
9. For further information and for the list in excel format please write to This email address is protected by spambots. You need to enable JavaScript to view it.

Manager: IK0IKE Gianfranco

Countries which were part of the “Imperium Romaun:
Albania                      Algeria            Andorra
Armenia                    Austria            Azerbaijan
Balearic Is.               Belgium             Bosnia Herzegovina
Bulgaria                   Czech Rep.            Cueta & Melilla
Cyprus       Cyprus UK Base   Vatican City
Corsica        Crete                       Croatia
Dodecanese Isl.    Egypt             France
Georgia                    Germany         Gibraltar
Jordan              Great Britain         Greece
Hungary          Guernsey      Iran
Iraq                            Israel           Italy
Jersey           Lebanon      Libya
Liechtenstein      Luxembourg       Z3 Kosovo
Malta                         Man              Moroco
Monaco   Moldova                    Mount Athos
Montenegro              Netherlands             Palestine
Poland          Portugal                    Romania
SMOM       San Marino         Sardinia
Scotland         Slovakia      Sicily
Syria           Slovenia      Spain
Switzerland      Tunisia                    Turkey
Yugoslavia/Serbia   Wales

E-mail: ik0ike@libero.it
Internet: https://www.radioamatore.info/informazioni/100-diplomi/1849-diploma-imperium-romanum

K1BV Research 10/11/18

(I am writing to custodian to clear up 2 questions:
                 1. how dx stations can pay?) 10/11/18
                  2. how many countries are needed for different levels.)

A632
ITALY       Worked All Italian Lighthouses

1. The WAIL Award (Worked All Italian Lighthouses) has been managed and issued by ARI Genova Club since June 1st 2013and previously managed by ARI Nizza Monferrato Club. The Award is established to promote the Italian lighthouse heritage and to support ham radio.

2. The Award will be issued:
   a. to any Italian/foreign OM/YHL/SWL (Hunter) who will have contacted/listened at least 30 Italian lighthouses from 5 different Italian Regions.
   b. to any Italian/foreign OM/YL (Activator) who will have activated at least 10 Italian Lighthouses. (Note, Rules for activators are not published in this listing.)

3. QSOs are allowed in any band (from .7 to 160m.) And emission modes of SSB, CW, RTTY, SSTV, digital modes, etc. ) usst respecting the Band Plan. QSOs via repeators and cross band are forbidden in any case.

4. To pursue the award, an official lighthouse directory is available from the Award Manager Andrea Nuzzi (IZ8WNH) and from the Reference pages.

5. The lighthouse directory is based on information published by the Italian Navy. Any addition and deletion of a reference proposed by activators will be evaluated by the Award Manager. His decision is final.

6. References deleted from previous directories but cdonfirmed/validated prior to May 31, 2013 will be considered as valid for pursuing the award.

7. No QSLs verified is required to Hunters as QSOs will be proved electronically. SWLs will be asked for sending a copy of their logbook in ADIF format.

8. The award is issued to any OM/YL/SWL upon request, filling in the Award request form. The award is available free of charge in the electronic version and is downloadable from “Activators e-Award” or “Hunters e-Awards pages in Awards & log. For the paper version a contribution of 10 Euros ($US15) is requested to cover shipping costs. The deposit can be changed after receiving instructions from the Award Manager.

9. Endorsements (Steps) and “Honor Roll” are envisaged, too. Endorsements, both for hunters and activators, consist of special awards issued stepwise every 35 reference, until completed confirmation of the references, following the scheme below.

Activator     WAIL               Award Hunter # Refs.                          Hunter # refs
# refs           Type         EU and Mediterranean Countries        (Rest of the world”
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    5               Basic                        30                                                       15
   10              First Stop                65                                                25
   20              Second Step         100                                                       35
   40              Third Step              135                                                      45
   60              Fourth Step            170                                                      55
   80              Honor Roll             208                                            65

10. The awarded OM/YL/SWL will be allowed to put our logo on his/her personal QSL cards. The logo is a downloadable from the Links page and it is available in high resolution.

GUIDELINES FOR ACTIVATORS: Refer to the Internet URL for this award.
E-mail: wailmanager(at)arigenova.it
Internet: www.arigenova.it/wail/en/rules.html
Internet: (Italian Map- include names/locations of all Italian Lighthouses)) http://www.arigenova.it/wail/en/italian%20lighthouse%20references.php

Tks K1BV Research 5/6/19

A488
ITALY   Worked All Italian Regions (WAIR)

The WAIR award can be obtained in the two classic forms HF and / or VHF and then higher the 50-144-432 up to 1200 MHz using CW and SSB, or also all the traditional digital modes RTTY, PSK, etc.

Recently, a free Certificate version was introduced, which means that the diploma is completely free , and quick to obtain once a request has been made, you can download it for free in high resolution pdf format with excellent graphic definition and hang it among your most prestigious titles .

For those who prefer to receive the traditional form of a printed paper version on parchment that will be sent upon payment of management fees, printing, shipping to the applicant's address for the amount of $ 15.

Diploma Regulation:

The WAIR diploma is issued following the contacts (OM) or listening (SWL) of all 20 Italian regions, for HF and / or VHF, in one or more mixed ways. The contacts must have been made after the year 1970. HF (1.8 - 30 MHz), VHF (50/144/432/1200 MHz). CW, SSB and all RTTY digital modes, PSK, etc. including the most recent FT8 mode, or MIXED.

Satellite connections are also permitted for VHF bands. The contacts made through the use of land relay stations are not valid. It is also possible to obtain the diploma for QRP activity, attaching to the request the information of the transmitting setup, and a description of the antenna and power with which the contacts were made.

Each OM / SWL can request multiple diplomas. In order to issue the diploma, it is not necessary to send the confirmation QSLs for the successful connection. However, it is understood that it is necessary to to send selected cards to the sponsor to provide proof of a request for verification by the Award Manager by sending the QSL cards, also in digital format (photo, scan, etc.), or e-qsl.

Data Required: In order to issue the diploma it is mandatory to send in the request the log indicating for each link: name, date, time, frequency, mode of issue, report sent, report received, province, region. The file in Excel format (.xls) to be used to write down the links to be sent together with the release request is available on the website of the ARI Section of Ivrea in the diplomas area. The Award Manager reserves the right not to take into consideration the logs sent in ways or media other than the Excel file or without the required data. In case the release is requested through the postal sending, it is necessary to attach to the request the printing of the log containing the required data in order to validate the connections. The Award Manager reserves the right not to take into consideration the logs that will be barely legible or without mandatory data.

Any information, or updates to this diploma can be found in the dedicated area of the Ivrea section website at www.ari-ivrea.it .

Applying:
1. Applying: Read the Diploma regulations
2. Verify that you have contacted and confirmed the 20 Italian regions, using HF and / or VHF (Point 3 reg.)
3 Prepare the contact log using the appropriate Excel file (Point 6.1 reg.), You may also print the log in paper format (Point 6.2 reg.)
4. Send the request to the Award Manager by e-mail or post (find the contacts at the bottom of the regulation)
5 If you have requested a diploma via email, you will receive a digital diploma in high resolution at your email address. If you have requested a diploma by post, you will receive a diploma in high resolution paper format at your e-mail address. The request by email is free, the request by post provides a contribution of $ 15.00

List of Standard Regions:
1.   Abruzzo       6. Emilia-Romagna   11. Molise
2. Apulia           7. Lazio           12. Piedmont
3. Basilicata     8. Liguria        13. Tuscany
4. Calabria       9. Lombardy    14. Umbria
5. Campania   10. Marche        15. Veneto

Autonomous regions
16. Aosta Valley
17. Friuli-Venezia Giulia
18. Sardinia
19. Sicily
20. Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol

Italy-WAIR-2018

A463
ITALY " MARCONISTA’s " Diploma

The honorific title of “Marconista” will be given to those amateurs who meet the highest requirements honoring the famous name of MARCONI and his many achievements in the development of two-way communications, originally made exclusively in morse code.

Requirements:
1. All OM members of HSC, VHSC, EHSC and FOC Clubs may automatically considered for membership.
2. All OM members of the CW specialized clubs which include: INORC, M.F., MARAC, RNARS,TOPS , I.T.C (Italian Telegraphy Club), EUCW members. They must send photocopy of enrollments or attested of affiliation to the CLUB.
3. All OM , previously sending the LOG extract, confirming at least confirming 3 contacts with Loano’s A.R.I. departement stations.
4. All OM sending a photostatic copy of QSL card of at least 3 contacts with OM who are already members of " Marconi Club ARI Loano ".

Other:
1. The use of Keyboards and decoders is not allowed.
2. Qso’s must be made on allowed HF bands having valid authorization.
3. Payment of the entrance fee is € 15 (euro), or $ 25 U.S.A..
4. Send your request to : " MARCONI CLUB ARI LOANO " - VIA MAGENTA 8 - 17025 LOANO ( SV ) - ITALY.

Internet: http://www.ariloano.it/marconiclub/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=131

Tks K1BV Research 10/30/18

A426
ITALY               Diploma “Maria Dolens”

THE WAR MEMORIAL BELL “MARIA DOLENS” is located on Miravalle Hill, in ROVERETO (Trento) – ITALY.
The new war memorial bell , Is the largest moving bell in the world it sounds every evening. Weight tons 22.5 – Diameter m. 3.21 – Height m. 3.36.

THE MARIA DOLENS AWARD was estabilished 4 November in 1976 by A.R.I. Club Rovereto (Trentino)in ITALY.

The award, issued by the ARI Committee of Rovereto, was established in November 1976 in order to celebrate and commemorate the monumental “Maria Dolens” , the bell for the Fallen.

With its large dimension (3,36 m height, 3,21 m diameter and 2260 kg weight)the bell overlooks the town of Rovereto from the “Colle Miravalle” hill.

The commemorative plaque is a serigraphic reproduction of “Maria Dolens” on a 29×37 cm aluminium plate. It is released in a “basic” version as well a “full” version.

The “basic” plaque is issued without the 60 flag series (which should be attached in the lower part of the plaque, while the “full” version plaque consists of the plate including the self-adhesive flags representing the nations that contributed to the creation of the bell.

A digital award is available. Refer to item #12 below.

RULES:
1. Effective starting date: 4 November 1976, with no expiring date.
2. Applications: All italian and international OM and SWL are eligible.
3. Stations may contact in order to get the plaque:
4. Any ham radio operator in Trentino Alto-Adige with prefix IN3 or IW3 (*)
(*) N.B: The Trentino Alto-Adige stations with prefix IW3 are characterized only by a letter suffix between AA and DZZ.
5. QSOs can be made on all radio bands through all modes allowed; the same station can be linked various times in a day, but on different radio bands. QSOs carried out during contests are also valid.
6. All contacts made using repeaters or transponder are EXCLUDED.

7. Points awarded:
   a, Each QSO/HRD with OM ARI Rovereto members, with IQ3MB (club station) and IN3AHO (honorary member) are worth 4 points.
   b. Each QSO/HRD with station IR3MD (activated in November) will be worth 8 points.
   c. Each QSO/HRD with other OM in Trentino Alto-Adige equals 1 point.
   d. A list of members ARI Rovereto: on QRZ.COM page looking call IR3MD or IQ3MB

8. “Basic” plaque request:
   a. Italian OM/SWL: 30 points
   b. European OM/SWL: 20 points
   c. International OM/SWL: 10 points.
9. “Additional flags” (endorsements) request:
   a. Italian OM/SWL: 70 points
   b. European OM/SWL: 50 points
   c. International OM/SWL: 20 points
10. “Full” plaque request:
   a. Italian OM/SWL: 100 points
   b. European OM/SWL: 70 points
   c. International OM/SWL: 30 points

11. Plaque cost: 15 euro to be paid using the following Paypal account: arirovereto@gmail.com
12. Requests:
   a. For paper log, please send your printed extract log to the following address:
       Sezione ARI Rovereto, Casella Postale 82, Ufficio Rovereto Centro,, 38068 ROVERETO (TN), ITALY
    b. For log via PC, forward it to the Award Manager’s email address: iz2got@yahoo.it .

For further information: Please contact the Award Manager: iz2got@yahoo.it . We will be pleased and happy to assist you.

E-mail: iz2got@yahoo.it
Internet: http://www.arirovereto.it/WP/?page_id=42

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A398
ITALY           Diploma Bases Mike Delta Victor Dx Group Amateur Radio

Mike Delta Victor Dx Group (MDV), creates the MDV Radio Amateur Diploma with the purpose of rewarding the participation in the activities carried out by MDV partners. It will be issued according to the following bases:

GENERAL RULES:
The MDV diploma will be permanent and will take effect from November 15, 1992.

Contacts in bands and / or cross modes will not be valid.

Contacts made from portable, portable and mobile stations will be valid as long as they are authorized to do so.

It will not be necessary to exchange QSL to obtain the diploma.

Who participates in the MDV Diploma accepts its bases.

In the event that an operator has had several codes throughout his life, said operator may choose whether he wishes differentiated diplomas for each indicative or reunify all the contacts made with the different indicatives in the current code, in this case it will be necessary that the operator shows us the different indications he has had for their reunification.

For any matter not foreseen in these bases, the Board of Directors of MDV will resolve this question.

OBTAINING DIPLOMAS

The MDV Radioaficionados diploma will be issued in Mixed *, SSB, CW and MGM modes in the following categories:

    5 contacts with MDV activities in the Amateur Radio mode.
    10 contacts with MDV activities in the Amateur Radio mode.
    25 contacts with MDV activities in the Amateur Radio mode.
    50 contacts with MDV activities in the Amateur Radio mode.
    100 contacts with MDV activities in the Amateur Radio mode.
    250 contacts with MDV activities in the Amateur Radio mode.

There is a diploma for expedition members that can be used by all MDV members and their companions who have participated in Radio Amateur MDV activations and will be issued in the following categories:

    5 MDV expeditions in the Amateur Radio mode.
    10 MDV expeditions in the Amateur Radio mode.
    25 MDV expeditions in the Amateur Radio mode.
    50 MDV expeditions in the Amateur Radio mode.
    100 MDV expeditions in the Amateur Radio mode.
    250 MDV expeditions in the Amateur Radio mode.

LOG SUBMISSIONS:
The logs of the activations made by expedition members will be sent to info@mikedeltavictor.com exclusively in Adif format.

Mixed * means the sum of SSB, FM, CW and MGM modes.
Internet: https://diplomamdv.mikedeltavictor.com/bases-del-diploma/diploma-radioaficionados/

Tks DXFUN Cluster 8/29/18

A541
ITALY               MARCO POLO DX AWARD
This certificate is awarded to DX-ers in recognition for the meritorious and unrelenting effort in pursuing the long trail throughout the many countries crossed or described by the famous Venetian explorer of the XIII century.

The“MARCO POLO” DX Awardis sponsored by A.R.I. Chapter, Radio Club of Catanzaro, Italy. Rules valid starting from January 1, 2005. The summary of the rules is listed below.

1.Contacts are valid starting from January 1, 1978.
2.Except cross-band, all modes are valid.
3.This Award is available to SWL and OM members of a I.A.R.U. chapter.
4.The contacts/listening must be estabilished with the countries described in the Marco Polo's book "Il Milione" (The Million) (43 geographicalareas).
5.Countries referred to the same geographical area are scored only once, and only one prefix per area must be considered (e.g. is not corrected to score both 9N and A51. Score 9N or A51).
6.A score of at least 35 geographical areas is required; QSO (HRD) listed with band/ mode, date, and time, must be signed by at least two hams that are members of prestigious international DX awards ( DXCC, WAZ, DUF excellence or similar).
7.The list must be sent to the Award Manager IK8ARF Giovanni Fazio, Via Brigata Catanzaro 35 , 88100 Catanzaro, Italy: the application form is available at http://www.aricz.it/diplomi.html as RTF file.
8.Original QSLs are not required. Front and back photocopies are accepted in substitution of signatures, but however a complete application form must be provided.
9.Alterations, false declarations or other irregular operations will be considered cause of disqualification.
10.The award manager may request original material to confirm validity in case of doubt.
11.Inquiries should be addressed to Council of Chapter of A.R.I., Radio Club,c/oAntonio Salvatore-Via M. Colonna, 588100 CATANZARO –(CZ),ITALY. No other judgement will be considered.
12.The cost of the award is € 15 or $ 18. Please add a label with your mailing address.

The table below provides some assistance for meeting the award managers requirements for identifying entire countries, certain areas of countries and other specific descriptions of QSLs which meet the award.

Geographical Areas        Prefixes (score only one per area)       Country
Italy    (any province)                     I (IK, IZ)                                            Italy
Venice region                                  IV3                                                   Italy
Greece (any province)            SV1-2-3-6-7                                        Greece
Central Greece &Eubea island    SV4-8            Greece
Israel                             4X (4Z)                     Israel
Syria                                                    YK                     Syria
Iraq                                                       YI                       Iraq
Iran                                                       EP                     Iran
Turkey                   TA                     Turkey
Armenia                        EK                                             Armenia
Azerbaijan                                             4J                     Azerbaijan
Georgia                       4L                            Georgia
Turkhmen (any province)             UH                    Turkhmen
Uzbekh (any province)                         UI                     Uzbekh
Samarkand province                          UI..I                    Uzbekh
Tadzikh (any province)               UJ                   Tadzikh
Kirghiz (any province)        UM                       Kirghiz
Kazakh (any province)            UL                       Kazakh
Alma Ata province                   UL7G.., UL7Q             Kazakh
Mongolia                    JT (JW)               Mongolia
R.P. China (any province)            BY                      China
GuangDong region               BY 7I..P, XX9,VR2,VS6      China
Taiwan                                                BV (BW)                                        Taiwan
Japan                           JA                       Japan
Corea                        HL                    South Corea
Malacca                   9M2, 9V1            Malaysia Singapore
Bengala                                             XZ, S21              Burma, Bangla-desh
Siam                                                  XU, HS           Kampuchea, Thailand
Tibet and Himalaya                 9N, A51               Nepal, Bhutan
India (any province)                             VU                     India
Region of Gujarat (*)                          VU(*)                  India
Sri Lanka                     4S7                      Sri Lanka
Sumatra Island                                 YB4, 5, 6                   Indonesia
Borneo Island                   YB7, V8, VS5, 9M6, 9M8,                    Indonesia, Brunei, Sabah, Sarawakh
Java island                    YBØ, 1, 2, 3                Indonesia
Oman                        A4                   Oman
Persian Gulf    A6, A7, A9, 9K, HZ         E.A.U.,           Qatar,Bahrain,Kuwait, Arabia
Ethiopia                        ET                                                 Ethiopia
Djibouti                                                J28           Djibouti Somalia T5, 6O Somalia
Masai table-land                5H3, 5Z4            Tanzania, Kenya
Zanzibar island                5H1, 5H3/A          Tanzania
Madagascar                                         5R8            Madagascar(*)

Check VU QSLs. The towns located in the north-west Indian region of Gujarat have zip codes starting 33 to 39.

Image: ITALY-MarcoPoloAward-2019
Internet: http://www.aricz.it/diplomi.html

Thanks DH1PAL 2-13-2019

A518
ITALY               Regia Marina Diploma

The Diploma is dedicated to the Royal Navy during the Second World War (1939-1944). It is represented in three versions "Bronze - Silver - Gold"; the layout of the three diplomas is the same and the Regia Marina crest is depicted in the background, with an outline of an anchor chain link. The diplomas in the three versions are different and are represented by the silhouettes of a Destroyer (Bronze), a Cruiser (Silver) and a Battleship (Gold). In addition, the Military valor medal of the Royal Navy (in bronze, silver and gold for each diploma category) is represented in every diploma on the right side.
The Diploma is achievable by all the OM and SWL of the world.
The award is part of the permanent diplomas of ARMI.

Starting Date: 01/01/2019

Accredited Stations: All the stations registered with ARMI and assigned the ship corresponding to the badge (biletto). This badge is personal and will remain at the accredited station forever. Those who wish can request it at info@assoradiomarinai.it (until completion of the list).

Participation: All OM / SWL stations can participate.

Point Values For Contacts: Each accredited station is worth 1 point

Categories: There are four categories: FONIA - MORSE - MIXED - DIGITAL
Only one contact with the accredited station is allowed for each individual emission MODES (SSB-CW-DIGI) for the entire period of the event. All connections in the various digital modes are valid only for one contact.

Valid Modes: All emission modes are allowed: CW - SSB - all DIGITAL modes.

Bands:
All HF bands, according to the IARU Band Plan
VHF / UHF, ECHOLINK and repeaters are not valid.

Point Values:
There are four classes:
Bronze: 15 points;
Silver: 25 points;
Gold: 50 points;
Top Honor Plaque: 75 points

Call: The call will be as follows:
        a. CW / Digital: CQ CQ DE IT9MRM IT9MRM IT9MRM AWARD REGIA MARINA K
        b. SSB: CQ CQ from IT9MRM - (Accredited Station) Called For The Diploma Of The Marine Director.

Reports and Numbers:
Non-accredited stations will pass RST reports.
A.R.M.I. stations Accredited will pass the RTD reports followed by the assigned ballot.

Prizes:
All the stations that will log the connection with the accredited stations will receive the diplomas in JPG format based on the requests received. The Diplomas will all be free.
For the request of the "Top Honor Plaque" a flat-rate charge of € 35 is foreseen.
The Italian stations that wish it, can send the contribution for the Top Honor Plaque through the following ways:
- via "POSTEPAY" no. 4023600964377842 in the name of Mattei Alberto;
- via "PAYPAL" to the following address it9mrm@gmail.com;
- BANK TRANSFER: IBAN IT46V0200884625000103416422 c / o UNICREDIT branch of Augusta.

Requests:
The Diploma will be requested from the National Award Manager:
IT9MRM Alberto Mattei - Via E. Millo, 20 - 96011 Augusta (SR) - Italy -
E-mail: it9mrm@assoradiomarinai.it

Logs:
They must be in ADIF / CBR / TXT / DOC / XLS format.
The use of any electronic log is allowed.
Those who wish can use the Electronic Sheet (ARM_WW2) to manage the connections.
You can download it from this link -> [click here]

E-mail: it9mrm@assoradiomarinai.it
Internet:
http://www.assoradiomarinai.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109&Itemid=182

Italy-Regia-Marina-2019

Tks ARMI 1/5/19

A189

ITALY           DIPLOMA TORRI SARACENE (DTS)
                     (SARACEN TOWER AWARD)

(This is a variation of the Castle awards. The structures come in an array of conditions, some like a jumbled pile of rocks all the way to looking like a little castle. I saw many examples of them while visiting Southern Italy.)

One of the early groups of settlers who settled in Italy was the Saracens. They were great builders of stone watch-towers to keep track of their troublesome neighbors and built these structures all up and down the rugged coasts of Italy. They must have done a great job, since many, many such towers survived the centuries and their towers can be seen with great frequency on the coasts.

Basically, a series of awards are available for making contacts with portable/mobile stations who are located close by, but not necessarily in the towers. These activators may earn the award, but all details the rules of the activators is not covered by this text.

RULES:
1. The activation of the tower references must be carried out near the building and in any case within 500 meters from the external perimeter of the building. Any fixed stations must produce appropriate documentation to demonstrate compliance with the expected distance.
2. Each operation conducting the activation of a reference will be considered valid if at least 60 QSOs have been made at the first activation. (This does not apply to subsequent activations.)
3. All the Bands assigned to the Radio Amateur Service in Italy are valid. All emission modes are valid.
4. Activations are also valid if at the same time activations of castles, islands, lighthouses, lakes, etc., provided that the reference of the Torri Saracene Diploma during the activation is also mentioned.
5. For the activation of a reference already activated, the activators need only 50 QSO’s will make a valid operation..
6.. The list of references is published on http://arsitalia.it/diploma-torrisaracene/referenze/ and the sponsors indicate that this data is neither complete nor exhaustive.
7. New references may be added as historical studies and excavations are conducted.
The decision regarding acceptance or rejection of the request lies with the Award Manager who is the arbitrator of such list.
8. QSLs for confirmation of QSO are not necessary, electronic cross checking identifying the presence of the QSO in the activator log.
9. These rules are also to SWL stations.

Rules for Diplomas:
10. There are three categories of Diploma Torri Saracene: Bronze, Silver and Gold .
11. For the Hunters , the diplomas will be issued on request at the achievement levels of 30, 50, 75 connected Towers. The Diplomas are free and are sent by e-mail in PDF format, ready to be printed, directly by the applicant.
11. If the applicant does not use e-mail, it is possible to print and send the Diploma to their home by expressly requesting the Manager by writing to the email: award@arsitalia.it , attaching the sum of 10 Euro or 14 Dollars USA to cover expenses on the following postal cc: 1025747351 or IBAN: IT98E0760116200001025747351 in the Amateur Radio Society. You can also use the payment via pay pal and making a donation. (IRCs or other currencies are not accepted).
12. To obtain the Hunter Diploma the applicant, who resides in a foreign country belonging to the EU or in the countries bordering the Mediterranean, must have contacted a minimum of 10 references. Only 3 references are needed for all other countries outside the EU.   A special Honor Roll diploma will be issued to those who belong to non-EU countries, and will have connected at least one reference for each Province resulting from the list.
14. For any dispute the decision of the Award Manager is final and unappealable.
15. The activator who behaves incorrectly, in contravention of the Diploma rules, may be suspended or disqualified at the sole discretion of the Manager and a member of the Technical Staff.

For those stations who reach the 30, 50, 75, for the hunters, special prizes are provided:
1. Plexiglass or aluminum plaque showing the bronze diploma. Dimensions 20 × 15 for 25 € (30 towers contacted)
2. Plexiglas or aluminum plaque showing the Silver diploma. Dimensions 20 × 15 for 25 € (50 towers contacted)
3. Plexiglas or aluminum plaque showing the Gold diploma. Dimensions 20 × 15 for 30 € (75 towers contacted)

E-mail: award@arsitalia.it
Internet http://arsitalia.it/diploma-torrisaracene/regolamento/
Saracene Towers Data Base: http://www.arsitalia.it/databasetorri/

Images: Italy-SaracenTowers-2017 or one in 2018
Tks IQ0WX 12/26/17

A352
ITALY DIPLOMA COSTA OF THE TRABOCCHI

The ARI section of Lanciano , to raise awareness of the beauty of the coast of Trabocchi in the province of Chieti, establishes a permanent character the COSTA DEI TRABOCCHI diploma.

Requirements: The diploma is open to all OM and SWL. To achieve this it is necessary to connect / listen to 5 contacts with Italian stations of ARI Lanciano or 3 references for European stations and for the stations outside Europe, which will be active from the overflows starting from 13 April 2008.

It will be the responsibility of the members of the ARI section of Lanciano to periodically organize the activations from the trabocchi on the dates that will be announced on the website of the www.arilanciano.it section and on QRZ.COM of IQ6LN .

Radio amateur bands of 10/15/20/40/80 meters in the SSB / CW modes are considered valid for graduation purposes.

The diploma will be issued to all stations who meet these requirements by, sending an extract from the log containing the data of the contacts / SWL made with member stations.
The award will be sent via E-MAIL at no charge to the following E-MAIL arilanciano@gmail.com ; or printed via TRADITIONAL MAIL which will cost 10.00 (ten / 00) euros to the section address: ARI - LANCIANO AWARD MANAGER SECTION - IW6NOB PO Box 99 66034 LANCIANO (Chieti) ITALY.

E-mail: arilanciano@gmail.com
Internet: http://www.arilanciano.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97
Image: Italy-Trabocchi-2018.jpg

Tks DXFUN 7/15/18

A313
ITALY        Diploma TRIDENTUM

This permanent award is issued by Section A.R.I. of Trento and reproduces an ancient image of the city of Trento. It can be earned by OM and SWL who have made the planned connections. The Diploma Tridentum is one of the oldest diplomas in Italy with reference to amateur radio; you can read its 1st Regulation (year 1968) at the time when the A.R.I. it was called "Associazione Radiotecnica Italiana".

Bands and modes:
All permitted modes and bands approved for Radio Amateurs in Italy; no endorsement is available. The required score can be earned with QSOs of any combination of band and / or mode.

Valid QSOs
Only QSOs with stations in Trento and province are valid as of January 1, 1968. There are no valid connections via Repeaters, Links and Transponders. The same station can be counted only once regardless of the band, mode or date of the QSO.

Rules for SWL’s:
For the purposes of obtaining the Diploma Tridentum - depending on the category of OM / SWL membership - the following QSO / HRD numbers must be made:
a. For the OM / SWL living in Trentino-Alto Adige:                15 QSO / HRD
b. For other Italian OM / SWL:                                                   10 QSO / HRD
c. For other stations of Europe OM / SWL:                                5 QSO / HRD
d. For stations living outside of Europe OM / SWL:                     2 QSO / HRD
e. In addition to these QSO / HRDs, the A.R.I. Section station of Trento IQ3TN must be contacted/HRD at least one time.

Application:
The sending of QSLs is not required; the log of the standard type must be validated by a signature by two amateur radio operators. Send the request together with fee of € 10.00 or equivalent in dollars or IRC, as an expense contribution. Send award requests to IN3RFI.

E-mail: in3rfi@gmail.com
Internet: https://www.qrz.com/db/IN3RFL

Tks DXFUN Cluster 6/7/18

A353
ITALY VERCELLI - SAINT ANDREA’S CATHEDRAL

The ARI Vercelli, sets up this as a permanent award which celebrates the town of Vercilli.
The town shares its religious background as exemplefied to Saint Andrea’s Cathedral, erected in 1219. It was one of the first examples of Italian Cistercian gothic architecture.

RULES:
All radio amateurs and SWL who, starting from 1 January 2008, have contacted or SWL 1 (one) fixed or portable station, and who is a member of the Vercelli ARI section including the of local radio club IQ1BD may earn the Award.

Connections made must respect “the band plan” on all the permitted bands (including WARC) using the modes of FM – SSB – CW, any digital system, are valid. Contacts made by cross modes and cross bands made by repeater system are not valid.

HOW TO RECEIVE THE AWARD:
In order to receive the diploma, you need to send, altogether, in an envelope:
photocopies of QSL cards to confirm the declaration that all connections/listenings have been made from your own station, indicating the locator. The Award manager has got the right to verify the authenticity of QSL cards.

The award fee is 10,00€ as charge for print and delivery of award. Please, send your applications to: Sezione ARI Vercelli, Award Manager – Permanent award, P.za Cesare Battisti, 9, VERCELLI - ITALY I-13100.

The list of Stations enrolled on Vercelli ARI section and the Register of Award, updated, is available at: www.retor.it

Internet: http://www.retor.it/ari/santandrea.html

Tks DXFUN 7/10/18

Image: Italy-VercelliBasilica-2018

A111 Abilo Diploma
JAPAN                                                                                                                                                                                                     ABIKO AWARD

Rule: Spell the term "ABIKO" with each of the five letters being represented by the call sign as shown on each of the QSL cards acquired from a different station .

There are 3 optional ways to earn the award:
Class 1 : Spell out “ABIKO” using the first letter of the prefix of 5 stations.
Class 2 : Use five different bands and spell ”ABIKO” with one of the suffixes .
Class 3 : Spell “ABIKO” by using the first, middle, and last letters . Completed by 15 QSL’s.

Remarks:
    There is no restriction on date of the contact.
    Sponsors will issue the award to overseas stations and, SWLs .

Application method: Send a GCR (self-certified statement that you have the required QSL’s, that they are correct, and that you are willing to send any or all of the cards upon request.
Japanese send fee of300 yen. The fee for all overseas is 3 current/valid IRC’s.

Apply to: Yassi Ouchi JH1KMC, 3-11-4-301, Kohokudai Aiko, Chiba 270-1132, Japan.
(Change 2/9/2019)

E-mail: Yuyuki Okiuchi jh1kmc@jarl.com
Internet: http://jh1kmc.blogspot.jp/2013/10/blog-post.html

Tks K1BV Research
Image Japan-ABIKO-2017.jpg

Note: This is the first Japanese award listed in several years. It seems that GOOGLE Translations have been improved substantially, since just a few months ago. Japanese and Chinese have been a serious challenge and previous computer based translations, for MANY years have been almost useless. Good work GOOGLE.            TM 10/26/17.

A493
Japan                Japan Flora & Fauna Amateur Radio Awards

1. The Japan Flora & Fauna Amateur Radio Awards -JAFF Awards- are issued by the NPO, the “Japan Flora & Fauna Amateur Radio Award Program.”
2. The organization consists of the radio amateurs who are interested in the JAFF and WWFF programs.
3. The JAFF Awards are issued in two categories: the hunter and the activator. (This description of the Japanese Flora and Fauna has omitted the “activator class”. Refer to web site at the end of this article.

4. The following rules apply for a “JAFF Award -Hunter-”.
Class 4 / Bronze: 11 QSO's have to be made with 11 different JAFF references.
Class 3 / Silver: 22 QSO's have to be made with 22 different JAFF references.
Class 2 / Gold: 44 QSO's have to be made with 44 different JAFF references.
Class 1 / Platinum: 88 QSO's have to be made with 88 different JAFF references.
Only one reference can be counted for the same national and quasi-national parks with more than one reference numbers for this award.
(3) A QSO of any band and of any mode is valid.

7. The award is free and will be sent to the applicant by E-mail in digital format.

8. How to apply for the JAFF Awards other than the National Parks Award:
- All QSO's have to be verified by the WWFF Logsearch.
- Therefore the applicant should be registered to the WWFF Logsearch.
- Fill in applicant’s call and pass word as requested. Only valid call signs will be accepted.
- In case the applicant is in the Logserach with different calls, enter applicant’s calls separated by commas.
- Execute a search with applicant’s call as a hunter or an activator.
- Select the tab “Programs and Awards".
- The applicant should see his/her search results for the different awards.
- Go to “JAFF”. The Logsearch will verify applicant’s log and show if he/she can apply for any of the JAFF Awards. The characters of the tubs will be highlighted in case the applicant meets our JAFF conditions. Tick the "Apply for JAFF-H" or "Apply for JAFF-A" box.
- The applicant should see his/her request on a refreshed page.
- Later the applicant should receive a confirmation of his/her request by mail.
- Our Award Manager will approve applicant’s request (if the applicant meets all conditions) and send the requested award to the applicant.
- We ONLY accept input from this WWFF Logsearch module.

9. How to apply for the “JAFF National Parks Award”:
- Send an E-mail of application to the JAFF award manager, “hag00207 at-mark nifty.ne.jp” without any space in the address.
- Attach a list of contacts with more than 33 different JAFF national and quasi-national parks. A copy of the JAFF part of the reference statistics will be accepted. (A screen shot is also accepted.)

Appendix
The awards for applications filed during the first three days (72 hours) after the start of the award program are issued according to the latest score in the WWFF Logsearch.

E-mail: hag00207 at-mark nifty.ne.jp (remove spaces which act as spam control. )
Internet: https://hag00207.wixsite.com/jaff-home/jaff-award-rule

Tks: JA Flora & Fauna