permanent

Permanent Awards are intended by the sponsor to last extended periods of time. They may be updated for various reasons, but the general intent is that the applicant will usually have a long time to make the contacts necessary to earn the award.

This page will accumulate the permanent awards that are added to this list, and at the end of the year, they will be placed into the appropriate country in the DX AWARDS DIRECTORY.   And the procedure begins again for the next year.......

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Date	Country	Name of Award	Source	FIND Details:
Sep 6, 2017	Brazil	LABRE - SP Series	K1BV Research	A100
Sept 8, 2017	France	Worked French YL Award	K1BV Research	A101
Sep 13, 2017	Russia	Diploma World Castles Activity Group	RZ1CWC	A102
Sept 13, 2017	Russia	Diploma 460 Years A Part of Russia	QRZ.ru	A103
Sep 15, 2017	Russia	Fortress of Narts	QRZ.ru	A104
Sep 17, 2017	Macedonia	Macedonian World Castles Awards	Z21NA	A105
Sept 21, 2017	United Nations	The UN Nations Amateur Radio Awards Program	Ukraine QRP Club Bulletin	A106
Sept 22, 2017	Russia	--- DX Trophy Awards Group Series ---	DX World Net Newsletter	A107
Oct 5, 2017	Poland	World Wide Flora and Fauna Expeditions Award (SP9YFF )	SP9BGL	A108
Oct 10, 2017	Russia	Master Amateur Digital Radio Diploma	QRZ.ru	A109
Oct 24, 2017	Spain	Diploma of Museums of Spain	K1BV Research	A110
Oct 26, 2017	Japan	AKIBO Award	K1BV Research	A111
Oct 27, 2017	Bulgaria	The Plovdiv Award	QRZ.ru	A112
Nov 13, 2017	Russia	The Penza Diploma	QRZ.ru	A113
Nov 27, 2017	Germany	Worked HSC Diploma (WHSC)	Werner Thies and DK5JI	A156
Nov 27, 2017	Austria	--- The FT8 Digital Mode Club Series (FT8-DMC)	The Ukranian QRP Club	A157
Nov 27, 2017	Indonesia	Worked Indonesian Kabupaten Kota (WIKK)	YB3MM	A158
Dec 6, 2017	France	Diploma of the Iles Francaises D'Outremer (DIFO)	AD1C, DH1PAL and K1BV	A165
Dec 6, 2017	Estonia	The "Active Club Series"	QRZ.ru	A166
Dec 12, 2017	Russia	Veronezh - Cradle of the Russian Navy	QRZ.com	A167
Dec 18, 2017	Belgium	BAFARA Award	ON4MAW	A171
Dec 21, 2017	USA	The Rag Chewers Award	VA3RJ	A174
Dec 22, 2017	Denmark	The Copenhagen Award	OZ1ACB	A176
Jan 2, 2018	Belarus	AGB-Digital Awards - FT8 Program	IW3HV	A180
Jan 2, 2018	Italy	Comuni Veneto Diploma	IK3GER	A181
Jan 2, 2017	Ukraine	Polissa Diploma	K1BV Research	A183
Jan 11, 2018	Italy	Diploma Torri Saracene (DTS) (Saracen Tower Award)	IQ0WX	A189
Jan 19, 2018	Russia	Novgorod the Great	QRZ.ru	A196
Jan 19, 2018	England	Work 50 Radio Amateur Old Timer Asso. (RAOTA)	QRZ.com	A198
Jan 23, 2018	Russia	Award Program of the QRZ.ru Staff	QRZ.ru	A201
Jan 24, 2018	USA	The Florida County Award	NF4A	A202
Jan 28, 2018	Ukraine	Makeevka Award	Tks K1BV Research	A205
Feb 5, 2018	Russia	From the Vikings to the Greeks	QRZ.ru	A210
Feb 21, 2018	Russia	Sadko Diploma	QRZ.ru	A216
Feb 15, 2018	Russia	Districts of the Novgorod Region	QRZ.ru	A217
Feb 20, 2017	France	Diploma Of The Puy De DOME (DD63)	K1BV Research	A221
Feb 26, 2018	Germany	DLD Trophy	DH1PAL	A222
Feb 26, 2018	USA	ARRL Mobile DXCC Award	425 DX News #1398	A223
Mar 1, 2018	Spain	Municipalities of Galatia	K1BV Research	A228
Mar 16, 2018	Estonia	Estonia's Russian-Speaking Population	QRZ.ru	A238
Mar 16, 2018	Russia	Usvyaty, My Love!	QRZ.ru	A240
Mar 17, 2018	Russia	Municipality of Vladikavkaz	QRZ.ru	A244
Mar 19, 2019	Portugal	CTWPX-PORTUGAL PREFIX AWARD	K1BV Research	A246
Mar 22, 2018	Brazil	Diploma Radioamadores Brasileiros ( DRB )	K1BV Research	A247
Mar 28, 2018	Russia	Wild Field Diploma	QRZ.ru	A252
Mar 30, 2018	Russia	Pskov - City of Military Glory	QRZ.ru	A257
Apr 12, 2018	Ukraine	Pavlograd Diploma	Ukraine Portal	A269
Apr 17, 2018	Ukraine	Storming the Fortress Izmael Award	K1BV Research	A276
April 22, 2018	Austria	Worked CQ-Zone 15	DH1PAL	A284
Apr 22, 2018	Russia	Battle On The Ice (776 years ago)	QRZ.ru	A286
April 26, 2018	Russia	Celina - 65 Diploma	QRZ.ru	A290
Apr 26, 2018	Luxembourg	The LARU LX Award	K1BV Research	A293
Apr 29, 2018	Russia	The Caspian Diploma	QRZ.ru	A295
April 29, 2018	England	Bristol Post Code Award	K1BV Research	A296
May 1, 2018	USA	Worked All Counties - Washington State	K1BV Research	A296
May 1, 2018	Russia	Kurile Islands Diploma	QRZ.ru	A297
May 7, 2018	Netherlands	Frag Award and Friese II Cities Award	K1BV Research	A304
May 13, 2018	England	West Kent ARS Award	Southgate News	A308
May 17, 2018	Austria	Worked Austrian Capitals	DH1PAL	A309
May 17, 2018	Ukraine	Ukraine Regional Districts Award (URDA)	UZ1RR	A310
June 7, 2018	Italy	Diploma Tridentium	DXFUN	A313
June 10, 2018	Austria	Castles on the Air - Austria	WCA	A317
June 11, 2018	Poland	WWFF Expeditions Award (SP9YYF)	DH1PAL	A319
June 16, 2018	USA	The "Rare Ones" of New Orleans	ARRL Special Events	A326
19 June 2018	France	Departments Francais Metropole	K1BV Research	A331
June 21, 2018	Austria	W-DIG-OE	OE8RZS	A333
23 June 2018	USA	Worked All Pueblo West Award	Tks K1BV Research	A334
June 2, 2018	Estonia	The Estonia Award	Tks K1BV Research	A336
June 27, 2018	Poland	The Region of Lodz Award	SP9JPA Blog	A338
June 29, 2018	France	Diploma of the Twin Cities	Tks K1BV Research	A340
July 2, 2018	USA	US Island Awards Programs	K1BV Research	A342
July 5, 2018	France	Diploma of Loir and Cher Castles (Dept. 41)	K1BV Research	A344
July 8, 2018	France	Dept de Lot et Garonne	K1BV Research	A348

A101                                                                                                                                                                                                               BRAZIL       — LABRE-SP Series --

General Requirements:
1. All awards are provided as digital files which you can print with your own equipment. Traditional print and mail service are available. Contact sponsor for prices.
2. Only point to point contacts are valid. (This means no contacts will be valid if sent via repeaters, EchoLink or any other means that do not use only the radio signals for communication).
3. Applicatons: Send scanned LOG containing the name, address, area code and list of stations contacted with prefix, date, time, band and mode to the e-mail address: diplomas@labre-sp.org.br .
4. SWL OK on the same basis as licensed amateurs..
5. Confirmations of the contacts made by LoTW, e-QSL and physical QSL (Print of the LoTW computer screen - e-QSL and photo physical QSL) are all accepted.
6. No date restriction on QSO/SWL.

E-mail: diplomas@labre-sp.org.br
Internet: http://www.labre-sp.org.br/diversos.php?xid=8

DIPLOMA CESP - State Certificate of Sao Paulo

This award may be earned by all amateur Brazilian or foreign stations. The Diploma CESP - São Paulo State Certificate is earned for making two-way contacts with different amateur radio stations from cities in the state of São Paulo as follows:

   1-Brazilian stations from the following Brazilian States: SP, GB, ES, MG, GO, DF SC, RS, MT, MS, PR need to make 40 QSO with cities in the State of Sao Paulo . (Hams residents in those states need to confirmation of 40 cities in the State of São Paulo).
   2- All other Brazilian states need 20 cities of São Paulo . (Hams who are residents in other states not listed, need the confirmation of 20 cities in the State of São Paulo).
   3 DX Stations living in all other countries must make contacts with 10 cities of São Paulo.

Contacts valid from 1.1.1965 in any band or mode, approved and allowed for the applicant ham, according to the current specific legislation.

An endorsement sticker is available exclusively for the CW mode. Contact with the official station of LABRE-SP PY2AA can be used as a wildcard to replace only one missing QSL .

      Diploma Millions of Paulistas

The Amateur League Radio Brazilian LABRE-SP Issue offers, the Paulistas Million Diploma, which is awarded for 2-way contacts with different amateur radio stations from cities in the state of São Paulo, using the first 5 numbers of CEP's address for cities or street addresses to reach the sum of 1,000,000 points. Endorsement seals: Bronze, Silver, Gold to 1,000,000 points. Contacts valid from 01/07/1987 on any band or mode, approved and allowed for the applicant ham, according to the current specific legislation. There is an endorsement sticker if all contacts were made using CW mode.

(Look at the PY2's address on paper QSL cards. There will be a ZIP Code which may also be identified as “CEP” in the address. This is a 5 digit number, a dash mark, and a three digit number. The value of the 5 digit number is what you use for this award. For example, PY2KPY’s card shows “ZIP CODE 05402-970. His card is worth 5,402 points)

               Diploma AZ São Paulo

The Diploma AZ São Paulo may be earned by making 2-way contacts with amateur radio stations of São Paulo, collecting the letters of the alphabet from A to Z using the last letter in the suffix. Example: PY2A A , PY2S B ....... PY2Z X , etc. Contacts are valid from Jan.8, 1977 using any band or mode. An endorsement sticker is available for exclusively for the CW mode. A contact with the official station LABRE-SP PY2AA may be used as a wildcard to replace only one missing QSL.

           Diploma Brasileras Islands - DIB
The Diploma Brazilian Islands - DIB was designed by Pedro Sirzanink - PP5SZ and was available up to March 2017 by Ronaldo Bastos Reis - PS7AB (Expedicionários Ilheus Association) , who requested LABRE-SP to continue the award. Currently the issuance of the Diploma is in charge of Labre-SP.
The LABRE-SP now offers all amateur Brazilian or foreign stations the Diploma Brazilian Islands - DIB , which may be earned by making contacts with hams operating from Brazilian islands. Contacts may be on any band or mode, approved and allowed for the applicant ham, according to the current specific legislation.

The diploma may be earned in the following categories, for those islands listed in the list of already validated islands (coded):
- Basic Award: 5 islands.
- Endorsements for each additional 5 new islands.

           Diploma Lighthouse Brazilian (DFB)

This award was developed by Pedro Sirzanink - PP5SZ and was managed through March 2017 by Ronaldo Bastos Reis - PS7AB.. Currently the issuance of the Diploma is in charge of Labre-SP.
The League of Amateur Radio Emission Brazilians - LABRE-SP offers all amateur Brazilian or foreign, the Diploma Brazilian Lighthouses - DFB , earned by making 2-way contacts with stations operating from Brazilian lighthouses.

The Brazilian Lighthouses Diploma DFB may be awarded only for valid lighthouses that meet the following minimum criteria:
   A) appear as a beacon on the Board of Brazilian lighthouses List of Hydrography and Navigation of the Navy of Brazil;
   B) having built masonry structure, or tower (frame) metal;

Some lighthouses are NOT valid. They include Barge-lights, tubular structures, any unique remarkable tower or building, special lights, beacons, buoys markings, obstacle lights, platforms, radio beacons, radar, and similar cylindrical poles, occasional operation, etc.

Lighthouses are officially named by the Navy of Brazil, and may be known by local names, different from the official name. (July 2015). Not all lighthouses valid for WLOTA ARLHS and diplomas are valid for the DFB. Contacts are valid using any band or mode, approved and allowed for the amateur service, according to the current specific legislation.

The award will be issued only to valid lighthouses as follows:
1. Basic award - 5 Lighthouses.
2. Endorsements for each additional 5 lighthouses.

Any questions should be directed to E-mail: diplomas@labre-sp.org.br
Rogério Kanegusuku - PY2TWI, Diplomas coordinator

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A101
FRANCE                   Worked French YL Award

This award can be obtained by all OM/YL station who has an official ham licence, a SWL licence or a SWL number.

Goal: contact YL operators from 3A, C3 and France on all bands in all modes, on or after 1 June 2014. Regular contacts and special call signs are also permitted. Each QSO must contain the call sign contacted or listening station, the operators name, date, time, frequency, mode and signal report should be included in your application.

Point Values:
YL callsigns can be contacted only one time per frequency and mode.
QSO’s using the following modes receive the point value for the award:
     SSB = 30 points
     CW = 100 points
     RTTY, PSK = 50 points.
     VHF USB = 150 points.
     VHF FM =     100 points
     UHF FM =      100 points
     UHF USB =     150 points

3. Points Needed:
    Bronze : 300 points
    Silver : 600 points
    Gold : 1000 points

The request for the award should be sent to the award manager Claudine F5JER at f5jer(-at)ref-union.org with a list of contacts and QSO data as above made a part of the application. The award is free of charge and will only be sent in digital form to your e-mail address. QSL cards are net needed.

Internet: http://yls.r-e-f.org/FTP/fr/Diplome/Liste_QSO_diplome.xlsx

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A102
RUSSIA Diploma World Castles Activity Group

The certificate “World Castles Activity Group – WCAG” has been instituted by group of radio hams-founders of World Castles Award Program (WCA) as a mark of commendation for work on the air from historical and memorial places.

This award certificate “World Castles Activity Group – WCAG” is issued for making contact with 5 members of WCAG. QSOs are valid since April 25th 2010 on any bands by any modes.

A list of members may be accessed online on this page: http://wcagroup.org/?page_id=163

The Award is free of charge. There are two ways to obtain it:
1) in an electronic format – a JPG file completely ready for printing in A4 format (297×240) will send by e-mail;
2) in paper form by post (Contact the award manager RN1CW to determine the correct postage).

The application for Award certificate “World Castles Activity Group – WCAG” is made in free-form, containing the usual information of Call, Date, Band/Mode, and RS/T..

The award manager may be contacted via traditional mail: Petushkov Andrey Alexandrovich, RN1CW, ul. Komsomolskaya 12-49, Sosnovy Bor, Leningrad oblast, 188540, Russia or by e-mail at: rn1cw@rambler.ru or cqrn1cw@gmail.com

E-Mail: see above
Internet: http://wcagroup.org/?page_id=8044
Internet: http://www.rz1cwc.qru.ru

Tks K1BV Research 9/13/2017

A103
RUSSIA                                                                                                                 Diploma 460 Years A Part of Russia

The diploma "460 Years A Part of Russia" was established by the Kabardino-Balkar branches of the Russian Geographical Society and the regional branch of the Union of Radio Amateurs of Russia, with the assistance of the DOSAAF of Russia, the KBR in honor of the 460th anniversary of the voluntary entry of Kabarda (the present Kabardino-Balkarian republic) into the Russian state in 1557, This was in the time of Tsar Ivan the Terrible. The basis for joining the Russian state was the petition of Kabardian and Circassian princes and the marriage of Tsar Ivan the Terrible to the Kabardian princess Maria Temryukovna

To earn this award, it is necessary to earn 460 points for radio contacts (also SWL observations) with amateur radio stations of Kabardino-Balkaria ( R6X ) from September 1, 2017.

Points are calculated as follows:
1. Each QSO with R460KB = 50 points.
2. Each QSO with a radio station from the Kabardino-Balkarien republic = 20 points.
3. All other radio stations of Russia = 5 points (but not more than 20 QSOs ).
4. Radio amateurs, who are former inhabitants of the CBD, also give 20 points, they include:
R2AKN , RM2 H , R2 KA , R5 KV , R5 DX , UA3VLO , UA7 XA / 3.

The radio contacts (Or SWLs) may be conducted by all types of modes, on all amateur bands of HF and VHF (including WARC) which are counted. Repeated contacts are allowed on different bands and modes.

The diploma is free (electronic version) and is issued on the basis of the " hamlog " program. Paper versions are available if you prefer, and the cost of the award and postal fees for Russians is 50 rubles. For all other countries, the shipment fee is 3 IRC or equivalent.

IRC Coupons and transfers are sent to:   Anatoly N. Kenzhekulov, P.O. Box 4, Nal'chik 360024,
Russia

SWL’s may send applications to e- mail : ua6xt @ mail .

Applicants of the diploma from the Kabardino-Balkarien republic are eligible to earn the award if they make 460, 350, 300, or 100 contacts. (Different levels of the award). for the 4th category. For all categories, at least 100 telecommunications should be conducted in September.

E-mail address: ua6xt@mail.ru

Tks Qrz.ru 8/20/17

A104
RUSSIA           "FORTRESS OF NARTS"

The diploma is issued to all radio amateurs who have established radio communications with radio stations of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic ( R6X ) and have collected A total of at least 100 points.

Point Values:
1. Radio stations of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic = 20 points
2. Radio stations operating from the Nartkala and Urvan district ( RDA B-07) = 50 points.

The diploma is free of charge. In the application for the diploma it is suggested to indicate to the sponsor which award you are seeking, namely, the electronic version or using the mailing address for which to send the diploma typed as a manual version . Applications should be sent to:
Anatoly N. Kenzhekulov UA6XT, P.O. Box 4, Nal'chik 360024, Russia.

Participants of the annual VHF competitions held in September are given a unique opportunity to fulfill the conditions of the anniversary diploma "NARTT FORTRESS"

E-mail: ua6xt@mail.ru
Internet://r6x.ru/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=61&lang=en

Tks QRZ.ru 8/20/17

A105
MACEDONIA “Macedonian World Castles Awards”

Contact (or activate) castles located in Macedonia. Hunters and activators each have three awards that are available in levels of: 5, 10 and 15 castles. No QSLs required. Just send list of QSOs based on WCA-E-Log search or activated castles to the award manager Simeon, Z31NA.
Awards are issued in electronic format and for free.

The e-log referenced below is located on a Czech website. It contains digital files of all expeditions/operations of the World Castle Award. (Almost 4 million QSOs.). If the system finds 5, 10 or 15 valid Macedonian castle QSOs, you should copy the list and send to custodian at e-mail address shown below. You will then receive the award. It can’t get much easier than that!

E-mail: z31na.mkd@gmail.com
Internet E-log: http://qth.cz/wcagroup/export/log_eng.php

Macedonia-Castles5-2017.jpg
Found better images on WCA website.

A106     Permanent

The UNITED NATIONS                                                                                                                                                  The UN Nations Amateur Radio Awards Program

General Requirements: The United Nations awards is issued to any amateur radio operator who has confirmed contacts with UN stations (official and employee) and the 193 UN State member nations. The contacts must be made on legal amateur frequencies on HF and VHF/UHF Bands. Only two-way simplex type contacts count by modes of CW, SSB and DIGITAL. A licensed radio amateur must make all contacts
No contacts may be made using repeaters, satellites IRLP, Echo link will count for these awards. Contacts must be confirmed by QSL cards.

Award Requirements:
1. In recognition of international two-way amateur radio communication, the AMATEUR RADIO UNITED NATIONS AWARDS certificates are available to amateur radio stations of the world.
2. Qualification for the UNA awards are based on an examination by the ARCDXC, (International Amateur Radio Contest DX Club) QSL cards that the applicant has received from UN stations. See UN stations List below.
3. All QSL cards (no photocopies) must show the mode and/or band for any endorsement applied for.
4. The official listing of all UN nations in 2017 is 193. The list will be amended annually.

THE AWARD PLAQUES:
Award 1) HR (Honor Roll) Award – Plaque
Award 2) 5 Band UNA (United Nations Award) – Plaque.
Plaque’s size is 230×300 mm.
Plaque fee: $US60 or 53€. Payment via PayPAL to 4u1a.arc@gmail.com
The fee includes shipping by air mail.
All logs for checking are regularly uploaded to clublog.org service.
Questions and/or applications free form should be sent to ARCDXC Club (4U1A) by E-mail: 4u1a.arc@gmail.com .

THE PDF AWARDS - NO CHARGE
Award 3) Gold UN Award– E-Award (PDF Format. Sent by E-mail. Free of charge).
Award 4) Silver UN Award – E-Award (PDF Format. Sent by E-mail. Free of charge).
Award 5) Bronze UN Award – E-Award (PDF Format. Sent by E-mail. Free of charge).

GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE PAPER,
Award 6) Gold/Silver/Bronze paper Award price: SASE +6 USD
For details please contact with ARCDXC Award Manager: Ken (RW3DD) by E-mail: rw3dd@mail.ru

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH OF THE 6 AWARDS:

Award 1) (Plaque)Honor UN Award:
   a. Worked and confirm all 192 Countries on HF Bands (160-10m including WARC) by CW, SSB, DIGI modes.
   b. 9 QSO with UN (4U) Amateur Radio Club Stations using these prefixes: 4U1A, 4U(*)UN, 4U(*)VIC, 4U(*)ITU, 4U1WB, 4U(*)GSC, 4U(*)F, 4Y1A, C7A
           c. 8 QSO with Special UN (4U) Event Amateur Radio Stations.
           d.   4. QSO with Field UN (4U) Amateur Radio Stations. (See List below)
           e.   1 QSO with North Korea (P5) station on any HF bands.

Total number of contacts: 192 Countries on HF Bands (160-10m including WARC) and 25 QSO.
Application send to ARCDXC Award Manager RW3DD Ken by Email: rw3dd@mail.ru

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Award 2) 5 BAND UN Award:
   a. Work and confirmed 192 ( North Korea P5 is not required) countries on each of the 5 HF Bands (80-10m) using CW, SSB, DIGI modes, You must Include a 4U station on each band.

Total: 192 Countries on each 5 HF Bands (80-10m).
Application send to ARCDXC Award Manager RW3DD Ken by Email: rw3dd@mail.ru

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Award 3: GOLD UN Award: (PDF print)

The Gold UN Award for QSOs with UN amateur radio stations and ARCDXC (4U1A) members. It is given for QSOs as specified below on HF bands (including VHF).

   a. 7 QSOs with UN Club (4U) Stations: (4U1UN, 4U1VIC, 4U1ITU, 4U1WB, 4U1A, C7A, 4Y1A).
   b. 7 QSOs with any 4U1A Members (List of 4U1A members)
   c. 7 QSO with any Special events UN (4U) Stations by s CW, SSB, DIGI modes.
Total: 21 QSO.

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Award 4: SILVER UN Award: (PDF print)

The Silver UN Award for QSOs with UN amateur radio stations and ARCDXC (4U1A) members.
It’s given for QSOs on HF bands (including VHF).

   a. 5 QSOs with UN Club (4U) Stations: (4U1UN, 4U1VIC, 4U1ITU, 4U1WB, 4U1A)
   b. 5 QSO with any 4U1A Members (List of 4U1A members as shown below)
   c. 5 QSO with any Special events 4U Stations by s CW, SSB, DIGI modes.
Total: 15 QSO.

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Award 5:   BRONZE UN Award: (PDF print)

Bronze UN Award for QSOs with UN amateur radio stations and ARCDXC (4U1A) members.
It’s given for QSOs on HF bands (including VHF).

   a. 4 QSO with UN Club (4U) Stations: (4U1UN, 4U1VIC, 4U1ITU, 4U1A)
   b. 4 QSO with any 4U1A Members (List of 4U1A members shown below)
   c. 4 QSO with any Special events UN (4U) Stations by s CW, SSB, DIGI modes.

Total: 12 QSO.

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    4U Club Stations List:
    4U(*)UN – NY USA (UN HQ)
    4U(*)ITU – Geneva, Switzerland (ITU)
    4U1A – Vienna, Austria (UN VIC)
    4U(*)VIC – Vienna, Austria (UN VIC)
    4U1WB – Washington, USA (WB)
    4U(*)GSC – Brindisi, Italy (UN DPKO)
    4U(*)F, 4U0WFP, 4U7FOC – Rome, Italy (WFP)
    4Y1A – Vienna, Austria (UN VIC)
    C7A – Vienna, Austria (UN VIC)

    4U Special event callsigns:
    4U1AIDS – Geneva, Switzerland (WHO)
    4U60SCO – Paris, France (UNESCO)
    4U2U – Vienna, Austria (UN VIC)
    4U0R – Vienna, Austria (UN VIC)
    4U*ITU – Geneva, Switzerland (ITU)
    4U*WRC – Geneva, Switzerland (ITU)
    4U20B – Brindisi, Italy (UN DPKO)
    4U*VIC – Vienna, Austria (UN VIC)
    4U1WED – Vienna, Austria (UN VIC)

Refer to http://www.cqdx.ru/4u1a/un-award-program/ for a listing of known UN staff who have been licensed amateur stations now or in the past.

E-mail: 4u1a.arc@gmail.com
A list of ALL U.N. members is provided at: http://www.un.org/en/member-states/
Internet: http://www.cqdx.ru/4u1a/un-award-program/

Images
UN-GoldAward-2017.jpg
UN-HonorRollPlaque.jpg

A107
RUSSIA Yakutia Islands Trophy
General Requirements: This is a Russian Group which offers what appears to be a series of high quality plaques for making contacts with rare IOTA (Islands on the Air) contacts. The plaques may be earned for relatively low numbers of IOTA islands with endorsements as you add to them.

1. The Yakutia Islands Trophy

Following on from the earlier announced Chukotka Islands award DX TROPHY AWARDS GROUP now announces a new a trophy: “Yakutia islands“.
It may be earned for QSO/SWL reports with 3-bronze / 6-silver or / 9-gold various islands (IOTA groups) – You may specify endorsements by types of modulation: CW, SSB or MIX. Confirmation: scans of QSL cards or screenshots LoTW/Club Log.

Plaque cost: $ 45 or 40 EURO. Questions and payment methods can be sent to: mydxtrophy@gmail.com

Russia-Yak-Isl-2017.jpg

2. Additional island groups will be listed as they are developed.
3. Check https://dx-world.net/yakutia-islands-trophy/ which is the DX-WORLD group URL. Additional rare island groups will be added to their lists.

A108
POLAND World Wide Flora and Fauna Expeditions Award ( SP9YFF )

As you can tell from the callsign of SP9YFF, this is a long time special event station dedicated to activating Polish “Flora and Fauna” contacts within the parks and nature preserves of that country. They offer several beautiful certificates, and awards are issued for confirmed QSO/SWL reports with SP9YFF on its many trips. SP9YFF station specializes in making contacts from from protected FF areas and can be counted to send this data to all nature programs.

The SP9YFF expedition lists can be found at websites EXPEDITIONS on main menu.

Applications for awards can be sent without SPFF parks listing. In this case, the Award Manager will check the applicant’s SPFF objects number and send replay by mail.

SWLs, after sending application, should send an e-mail to Award Manager with full information of the submitting station’s QSO data, including number of SPFF reference.

The Award is issued for the following:
Basic - 5 confirmed FF Expeditions by SP9YFF
25 confirmed FF Expeditions by SP9YFF
50 confirmed FF Expeditions by SP9YFF
75 confirmed FF Expeditions by SP9YFF
100 confirmed FF Expeditions by SP9YFF

All diplomas are issued free of charge in digital form. You will receive your diploma in the form of a good quality *.jpg file.

Applications should be sent to: Chris SP9BGL: Krzysztof HAJEK, ul. Kwiatowa 10, TENCZYNEK 32-067. Poland.

QSL: VIA BUREAU - prefer

Email: sp9bgl@wp.eu

A109
USSIA      Master Amateur Digital Radio Diploma

This award is sponsored by the Russian digital Amateur Radio Club (RTSRK), to encourage radio amateurs to use any and all digital modes of operation during the current calendar year. They encourage some 17 different kinds of digital radio which qualify for the award:

1) CONTESTIA                               8) MT63
2) DOMINO                                   9) Olivia
3) FT8                                          10) PSK
4) HELL                                        11) ROS
5) JT65                                          12) RTTY
6 ) JT9                                          13) SIM
7) MFSK                                        14) SSTV
8) MT63                                        15) TIO
9) OLIVIA                                     16) THOR
10) PSK                                     17) THROB

A separate certificate will be issued for achievements made each calendar year, starting in 2017. It will be issued with a separate certificate and its numbering. Thus, applicants have the opportunity each year to earn a separate certificate for a specific calendar year, while exploring the ever changing numbers of digital transmissions.

Contacts with a mode made in previous years can be repeated in future years. Repeated radio contacts using various HF and VHF bands and various digital modes on one band are permitted.
Diplomas on diplomas made in 2017 and 2018 are limited to the 7 of the above digital modes. In subsequent years, the number of mandatory digital modes may vary.

The diploma is issued free of charge in electronic form on the website http://www.rdrc.hamlog.ru
for certification following annual standards must perform MASTER 2017 MASTER and 2018 applicants registered on HAMLOG.RU hams diploma is issued for QSO 5000 on the basis of data from the logs added to this service. During the calendar year, every kind of digital communications should be made with no less than 10 QSOs.
All other who do not have an account on HAMLOG.RU, the diploma is issued for making 2000 QSOs using all 17th digital modes while confirming through the http://www.rdrc.hamlog.ru site.

Based on these certificates, applicants will be able to order plaquette "Master Amateur Digital Radio." Details about how to obtain plaques and its cost will be announced in the future.

During each calendar year the RTSRK will designate several days of activity all the above types of digital radio, as well as four of the contest. A detailed timetable and provisions of these events are published on the club website http://www.rdrclub.ru .

E-mail: rk3dsw@rdrclub.ru
Internet: http://www.rdrclub.ru/master-award

Tks QRZ.ru 10/10/17

A110
SPAIN                    Diploma Museums of Spain

1. On January 1, 2014, the permanent "Diploma in Museums of Spain" takes effect.
2. All amateur radio operators who are independent of their country of origin may participate.
3. The following diplomas are established:
                                  Diploma Bronce. 25 Museums confirmed.
                                  Diploma Silver. 50 Museums confirmed.
                                 Gold Diploma. 100 Museums confirmed.
                     Platinum Diploma. 300 Museums confirmed.
                                 Diamond Diploma. 1000 Museums confirmed.
4. Separate instructions by “activators” are not included in these rules.
QSL cards are NOT needed. For the confirmation of the contact is not obligatory the sending of QSL, since all contacts are automatically accounted with the upload and approval of the log of the activity by the administration of the Diploma. It will be the expeditions themselves who decide whether they wish to receive and exchange cards with those stations who make contact.
4.1. The log will be sent to the administration through the form arranged on the web, needing at least one photograph in order to validate the activity. You can add up to 3 images and 3 links to Youtube videos.
4.2. In case you can not access or find it difficult to use the form, indicated in the previous point, you can send the log by email to dmue@adiogalena.es .
5. Contacts in SSB, CW and digital modes are recognized. No other mode is supported. Only one contact per museum and mode on the same day will be valid.
6. The following categories are laid down for diplomas depending on the mode used:
                                    6.1. DMUE Mixed Mode (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond).
6.2. SSD Mode SSB (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond).
                                   6.3. DMUE Mode CW (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond).
   6.4. DMUE Digital Modes (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond).
Valid contacts made by any mode generated by digital devices that are allowed in the band that is operating. PSK, RTTY and ROS are supported. (Note ROS is not permitted yet in the USA.)
7. The diplomas in electronic format are free, but you may request an award in printed format, but you must check with the sponsor to determine fees for the print and the shipment.
8. Rules for activators have been removed from this text.
8. The diplomas are established for listeners (SWL), the categories being the same as general, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. Listeners who want to obtain the same, must send a file ADIF or EXCEL to dmue@radiogalena.es with the contacts listened, including both callsigns, reference, date, time and mode. Once the log is checked, the Diploma in PDF format will be emailed to the email address from which the initial message was sent.
11. The knowledge of intentionally irregular practices or ethically inappropriate behavior in any aspect of the participation in this diploma, as well as in the omission of compliance with these rules, the regulation of amateur radio or any law or regulations in force, can lead to a sanction by the DMUE administration.
12. For any question not contemplated in the bases, or of different interpretations, these will be discussed by the administration of the DMUE, and may not be appealed.
13. Participation in this diploma presupposes full acceptance of these bases.

NOTES:
a) The list of museums available for the diploma, may be affected by the appearance or disappearance of new museums, or the inclusion of omitted in the same. For all purposes, museums that at the time of activation are listed will be valid.
b) You can see more information in http://www.dmue.radiogalena.es   or by requesting it to dmue@radiogalena.es .
c) The Diploma Museums of Spain, established the radius of action of 500 meters from the museum to activate, because the vast majority of them are in urban areas, and we understand how difficult it can sometimes be to install a portable station in the vicinity of a museum. In case there is a fixed station in the indicated radius, and after consultation with the administration of the DMUE, they can be activated from it, but always respecting the bases of the same one.

E-mail: dmue@radiogalena.es
Internet: http://www.dmue.radiogalena.es
Tks K1BV research 10/16/17

A111
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: Yuyuiki Okiuchi, 3-11-4-301 , Hikitatei Abiko, Chiba Prefecture 270-1132, Japan.

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.

A112
BULGARIA                                                                                              Plovdiv Award

Sponsored by the radio amateur club of the city of Plovdiv which was last designed and promoted in 1968.

The diploma is issued for radio communications with radio stations resident in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria in three classes:
    1 class for 30 contacts
    2nd class for 20 contacts
    3rd grade for 10 contacts

All bands and all modes are allowed according to the existing rules. No repeated contacts are permitted. Links via repeaters are also not counted. All contacts must have been made on or after January 1, 1968, when the award was offered the first time was issued a diploma. SWL stations are eligible to receive a diploma under the same conditions.

QSL cards are not required, it is enough to send a list of links to the manager. The diploma is given free of charge, in electronic form. To receive a paper diploma, you need to contact the manager what addition to the fees is needed for printing and postage.

E-mail: lz1cy@abv.bg

Tks K1BV Research 10/26/17

A113
RUSSIA       The Penza Diploma

Diploma "Earth Penza" is issued to radio amateurs in Russia and abroad for QSOs (SWL) with radio amateurs of the Penza region.

The Diploma has three degrees or levels:
1. 1st degree it is necessary to QSO with all 33 administrative districts of the region (according to the list of diploma «RDA») using any mode on all amateur bands.
2. 2nd degree it is necessary to QSO with 25 administrative districts of the region (according to the list of diploma «RDA») using any kind of mode on all amateur bands.
3. 3rd degree it is necessary QSO with 20 administrative districts of the region (according to the list «RDA» diploma) using any kind of mode on all amateur bands.

All contacts are valid if made on or after 1 January 2016.
The electronic certificate is free . (Later it is planned to issue hamloge).

The application, in the form of log extract should be sent by e-mail to Svetlana: ra4fmh@yandex.ru . After receipt of the application and verification of the reliability of the manager who will verify the contacts, the electronic version of the diploma will be sent to the applicant by e-mail for self printing.

A paper version is available if necessary and the fee is 200 rubles for Russian stations.

SWLs may earn the award on the same basis a licensed amateur stations.

The manager and the author of the diploma - RA4FMH , Kaygorodova Svetlana,
440031, Penza, ul. Kizhevatov, 17, kv.224. ra4fmh@yandex.ru .

E-mail: ra4fmh@yandex.ru
Internet: http://r4f.name

District of Penza (From the Russian District Award)
PE-01   ZHELEZNODOROZHNY DISTRICT of PENZA
PE-02   LENINSKY DISTRICT of PENZA
PE-03   OKTYABRSKY DISTRICT of PENZA
PE-04   PERVOMAJSKY DISTRICT of PENZA
PE-05   deleted
PE-06   KUZNETSK
PE-07   deleted
PE-08   ZATO ZARECHNY
PE-09   BASHMAKOVSKY AREA
PE-10   BEDNODEMYANOVSKY AREA / incl. BEDNODEMYaNOVSK/
PE-11   BEKOVSKY AREA
PE-12   BELINSKY AREA / incl. BELINSKY /
PE-13   BESSONOVSKY AREA
PE-14   VADINSKY AREA
PE-15   GORODISHCHENSKY AREA / incl. GORODISCHE, SURSK/
PE-16   ZEMETCHINSKY AREA
PE-17   ISSINSKY AREA
PE-18   KAMENSKY AREA / incl. KAMENKA /
PE-19   KAMESHKIRSKY AREA
PE-20   KOLYSHLEYSKY AREA
PE-21   deleted
PE-22   KUZNETSKY AREA
PE-23   LOPATINSKY AREA
PE-24   LUNINSKY AREA
PE-25   MALOSERDOBINSKY AREA
PE-26   MOKSHANSKY AREA
PE-27   NAROVCHATSKY AREA
PE-28   NEVERKINSKY AREA
PE-29   NIZHNELOMOVSKY AREA / incl. NIZHNY LOMOV/
PE-30   NIKOLSKY AREA / incl. NIKOLSK/
PE-31   PACHELMSKY AREA
PE-32   PENZENSKY AREA
PE-33   SERDOBSKY AREA / incl. SERDOBSK/
PE-34   SOSNOVOBORSK AREA
PE-35   TAMALINSKY AREA
PE-36   SHEMYSHEYSKY AREA

Tks QRZ.ru Tweet 12/13/17

A114
RUSSIA   Islands Of St. Petersburg

This award is sponsored by the St. Petersburg section of club KDR and the “Inter-Radio”for contacting the required numbers of islands located in and near the city of St. Petersburg.

The award is issued as an electronic image for contacts with amateur radio stations located on an island in the historical part of St. Petersburg. There are 32 islands in or near the city. The basic award may be earned by making the requirement as follows:
   1. Amateurs from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region must make at least 5 QSOs with at least 3 of the islands mentioned in the list below.
   2. For all other radio amateurs, the requirement is 3 QSOs with at least 2 islands on the list.

There are no limitations on dates of contact, any type of emission or frequencies HF/VHF.
Duplicate contacts are allowed on different bands and in different modes for credit.
SWL ok issued on the same terms.

The award fee is:
   a.   Russian radio amateurs for -100 p. (including shipping 200 p). (paper award)
   b.   Radio amateurs in other countries $ -10. (Paper award)
   c.   Electronic version of the diploma for all radio amateurs - free of charge.

An application in the form of extract from the log should be sent to the diploma manager UA1ANA.

E-mail: permut.sergey@gmail.com
List of islands of St. Petersburg (with identification number):

01 Petrograd       17 Matisov
02 Leporine                  18 Pokrovsky
03 Kronverksky           19 Gutuevsky
04 Pharmaceutical`       20 Spassky
05 Petrovsky                21 Kotlin
06 Stone                     22 Kanonersky
07 Krestovskiy             23 White
08 Elagin                    24 Smooth
09 Vasilevsky              25 Dirty
10 Decembrists            26 The Curve of the Dam
Eleven Nameless          27 Ruff
12 Summer garden       28 Ekateringofsky
13 1st Admiralty           29 Monastic
14 New Holland            thirty Novo-Admiralty
15 Kazan                      31 Comb dam
16   Kolomna                 32 2nd Admiralty

Internet: permut.sergey@gmail.com

We traveled to Saint Petersburg last year (2016) and enjoyed the world famous Hermitage Art Museum.

A156
GERMANY Worked HSC Diploma (WHSC)

The Radio Telegraphy High Speed Club (HSC) was founded in 1951 as a community within the "Deutscher Amateur Radio Club e.V." (DARC) of radio amateurs interested in high speed telegraphy. Today there are members in more than 70 countries (DXCC list) and all 6 continents.

The HSC issues the Worked HSC Diploma (WHSC) for contacting members in two-way operations. The Basic Diploma is given to making contacts with 100 different HSC members in at least 10 different countries on 3 different amateur bands. Only CW QSOs will count for earning the award.

Endorsement Stickers are available for:
3.5 MHz for contacting 200 HSC members in 10 countries only on 3.5 MHz
7.0 MHz for contacting 250 HSC members in 10 countries only on 7.0 MHz
Mixed 3.5 + 7.0 MHz for 300 HSC members in 15 countries using 3.5 and 7.0 MHz
ALL BANDS for contacting 500 HSC members in 20 countries on at least 5 different asmateur radio bands

General guidelines:
All two-way connections are valid
Contacts since January 1, 1979.
There is no SWL class.
HSC members count once for the basic diploma and once for every sticker.
For the country count, the official DXCC list applies.
For the Sticker 3.5 + 7.0 MHz and ALL BANDS: at least 25 HSC members will be required for each band with the exception of VHF / UHF).
For the ALL BANDS sticker, VHF / UHF connections are doubled.
HSC club stations DLØHSC, DKØHSC and DAØHSC counts 2 points per band for HF and on VHF / UHF 3 points.

Application
Award fee for the Basic diploma: 5 EUR, for each sticker 1 EUR.
The application must be accompanied by a list of the following data: date, UTC, band and HSC number of each station worked, sorted by HSC number. Let the data match the QSL Cards and in the list by an HSC member or the incumbent.
Authenticate using your radio club or local association. Please submit files in MS Excel® format.
Misrepresentations in the list or in the confirmations may lead to disqualification by decision of the Diploma Manager which will be final.

Diploma applications should be sent to the Diploma Manager Hartmut Büttig, DL1VDL,
WHSC Manager, Am Lindenberg 33, 01328 Dresden, GERMANY.

Tks DK5JI and Werner Thies DIG Bulletin #1956 11/24/17

E-mail: DL1VDL@gmx.de
Internet: www.highspeedclub.org

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

A157

AUSTRIA           — The FT8 Digital Mode Club Series (FT8-DMC) --

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.

INDONESIA       Worked Indonesian Kabupaten Kota (WIKK)

1.      What is WIKK
The Worked Indonesian Kabupaten Kota (WIKK) award is an International Award Program with the goal of attracting interest in Amateur Radio through the communication with various Kabupaten (Regency) and Kota (City) of Indonesia. The "WIKK" program is established to encourage making confirmed contacts with the greatest variety of Indonesian areas according to IKK Number. There are currently 11 different certificate awards varying in difficulty and complexity, and also a Plaque and Throphy available for "Honor Roll" and "Honor Roll #1".

2.      Rules
   a. The Worked Indonesian Kabupaten Kota (WIKK) Award is available to all licensed radio amateurs and SWLs everywhere in the world.
   b. WIKK is issued for radio contacts with specified numbers of Kabupaten (Regency) and Kota (City) in the Indonesian territory.
   c. All QSO/HRDs must be made on any amateur HF bands, on or after August 17, 1945 (Indonesia Independence Day).
   d. Special event call signs and portable operation are also valid in this program, as long as it has information about the location (Kabupaten or Kota).
       e. Endorsements may be requested for bands (Mixed and any Single Band) and modes (CW, Phone, Digital and Mixed). If an endorsement is not specifically requested, the Award will be issued in Mixed Bands and Mixed Modes.
   f. Confirmation of QSO/HRDs are necessary. The confirmation may be provided as QSL card paper or any electronic form (LoTW, e-QSL, Clublog etc.) as far have detail information of the station location (Kabupaten or Kota).
           g. It is not necessary to submit QSL Cards, however they must be in possession of the applicant and must be produced upon request for inspection (by scan and sending via e-mail).
   h. Applicants must have made all QSOs/HRDs from same DXCC entity.

3.      Application and Fee
         a. The application must be accompanied by QSL card list (GCR) furnished with the call signs of stations worked, dates, times, bands, modes and IKK Number.
        b. Applicants may attach the list and scans of the QSL cards.
       c. The list should be arranged in order of IKK Number.
       d. Please send the application via e-mail to Award Manager:
           1). Stephan Busono W2FB (for DX), e-mail: sbusono(at)gmail.com
           2). Adhi Widodo YB3MM (for DX and Indonesia), email: yb3mm(at)mdxc.org
       e. For applicants without computer or internet connection, please send to Award Manager through air mail:
           Adhi Widodo YB3MM, PO Box 23 Malang 65101 Indonesia.
       f. The WIKK award is FREE, and it is issued as PDF or JPEG file. (Please contact Award Manager by email if request in paper award)
       g. The design and the fee of WIKK Plaque and Trophy is not decided yet. Please contact Award Manager by e-mail for inquiry.

4.      Publication
Applicants authorize the publication of his/her data related to this Award on internet or other media.

5.      IKK Number
Currently (October-2017) there are 514 Kota and Kabupaten in Indonesia. Please click on the following link for a copy of list of Kabupaten and Kota and their IKK Number.
Please note, if the QSOs/HRDs have made before the inauguration date of Kabupaten or Kota, it should use previous IKK Number.

IKK Number (pdf) = https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7INkCueULd0OW1VbkJ6a0E3U3M/view This is a PDF of the document which shows the name and whether the town is administered by a Kota or Kabupaten.   (This is a valid URL, and worked OK.)

E-mail (1) sbusono(at)gmail.com for DX including USA
E-mail (2) yb3mm(at)mdxc.org For DX and Indonesia
Internet: http://www.nusantaraaward.com/

ESTONIA          — The Active Club Series --

General requirements:
1. Contacts with the same station on different bands count for the award.
2. Diplomas are issued ONLY in the Electronic format.
3. The application request should be sent via es1djv@active-club.ru and should be sent in the form of an ADIF log.
4. For observers/SWL’S, the data should be sent via e-mail for the diploma with accompanying e-mail of the log of observations should be sent to es1djv@active-club.ru .

               Diploma "Lake Peipsi".

To obtain this award, you need to make contacts in using SSB with the radio amateurs of the settlements located on the shore of the Lake Piepsi.

In Estonia the towns along the lake are: :
Alajoe, Joepera, Kallaste, Katase, Kolkja, Kuru, Kukita, Kaasiku, Kasepaa, Kauksi, Karjamaa, Kodavere, Lahe, Lohusuu, Mehikoorma, Mustve, Meerpalu, Nina, Ninasi, Omedu, Pusi, Praaga, Piirissaar Island, Raja, Remniku, Rootsikula, Rannapungerja, Smolnitsa, Tiheda, Uuskula, Vasknarva, Varnja, Vilusi.

In Russia the towns on their side of the Lake Piepsi are:
Vetvenik, Gdov, Domozhirka, Dragotina, Zigoska-1, Zalahtovye, Kunest, Kobylye fortified settlement, Kolokolovo, Laptovitsy, Lyadiny, Lunyovshchina, Mda, Ostrovtsy, Podlipje, Podleshe, Polichino, Sosno, Sinkovschina, Sloboda, Sosno, Samolva, Spitsino, Storozhinets , The Mouth, Chudskaya Rudnica, Cherma, Yamshchina.

Levels of the award:
Diploma of the 1st degree is given for contacting at least 25 towns.
A diploma of the 2nd degree is given for contacting 20 towns.
A diploma of the 3rd degree is given for contacting 15 towns.
A diploma of the 4th degree is given for contacting 10 towns.

Contacts are valid if made on or after May 25, 2017.

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   Diploma of the 5th region of Estonia! [ES5]

To obtain this diploma, you need to make 50 contacts using the SSB mode with radio amateurs from the 5th region of the Republic of Estonia. These contacts will come from Jõgev and Tartu counties (Jogevamaa, Tartumaa). Repeated communications with the same stations using other bands should NOT be counted.

Estonia-ES5-2017

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                              "Summer in Pärnu County" Diploma

This diploma program runs from June 1 to August 31 each year. To obtain the diploma, you need to make 25 connections using SSB with radio amateurs from Pärnu County.

Image: Estonia-ParnuCounty-2017

A167

RUSSIA       Voronezh - The Cradle Of Navy

This award may be earned for carrying out two-way radio contacts with amateur radio stations of the city of Voronezh and of the Voronezh region.

Requirements: seekers of the diploma must use one of the following sets of rules:
1. Hold at least one radio contact with U3OA on all amateur bands;
2. Make at least 3 contacts with ... / mm stations using any amateur bands. OR make 50 QSOs with amateur radio stations of the Voronezh region on all amateur bands.

1. All bands and modes OK with starting date of 1 Jan 2003.
2. SWLs and hams of Voronezh and of the Voronezh region diploma "VORONEZH - CRADLE OF NAVY OF RUSSIA" is issued on the same terms.
3. Application should be in the form of a log extract from and two signatures from witnesses.
4. Applications are welcome in electronic form. rz3ov@mail.ru
5. E-mail subject line to include: "Application for Diploma Voronezh cradle of the Naval Fleet of Russia.
6. The award fee (including shipping costs)
   a. for radio amateurs of Russia - 100 rubles
   b. for radio amateurs of CIS countries = $6 or 5 IRC.
   c. - to non-CIS countries - $ 8 or 8 IRC.
7. Application and diploma payment should be sent to: 394028, Russia, Voronezh, 28, str. Barrikadnaya, d. 29-a, kv. 73, Kopylov Alexey Romanovich RZ3OV.

E-mail: rz3ov@mail.ru

Russia-CradleNavyRussia-2017

BELGIUM                       BAFARA AWARD

This Award is instituted by the Belgian Air Force Amateur Radio Association , is available to all licensed radio amateurs AND Short Wave Listeners.

Requirements: Contact members of BAFARA: ON stations need 10 points, EU stations: 5 points   and DX stations: 3 points.

Point Values:
Contacts with BAFARA member stations = 1 point each.
Contacts with BAFARA club & special event stations = 2 points each.

Other:
1. Each station may be contacted ONCE.
2. There are NO band or mode restrictions.
3. Contacts made via relay and/or automatic stations are NOT allowed.
4, Only contacts made AFTER 01 January 1992 are valid.

Applying: Send request GCR list (SWL stations should mail cards to the sponsor. The cards will be returned) to: Patrick DUBUC ON4MAW, Rue des Aiselies 113, B6040 Charleroi, Belgium.

Fee: .JPG version (via E-Mail):    € 10,00 or $ 15,00 (USA $ only) .
      Hardcopy (Via postal Mail): € 15,00 or $ 20,00 (USA $ only)
         (IRCs are not accepted.)
Payment can also via transfer to the bank account of BAFARA:
       p/a: Oudestraat 8, B3560 Lummen, Belgium. IBAN: BE22 2907 4368 2247   BIC:GEBABEBB.

List of Valid BAFARA member stations (as if 10 July 2017)
ON1AKK, BUX, BXO, DDN, DKY, DNF, DWN (7)
ON2BAS, BFQ, BID, KFJ, KS, (5)
ON3ANY, CW, DAG , JLF, IWB, ME, MKL, RY, SLW, SST, TA, VGA, WLA, WZ, YT(15)
ON4AAI, AGV, AHJ, ALV, ANE, ANM, ARL, ATZ, AWK, AWM, AWN, AXV, BAN, BCG, BDK, BPC, BZ, CAN, CCT, CDI, CFC, CJW, CLB, CLJ, CMO, COX, CVL, DW, DY, FAB, FG, FKK, ILL, KBL, KZF, LAC, LDK, LDL, LDR, LJ, LN, LO, MAW, MS, MZ, NS, NY, OP, PD, PK, SM, TJ, TYP, WYR, YA, YP, (56)
ON5AB, ADC, ADL, ARE, BDD, CK, CTS, EN, FO, GD, HO, JI, JLK, JPF, MD, MN, OW, PK, QA, QP, RKN, SX, VP, WO, YS (25)
ON6AS, CT, CY, EB, GPS, HI, IF, JE, JN, JRA, KL, KN, NU, TM, UO, VP, XI, YE, YF (19)
ON7AA, AMI, BAU, BH, BPS, BQ, CFK, DC, DDG, DEF, DJU, EN, HO, HQ, II, JFK, KC, KL, MV, NW, NY, PH, PV, QL, SR, SV, UT, VZ, WG, WZ, YZ (31)
ON8BV, KM, MC, OF, PV, RA (6)
ON9CMR (1)
5T0JL, AB7KW, EB5TT, F5VLS, KB8RUI, KJ7MG, TJ9CF, VE2GOO (8)

ONL2674, 2727, 3060, 7956, 8858, (5)

OP4D, OP4J, OP4L, OP7F, OR7D, OR7Z, OS0C, OS6C, OS7P, OT6I, OT7N (11)
Clubstations: ON4BAF, ON4BFS, ON6AF, ON6AP (4)
Special event stations: ON16FF, ON3ØNTM, ON4ØBAF,ON4ØC13ØH, ON4ØSM, ON47FOUGA,
ON6ØAF, ON65AF, OR7ØAF, OP7ØBFS (10)

E-mail: on4maw@uba.be
Internet: www.bafara.be

(This award is not new, but contains revisions from the sponsored. Rewritten December 2017)

A174

USA           The Rag Chewers' Club Award

The Society for the Preservation of Amateur Radio (SPAR) is pleased to offer the ever popular Rag Chewers' Club award. This prestigious award is available to all amateur radio operators who submit evidence of having "chewed the rag" using amateur radio.

The Rag Chewers' Club award was offered by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) for many years. It was initially free of charge and very popular, especially for new hams. Later the ARRL began charging for the award and its popularity waned. Finally, in 2004, the ARRL decided to discontinue the award due to lack of interest. In view of the history and goodwill embodied in this most noble of ham radio activities, Rag Chewing, SPAR has reactivated this unique and illustrious award.

To qualify for the Rag Chewers' Club award, you need to submit a report of having had a 2 way QSO (not a net) using amateur radio that lasted at least 30 minutes. RCC members are encouraged to invite new hams of any age or license class to apply for the award. Of course, all the rules and regulations pertaining to the Amateur Radio Service must be followed during any QSO.

Official Rules
1. Submit the report of a QSO that lasted at least 30 minutes. Any mode or band is eligible.
2. The awards are numbered in the order issued.
3. The award may carry an endorsement by operating mode for Phone, CW and Digital.
   a. Phone (Any voice mode: AM, FM, SSB)
   b. CW
   c. Digital (Any digital mode: RTTY, PSK31, MFSK, SSTV, Hellschrieber, etc.)
4. Details of the report must include
   a. Station contacted
   b. Date, time and length of QSO
    c. Frequency and mode of QSO
5. Endorsement for additional modes should be requested by submitting a new application. The certificate number will not change, only the listed endorsements wil be updated on the new certificate.
6. Recipients of the RCC Award will be listed on the SPAR web site.

An online application form can be found at the Award Application web page. Award applications may also be submitted by email to awards@spar-hams.org . The award document suitable for printing and framing in the form of an Adobe PDF file will be sent as an attachment via return email. In the case that email attachments are not acceptable, please make a request with the application and other arrangements will be made if feasible.

E-mail: awards@spar-hams.org
Internet: http://www.spar-hams.org/index.php?pg=11

Tks: VA3RJ 12/19/17

A176

This adds one the best “classical” awards. Minor changes by sponsor give us this chance to enjoy the Danes historic mermaid. We visited the statue 2 years ago on a trip to many Baltic countries. The actual statue it is the "essence" of Denmark, still very popular after all these years. Just picture hundreds of tourists (me, too.....) using zoom lenses or holding your camera above your head, to hide those hundreds of tourists. It's a classic image.

DENMARK                   THE COPENHAGEN AWARD:

On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Copenhagen (the capital of Denmark) in 1967, the Copenhagen section of Eksperimenterende Danske Radioamatører (E.D.R.) issues "The Copenhagen Award". Required numbers of contacts with stations in the Copenhagen area
(postalcodes 1000 to 2999) are As follows:

                                            HF VHF UHF
Scandinavian stations:             15   10     5
Other European stations:         10   5      3
DX-stations:                            5    2      1

Phone, CW or mixed, all bands.

The same rules apply to SWL's. Send a log Extract of the necessary numbers of QSOs certified by two other amateurs and the fee of 5 USD should be send to the award custodian:

Allis Andersen OZ1ACB, Kagsaavej 34, DK-2860 Soeborg, DENMARK.
Phone: +45 44 85 25 30
E-mail: oz1acb@wiland.dk

Images thanks to Allis.

A180

BELARUS AGB-Digital awards - FT8 Program

The International Club AGB issues Diplomas for QSO Digital Modulation. You can receive these Diplomas free of charge if certain conditions are met. Diplomas are issued in electronic PDF format (with the exception of additional special cases for unique certain diplomas). If you have any questions, please contact the AGB-Digital awards managers - Igor EU1EU-OK8EU or Arnis YL3GBC to clarify the conditions for obtaining the Diploma.

Diplomas can be obtained by all licensed amateur stations, provided that the appropriate conditions are met.

AGB-Digital-FT8 award series
The Diplomas were created by the AGB Club to popularize the activity with the newly developed digital FT8 modulation type.

The Following diplomas are offered:
AGB-Digital-FT8 Basic award
AGB-Digital-FT8 World award
AGB-Digital-FT8 Africa award
AGB-Digital-FT8 Antarctica award
AGB-Digital-FT8 Asia award
AGB-Digital-FT8 Europe award
AGB-Digital-FT8 North America award
AGB-Digital-FT8 South America award
AGB-Digital-FT8 VK & Oceania award

QSO are protected on the following ranges: 2190m, 630m, 160m, 80m, 40m, 30m, 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, 10m, 6m, 4m, 2m, 70cm, 23cm, 9cm, 6cm, 3cm, 1,25cm.

QSO for FT8 modulation are valid if made on or after 01/June/2017.
Your application for the Diploma and ADIF file must contain at least the following elements :
CALL, Date, Time, RST, QTH-Loc (minimum 4 digits, eg KO34 ..)

SWL Diplomas are not issued.
The diploma is planned to be processed by Hamlog.ru on the pages of diplomas of the club AGB
www.AGB.hamlog.ru or www.AGB.hamlog.ru/agbdigital/ where you can fill your log and download diplomas.

Also you can send applications for diplomas to managers of this series of Diplomas:
Igor EU1EU - EU1EU@mail.ru (President of AGB club)
Arnis YL3GBC - YL3GBC@mail.ru (Chief of Latvia division AGB club)

DESCRIPTION OF EACH AWARD:
1. AGB-Digital-FT8 Basic award
The diploma was created by the AGB Club to popularize the activity with the Digital FT8 modulation type.
All Digital QSOs must have been made with the FT8 mod.
The applicant must make at least 50 QSO + 1 QSO with an AGB-member.
No Restrictions on bands, continents, countries..

2. AGB-Digital-FT8 World award
The diploma was created by the AGB Club to popularize the activity with the Digital FT8 modulation type.
All Digital QSOs must have been made with the FT8 mod.
The applicant must make at least 70 QSO
It is also necessary to have contacts with at least 3 continents and 10 DXCC countries.
No Restrictions on bands, continents, countries.

3. AGB-Digital-FT8 Africa award
The diploma was created by the AGB Club to popularize the activity with the Digital FT8 modulation type.
All Digital QSOs must have been made with the FT8 mod.
The applicant must make at least 10 QSOs
You also need to have contacts from at least 2 DXCC countries.
Limitations on bands- no.

4. AGB-Digital-FT8 Antarctica award
The diploma was created by the AGB Club to popularize the activity with the Digital FT8 modulation type
All Digital QSOs must have been made with the FT8 mod.
The applicant must make at least 5 QSOs.
It is necessary to have contacts with 2 Antarctic stations.
Limitations on bands - no.

5. AGB-Digital-FT8 Asia award
The diploma was created by the AGB Club to popularize the activity with the Digital FT8 modulation type.
All Digital QSOs must have been made with the FT8 mod.
The applicant must make at least 50 QSOs.
It is also necessary to have contacts with 5 Asian DXCC countries.
Limitations on bands - no.

6. AGB-Digital-FT8 Europe award
The diploma was created by the AGB Club to popularize the activity with the Digital FT8 modulation type.
All Digital QSOs must have been made with the FT8 mod.
The applicant must make at least 50 QSOs.
It is also necessary to have contacts with 20 DXCC countries of Europoe.
Limitations on bands - no.

7. AGB-Digital-FT8 North America award
The diploma was created by the AGB Club to popularize the activity with the Digital FT8 modulation type.
All Digital QSOs must have been made with the FT8 mod.
The applicant must make at least 50 QSOs.
It is also necessary to have contacts with at least 5 DXCC countries of North America..
Limitations on bands - no.

8. AGB-Digital-FT8 South America award
The diploma was created by the AGB Club to popularize the activity with the Digital FT8 modulation type.
All digital QSOs must have been made with the FT8 mod.
The applicant must make at least 50 QSOs.
It is also necessary to have contacts with 5 DXCC countries of South America.
Limitations on bands - no.

AGB-Digital-FT8 VK & Oceania award
The diploma was created by the AGB Club to popularize the activity with the Digital FT8 modulation type.
All digital QSOs must have been made with the FT8 mod.
The applicant must make at least 10 QSO
It is also necessary to have contacts with 3 DXCC countries.
Limitations on ranges - no.

All Rules for AGB AWARDS:
All amateurs radio can earn AGB awards. Your application (or GCR-list - (General Certification Rule)) with confirming of two amateurs radio and fee (10 US$ / 8 EURO) send to AGB Award Application manager:
1. Remigijus Vaicius, LY8O (ex LY2MW), P.O.Box 1029, Vilnius 2000, LITHUANIA
2. Jaroslav Rossler, OK1BZ, ul.Vetrna 2716/8, CZ 40011, Usti-nad-Labem, Czech Republic
3. Special for Russia => Valery Sorokin, RA3LZ, p.o.box 10, Viazma 215110, Smolensk Region, Russia

You also can receive AGB awards in alternative version. The award will be issued in electronic form in the PDF format. For this purpose you should issue the application in the GCR format to send to AGB manager. After confirmation of your application you must to make transaction by PayPal - $3 USD for each award. Obtaining alternative awards possibly only via email and transactions only by PayPAL.
If you have any questions - send e-mail for Igor EU1EU-OK8EU ( EU1EU@mail.ru or eu1euster@gmail.com )

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

A183

Long Term Award

UKRAINE Polissya Diploma

This award is sponsored by Zhitomir Regional Department of Ukrainian Amateur Radio League.
All stations who make at least 25 QSOs (SWL) that are made from 1 January 2012 with Radioamateurs from the city Zhitomir and the Zhitomir Region using any of the HF and VHF Bands, using all modes. Repeated QSOs (SWL) are not valid..

Stations located in Zhitomir city or region may be recognized by examining QSL cards and noting that the station QSL card shows the U.R. district region award to be marked as ZH-01 to ZH-28.

To receive the award Polissya you must send an application in a standard form to the address:
PO Box 112, Zhitomir, 10014 Ukraine.

Internet: http://zhrrc.com.ua/dyplomy/dyplom-polissja/

Ths K1BV Research 12/27/ 2017

Image:Ukraine-Zhitomir-Award-2017

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

Two of the towers are shown here, one on the left on the water and the second on the hill.

A196

RUSSIA Novgorod the Great

This award is sponsored by the amateur radio clubs of the Novgorod region.
Amateur Radio station who fulfill the conditions necessary to carry out the award requirements with amateur radio stations of Veliky Novgorod and Novgorod region, and have earned 30 points will be awarded this certificate. .
There are no time restrictions in making contacts with Novrogorod.
Points for QSO / SWL awarded for radio (observation) with hams Novgorod Region follows:

QSO Values:
HF communications = 3 points.
VHF and via satellite = 10 points.
Club Stations = 5 points.
Special Events Radio on HF = 10 points.
Special Events Radio on VHF = 15 points

If the contacts are made during periods of special contacts during special events, the points on the table above are doubled. Stations may make multiple contacts for the award as long as different bands or modes are used. .

The award is a digital file and should be requested by the sponsor RN1TU. The application for a diploma certified by the established normal procedure, and should be sent to the address: Budaeva Alexander, mkr.Krechevitsy, d.164, kv.45, Veliky Novgorod, 173022, Russia.

E-mail: rn1tu [dot] mail.ru
Internet: rn1tu [dot]@mail.ru
Internet: http://cqnovgorod.ru/smf/index.php?topic=16.0

Tks QRZ.ru 1/18/18

ENGLAND Worked RAOTA 50 Certificate

The Radio Amateur Old Timers' Association seeks to keep alive the pioneer spirit and traditions of the past in today’s Amateur Radio by means of personal and radio contact, while being mindful of any special needs.

Full Membership : Open to anyone who has been actively involved in Amateur Radio for over 25 years. You do not need to have held an Amateur Radio licence for the whole of that period of time, or even to have held one at all.

Associate membership : Those who have been actively involved in Amateur Radio for a shorter period are warmly invited to apply for Associate Membership. This carries all the benefits of full membership, but without the voting rights.

A number of members have expressed an interest in a certificate awarded for working 50 members of RAOTA. A certificate is also available for higher numbers of contacts, in increments of 25 (75, 100, 125, etc).

Certificates will be issued free, on trust, to members of RAOTA on submission of a log showing Call signs, QSO Dates, Reports, and Membership numbers exchanged.
The award is available to non-members, but the log must be counter-signed by a RAOTA. member. A fee of £2 in stamps must be enclosed when submitting the log.

Logs to be submitted to Eric (G3KPU) for checking. By post to...
Mr E.H.Prince, 9 Alwyn Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorks DN8 5JG

Award rules:
1. Contact must be made with at least 50 members of RAOTA.
2. Logs may be back dated.
3. All modes and bands may be used.
4. Contacts with another member only count once.

Tks QRZ.com 1/19/18

England-RAOTA-50Certificate-2018

QRZru is BIG on award hunting from Russia and other cyrillic language writing/speaking countries. In the late 1990's, they asked me to share awards as they were developing their worldwide system into cyrillic text. Awards are BIG in Russia, if you've noticed. In turn, they agreed to send me their Russian awards. We both benefited in this two-way street, and QRZ.ru provided me with English language rules on literally hundreds of awards from Russia. I think this is the first award series that they have ever offered on their own. Now, plaques are fairly expensive, and I might be concerned about sending funds unless the were an honest vendor. I believe they are that honest vendor.

A201

RUSSIA           Award Program of the QRZ.ru Staff

The Technical Portal QRZ.RU released a series of its own awards. They are intitled "24 HOURS".

The series are built on some famous awards, but with the requirement for you to make the needed contacts within a 24 hour period. Yes, 24 hours. You choose the time and date, and go for the goal.
The Regions of Russia would be the hardest one. Some of them are REALLY rare. But you should be able to work the other three by operating during the major contests.

Here are the four awards in the form of plaques.
    Regions of Russia
    Countries of the world
    Islands of the world
    Zones of the world

1. The REGIONS OF RUSSIA Plaque
This plaque is issued for QSOs / SWLs with 40 different regions of Russia during 24 hours on any bands and any modes.
Plaque is 200x250mm.
To confirm your QSOs we need only scans of your QSLs, or screenshots of LOTW, E-QSL and CLUBLOG.

This plaque costs 46 EUR or 52 USD via PayPal. The cost includes AIR MAIL delivery with track number provision.
All requests and questions have to be sent to RW3DD (e-mail is OK on QRZ.COM).

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2. COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD Plaque

This plaque is issued for QSOs / SWLs with 50 different Countries and territories of the world during 24 hours on any bands
and any modes.
Plaque is 200x250mm.
To confirm your QSOs we need only scans of your QSLs, or screenshots of LOTW, E-QSL and CLUBLOG.

This plaque costs 46 EUR or 52 USD via PayPal. The cost includes AIR MAIL delivery with track number provision.
All requests and questions have to be sent to RW3DD (e-mail is OK on QRZ.COM).

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3. ISLANDS OF THE WORLD Plaque

This plaque is issued for QSOs / SWLs with 20 different Islands of the world during 24 hours on any bands and any modes.
Plaque is 200x250mm.
To confirm your QSOs we need only scans of your QSLs, or screenshots of LOTW, E-QSL and CLUBLOG.

This plaque costs 46 EUR or 52 USD via PayPal. The cost includes AIR MAIL delivery with track number provision.
All requests and questions have to be sent to RW3DD (e-mail is OK on QRZ.COM).
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4. ZONES OF THE WORLD Plaque

This plaque is issued for QSOs / SWLs with 20 different WAZ zones during 24 hours on any bands and any modes.
Plaque is 200x250mm.
To confirm your QSOs we need only scans of your QSLs, or screenshots of LOTW, E-QSL and CLUBLOG.

This plaque costs 46 EUR or 52 USD via PayPal. The cost includes AIR MAIL delivery with track number provision.
All requests and questions have to be sent to RW3DD (e-mail is OK on QRZ.COM).

A202.
USA Florida County Award

Work all 67 counties beginning with QSOs dated not earlier than January 1, 2000, using any mode, band, but without repeater QSOs.

Special endorsements are available:
Modes: MIXED, SSB, CW or DIGITAL.
Bands: All bands from 10 to 160 meters, VHF and UHF.
No use of repeater contacts.

A special endorsement is available for working all 67 counties during a single FQP (Florida QSO Party). The cost for the award for domestic USA stations is $US5. For DX stations, the cost is $US6 or 5 current issued IRCs. Your QSL’s are not needed. Please use special Worked All Florida application: http://floridaqsoparty.org/wp-content/uploads/WAF-App.pdf
Requires completing PDF document.

Send a GCR list to: Charlie Wooten NF4A, 1709 New Hampshire Avenue, Lynn Haven, FL. 32444.

E-mail: nf4a@knology.net
Internet: floridaqsoparty.org/awards/worked-all-Florida-award/

A205

UKRAINE Makeevka Award

This award is sponsored by the Radio Club "Signal" to publicize the city of Makeevka.
Contact amateur stations located in the town of Makeevka using HF and VHF in the Donetsk Region, as well as the area of the Donetsk Region. Contacts must be made on or after January 1, 2005.

Contacts required:
- Ukraine stations need at least 10 contacts with radio amateurs of the city of Makeevka.
- Stations located in CIS countries need at least 5 contacts with radio amateurs of the city of Makeevka.
- Stations located in other countries need at least 3 contacts with radio amateurs of the city of Makeevka.
-For radio amateurs located in the Donetsk region, it is necessary to make 15 contacts on HF or 10 contacts using VHF with radio amateurs of the city of Makeevka.

Other:
1. Repeated radio contacts are counted if made with the same station operating on other bands and modes.
2. Repeater links are not valid.
3. The diploma "Makeyevka" is issued free of charge in electronic form.
4. The application for a diploma is made in the form of a log extract.

Applications:
Address for sending applications: ut2iy@yandex.ru Repienko Eduard Ivanovich.

E-mail: ut2iy@yandex.ru
Internet: https://clubsignal.ru/diplomy/item/12-makeevka-award

Tks K1BV Research 1/28/18

A210

RUSSIA From the Vikings to the Greeks

This award is sponsored by the Amateur Radio Club of the Novgorod region. You may earn this award by following the conditions necessary by making contacts located in countries located in countries and regions throughout the locations and regions which were a part of the Middle Ages known as the trade route "from the Vikings to the Greeks". They are shown in the following list:

Countries:
1. Denmark (OZ)
2. Sweden (SM)
3. Norway (the LA)
4. Finland (OH)
5. Turkey (TA)

Russian cities and regions (RA-RZ):
6. St. Petersburg
7. Leningrad region.
8. g.Novgorod
9. Novgorod region.
10. Pskov region.
11. Tver region.
12. Smolensk region.

Belarusian region (EW):
13. Vitebsk.
14. Mogilev.
15. Gomel.

Ukrainian cities and regions (UR-UZ):
16. Chernihiv region.
17. Kiev.
18. Kyiv region.
19. Cherkasy region.
20. Dnepropetrovsk region.
21. Zaporozhye region.
22. Kherson region.

A Total of 22 regions, countries, territories, etc are listed. A QSO, with radio communication with each of the areas is required. Payment and shipment is made by sending a postal transfer amount equivalent to $ 2.5 on the MICEX exchange rate on the day of payment for Russian stations, $ 3 for radio stations of the CIS and $ 4for amateur radio operators in other countries.

The application for a diploma certified by two licensed amateur stations with receipt of money (and it is better to copy) is sent to the following address: Budaeva Alexander, mkr.Krechevitsy, d.164, kv.45, Veliky Novgorod, 173022. If there are questions, use E-Mail to contact the sponsor : rn1tu [ dot] mail.ru

E-mail: rn1tu@mail.ru
Internet: http://www.qrz.ru/awards/19.html
Web-site: http://www.r1t.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=21

Tks QRZ.ru 2/5/18

A216

RUSSIA           Sadko Diploma

This award is sponsored by the Amateur Radio Club of the Novgorod region. To earn this award, you will have to make contacts with amateur radio stations located in the countries and territories listed below, who visited the Novgorod merchants during the IX-XIV centuries.

    Moldova (ER)                             Estonia (ES)
    Belarus (EW)                             Turkmenistan (EZ)
    Hungary (HA)                            Norway (LA)
    Lithuania (LY)              Bulgaria (LZ)
    Czech Republic (OK)                   Slovakia (OM)
    Denmark (OZ)                           Netherlands (PA)
    Russia, Novgorod. (RA1T ..)       Russian, Asian part (RA9-0 ..)
    Sweden (SM)                            Turkey (TA)
    Kazakhstan (UN)               Ukraine (UR-UZ)
    Latvia (YL)              Romania (YO)
    Azerbaijan (4J)                          Georgia (4L)

This is a total 22 QSOs, and radio communication with each of the areas is required to earn the award. (PS, Temporarily radio QSOs with Turkmenistan are not mandatory.)

The diploma Payment and shipment is made by postal transfer for the amount equivalent to $2.5 on the MICEX exchange rate on the day of payment for Russian stations, $US3 for radio located in the CIS and $US4 for amateur radio operators in other countries. The application for a diploma will be certified by the established order, (GCR list from applicant) with the receipt of money (and it is better to copy) is sent to the following address: Budaeva Alexander, mkr.Krechevitsy, d.164, kv.45, Veliky Novgorod, 173022, Russia.      E-mail: rn1tu [ dot] mail.ru

E-mail: rn1tu@mail.ru
Internet: http://www.r1t.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=20

Tks http://www.qrz.ru/awards/18.html

A217

RUSSIA           Districts of the Novgorod Region

Diploma is electronic and is available in 3 classes depending on the number of DISTRICTS contacted. The requirements specify 7, 14 or 22 different administrative districts in the Novogorod Region.

The list of administrative regions below. For convenience, listed as the numbering of these areas on the RDA program.

NV-01 Novgorod                   NV-14 Novgorod State
NV-04 Batetsky District        NV-15 Okulovsky Neighborhood
NV-05 Borovichsky State       NV-16 Parfino Area
NV-06, Valdai region              NV-17 Pestovsky Area
NV-07 Volotovsky State       NV-18 Poddorsky District
NV-08 Demyansk State       NV-19 Soletsky District
NV-09 Krestezkiy State       NV-20 Starorussky Area
NV-10 Lyubytinsky District   NV-21 Hvoyninsky Area
NV-11 Malovishersky State   NV-22 Kholmsky Area
NV-12 Maryovsky District       NV-23 Chudovsky Area
NV-13 Moshenskoy District   NV-24 Shimsky district

Other:
1. Contacts of the Novgorod region must be made on or after the year 2000.
2. Communications through repeaters, repeaters, via the Internet (EchoLink, etc.) are not counted.
3. SWLs may earn the award on the same basis as amateurs.
4. Applications can be used: Word, Exel, either ADIF, or Cabrillo,
5. Applications may be sent to the award manager at the e-mail address: rn1tu [dot] mail.ru.
6. The award manager may, at their discretion, request confirmation of any QSO. Such Confirmation may be in the form of a photo, as well as links and screen shots of pages from log books or photos of magazines e-QSL, LoTW, HRD Log, etc.
7. Distribution of electronic versions of the diploma is absolutely free.

Image: Russia-DistrictOfNMovgorodRegion.jpg

E-mail: rn1tu@mail.ru
Internet: http://www.r1t.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=19

Tks QRZ.ru 2/7/18

A221

FRANCE            Diploma Of The Puy De DOME (DD63)

The diploma can be obtained by any station who is a licensed amateur or SWL. There are three classes available:
    - HF
    - VHF
    - SATELLITE

All modes are permitted (SSB, CW, FM, SSTV or others....).
The applicant must send a certified list (GCR) of contacts. QSL Cards do not need to be sent.

Requirements:     Have contacted or heard:
a. HF = 10 stations of Department 63. (OM and SWLs living in Dept 63 need 20 Stations).
b. VHF = 5 Stations of Department 63 (OM and SWLs living in Dept 63 need 10 Stations)
c. Satellite = 5 Stations of the Department 63.

Send your application, verified by two witnesses and fee of 7.62 Euros. Checks must be made payable to the REF63. You may also send 10 IRC or $US10.

Diploma Manager is F5MIU. Send list of contacts and fee to: Francis Boulot 6, Rue Saint Jalih,. Pont Du Chateau, 63430, France.

Email: expertises.rf@wanadoo.fr
Internet: http://ref63.r-e-f.org/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=47

Tks K1BV Research 2/19/18

A222

The DLD Award is an official award of the German Amateur Radio Club (DARC) and which is sponsors this award that is available to all licensed amateurs and SWL's. All members of DARC and its associate club VFDB and club stations of both organizations are issued a District Location Code (DOK).        To qualify for the DLD award, applicants must submit QSL cards from licensed radio amateurs showing the numbers of DOK's worked, or for SWL's, heard.
The DLD award is issued in different classes on each band as follows: DLD 100, DLD 200, DLD 300, DLD 400, DLD 500 (with lapel badge), DLD 600, DLD 700 DLD 800, DLD 900, and DLD 1000 (with engraved badge of honor).
   Many German awards take advantage of this DLD system when issuing their own awards. German stations have an excellent record for showing their DLD number on their QSL cards.
   The information shown below expands the existing award to a new and very high standard, as the Trophy will require 1500 different clubs and special events.

GERMANY               DLD Trophy

The DXC's DX Department is issuing a new prestigious award, the DLD Trophy. For this award, you complete an application for 1500 different DOKs, including at least 800 classical DOKs, (issued for clubs) and the rest consisting special short time issued DOKs for anniversaries and other events. . The award may be issued with an endorsement for single band.
The general rules applicable to DLD diplomas continue to apply.

The diploma fee of 25 € must be transferred to the following account:
DARC e.V. DLD, Postbank FFM, IBAN: DE58500100600401156605 BIC: PBNKDEFF
Subject: (call-sign) (your dld number). It can also be paid by PayPal. If PayPal is used, then you must contact the manager: Andreas "Eddy" Herzig, DM5JBN, Bergring 5, 08058 Zwickau, Germany for further instructions.

E-mail dm5jbn@darc.de
Internet: https://dcl.darc.de/~dcl/public/diplom_details.php?diplomid=3

Tks Werner DH1PAL 2/26/18

A223

USA                   ARRL Mobile DXCC Award

This award is available to amateurs who have contacted at least 100 DXCC entities from a vehicle, capable of moving itself, using only power and antennas that may also be moved with the vehicle. Contacts made any time in the past count and proof of contact (QSL cards or LoTW) is required, but do not need to be submitted with your application. ARRL may ask for proof of contact if there are any questions about the claimed QSO. The MOBILE DXCC is a one-time award and is non-endorsable. You do not have to be an ARRL member to qualify.

Please note that it is not required to be in motion while operating. Distracted driving is a serious concern. Exercise care when operating and obey all laws.

Definition of Mobile Station and Mobile Operating:
A mobile QSO appropriate for this award is defined as a QSO made from a mobile station which is contained in a legally licensed, self-propelled, land-based vehicle capable of movement before, after, or during the QSO and which provides all power to the radio equipment (no commercial or external electrical power can be used), and using only antennas mounted fully on the same mobile vehicle or a directly connected attachment and which moves together any time the vehicle is moved. The vehicle station must make the QSO with the DX entity exclusively and directly using only the mobile station. Use of any remote station, radio repeater, and internet interfaced station or system to assist in making the QSO is not permitted. Any contact made with antennas set-up or usable only when stopped to make the QSO (for example, a dipole or yagi) is classified as “portable” and not “mobile”

For this award. Mobile stations may use any legal power for the entity wherein they are located. This award specifically excludes QSOs made by aeronautical or maritime mobile stations.

To apply for the Mobile DXCC, just send a list of your contacts including call signs,
countries/entities and contact dates. Do not send QSLs. The list must also carry a signed statement from you that all of the contacts were made from a mobile station as described above.

Mobile DXCC Application. Use the special form (found at: http://www.arrl.org/mobile-DXCC   to apply for the Mobile DXCC Award.
List the QSOs alpha-numerically according to the DXCC List publication.

Along with your contact list, include fee if $16 for US certificate shipments or $18 for international certificate shipments. Please include your fee in the form of a check
or money order in US funds. Make sure to indicate your mailing address and your name as you want it to appear on the certificate. Mail the application and sent to this address: Mobile DXCC, ARRL, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111.

Internet: http://www.arrl.org/mobile-DXCC

Tks [DX-IS] 425 DX News - #1398

A228

SPAIN       The Municipalities of GALACIA

The Diploma Municipalities of Galicia (DMG) is granted according to the following rules:

The diploma: It is international and permanent., and may be earned by any radio amateur, including licensed amateur or SWL.   The basic requirement is to make two way contacts with at least (DMG) 50 of the 313 municipalities of Galicia, as reflected in the list of references which are available on the website at bottom of the page. .

The award is available in four levels of confirmed stations in Municipalities”:

Bronze      Silver      Gold       Complete
   50        150        250           313

The award will be granted in the mixed mode category, so the contacts made in Phone, CW and MGM (digital) are valid. The diploma is free and is issued only in digital format (no printed diplomas are sent).   If the number of legally listed municipalities takes place, endorsements will be noted to show the changed values.

Validation:
1. Contacts made as of January 1, 1999 and in any of the bands authorized by the current legislation will be valid, however contacts made through repeater, cross band, and Echolink are not permitted.
2. Contacts made from mobile stations will not be valid, mobile stations being understood as stations that are in motion.
3. All legal bands and modes will count as valid items.
   QSL cards will not be necessary.
   When the applicant has changed their call sign, all contacts will be valid, but the QSO with both call signs must be included in the request.

Request for the award:
1. If you are a member of URE , it is enough for you to send us, through this form , the PDF list of your accredited regions of Galicia. (See link below to obtain copies of the official lists.   2. If you are not a URE member, the application for the diploma must be signed by the President of a radio club (whether or not you are a URE member), and it is up to you to verify or not the corresponding QSL cards.
3. The application for the request of the diploma, will be sent through this web page , filled in all the mandatory fields requested.
4. Any request received, in a format different from the official model or incomplete data, will be considered void.

Problems:
Any other issue that is not contemplated in these rules will be interpreted and resolved by the manager of the diploma.     For any type of claim or information should be directed by email to dmg@radioclubbergantiños.es

Conduct:
Any irregular attempt will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant.
For the common good, we strongly urge you to participate in this diploma with good operational practices.

Internet: https://xn--radioclubbergantios-c4b.es/dmg/bases/
E-mail: dmg@radioclubbergantiños.es
Link to application: https://www.xn--radioclubbergantios-c4b.es/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Solicitud_DMG.docx

Tks K1BV research 2/23/18

A238
ESTONIA Estonias Russian-Speaking Population

Sponsored by the Estonian Radio Club “Active Life”. In Estonia live a lot of Russian-speaking people. If you take it exactly 45% of the population of the Republic of Estonia. A huge number of Russian speakers live on the shores of Lake Peipus and in the border with the Russian cities. Both from Narva - Ivangorod, so it is with the reversal of southern Estonia where it borders the Pskov region.
To obtain this diploma you should make SSB contacts with the stated numbers of QSO’s with Russian-speaking residents of Estonia. All contacts must be made with different stations.

1st degree = 50 contacts.
2nd degree = 30 contacts.
3rd degree = 10 contacts.

All contacts for this award must have been made on or after February 1, 2018.

Estonian call signs include ES0 - ES8, (ES9 is used for Special call sign)
The diploma is issued in electronic format only.
Send your application with the log in ADIF format sent to es1djv@active-club.ru .

E-mail: es1djv@active-club.ru
Internet: http://www.active-club.ru/forum/4

Tks QRZ.ru 3/15/18

A240
RUSSIA           Usvyaty, My Love!

The title of this award is either a mis-translation, or an expression of admiration for happy times in this location. I will vote for good times, remembered after many years.

This diploma is dated to the year of 997, which seems to be an anniversary of p.Usvyaty, .

To obtain the diploma you need to earn 100 points, which can be earned by making contacts with stations in the Pskov Region (RDA: PS). All contacts must be different, though QSOs with the same station is permitted if QSOs are made on different bands and different modes.

Point Values:
a. Stations frjom P.Usvyaty station and amateur radio related to p.Usvyaty = 20 points, and contacts with the rest of the Pskov region = 5 points.
b. Stations valued at 20 points: UA1WCF, UA1WDG, RA3DRC, RM1W, RA1CY .
Radio communication with one of the following call signs required.

For SWL, the diploma is issued on the same terms. The award is a digital image, and you may receive a diploma by going to: http://rv6amz.ru site and sending a statement with the observation of only the special call sign address rv6amz@mail.ru .

Diploma manager: Ivanec Alexander, RV6AMZ .
Web-site:    http://ua1wcf.ru/index/diplomy/0-9
Extras. information:    ua1wcf@mail.ru

Image: Russia-Usvyaty-2018

A244

RUSSIA Municipality of Vladikavkaz

Issued to licensed radio amateurs for making a minimum of 10 QSOs for Russians with radio amateurs (6J) in Vladikavkaz and the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania. Contacts should be made on HF bands (160-10 meters) during any calendar year (January 1 to December 31). For stations outside of Russia, only 3 QSOs are needed and for countries of the CIS, a total of 5 QSOs will be needed.

Telecommunication with special event call signs, such as RP6J, RP66VLK etc.) will be counted for 3 QSOs. Repeated QSOs are allowed if they are made on different bands and in different modes.

Diploma manager is RJ6J ( rj6j@yandex.ru ). Send an e-mail to the award manager with proper fee listed above, include a log extract and payment to: Ruslan S. Melikov RJ6J, P.O. Box 1012, Vladikavkaz 362003, Russia.

Cost for Paper award and mailing:
1, Russia - Russian stamp (denomination of 25 rubles) for the sum of 150 rubles.
2. CIS countries - $ 3 (or 6 IRC)
3. For other countries - $ 5 (or 10 IRC)
4. In electronic form, the diploma will be sent free of charge.

E-mail: rj6j@yandex.ru

Tks QRZ.ru 3/12/2018

A246
PORTUGAL CTWPX-PORTUGAL PREFIX AWARD

This beautiful award is issued for contacting 10 different call sign prefixes assigned to the Portuguese territory or its possessions ( including Madeira and Azores Archipelago). Separate Awards Modes: SSB,CW, MIXED and RTTY. Valid also for SWL Stations .

You can send the application form based on the log data, and it must be signed by two licensed radio amateurs or any official of the local radio club if you want you can send Qsl card photocopies (but NOT necessary).

There is award plaque if issued for contacting 30 different callsigns prefixes.
The Plaque has a hand painted Portuguese King Coat of Arms.

Any difference in the letters and numbers in the first part of a call denotes a new prefix. For example: CT1, CT14, CT98, CT5ØØ, all count as different prefixes.

Portable operation will not affect the prefix claimed. Only the prefix of the ANACOM assigned call may be counted. For stations operating from Madeira (CT3) or Azores (CU…) which counts as a separate DXCC country you may count either the prefix in the assigned call, or the prefix in the portable identifier. For example: CT1AAA/CT3 could be counted for either CT1, or CT3.
Both prefixes may be claimed if a second contact is made on a different band or mode, or on the same band/mode but after a time period of at least 24 hours has passed.

Contacts with stations outside the Portugal territory, or maritime mobiles outside territorial waters do not count for this award. For example: CT1AAA/DL1 or G/CT1AAA do not count because the station is not operating from Portugal.

Confirmations are not required for this award. Submit a computer or other list listing the prefixes you are claiming as follows: Call worked, Date, Band and Mode in (TIME and RST are Not Necessary)

Please list the prefixes in alphabetical order by prefix. Please number the contacts so a total can be quickly determined.

With your list of prefixes, submit a signed statement as follows:
I certify upon my honor that the contacts listed have been made in the manner represented,
and that I have obeyed the awards rules and all Amateur Radio rules as set forth by my licensing authority while making these contacts. Add your Signature- Date-.

Awards may be endorsed to reflect your operating accomplishments. For example: CW, SSB, RTTY, MIXED, Single Band, Mobile, etc.

Contacts may be made from any station location, during any span of time, and using any callsigns issued to you by a licensing authority. SWLs may apply on a heard basis.

Same Valid prefixes: CQ1, CQ2, CQ3, CQ4, CQ5, CQ6, CQ7, CQ8, CQ9, CQ98, CQØ, CQ5ØØ,
CR1, CR2, CR3, CR4, CR5, CR6, CR7, CR8, CR9, CRØ, CR5ØØ, CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CS7, CS8, CS9, CS98, CSØ, CS5ØØ, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7, CT8, CT9, CTØ, CT14, CT25, CT5ØØ, CT98, CU1, CU2, CU3, CU4, CU5, CU6, CU7, CU8, CU9, CUØ .

An application form is available on their website. Please use it when you apply.

Cost of the award € 5,00 or 8 IRC’s is $10 US
Cost of the plaque €30,00 is $70 US all applicants. Price and Plaque styles are subject to change without notice.

Send application, prefix list, certification statement, and payment to: Manuel Alberto C. Marques (CT1BWW), P.O. Box 41, 2781-901 OEIRAS, PORTUGAL.

E-Mail: ct1bww@cwhamradio.com
Internet: http://www.ct1bww.com/ctwpxaward.htm

Tks K1BV Research 3/17/18

A247
BRAZIL           DRB - DIPLOMA RADIOAMADORES BRASILEIROS

Basically, the goal is to make 2 way QSOs and contact different call signs and prefixes of Brazilian amateur stations.
1) In order to earn the diploma, contacts or SWL reports will be accepted without restriction of date, in the bands and modes approved for amateur radio amateurs in Brazil, and no repetition of calls may occur;
2) To apply for the diploma, simply send a GCR list with the personal data of the applicant and your E-mail address for the delivery of the Diploma, which may be sent by e-mail or traditional mail (Correios), with a list in alphabetical order of the Brazilian stations you have contacted. (see link GCR at the end of the rules);
2.1) As an option to the GCR, your log data is accepted in the cabrillo format, containing only the Brazilian codes and the contact / listening mode. The ADIF FILTER software
(http://www.sp7dqr.waw.pl/en/converters.php#afif2ccgen ), assists in generating the GCR quickly and securely. Any question in use please contact the custodian of this award.
3) The number of prefixes is the predominant value to determine which category of Diploma will be issued, also respecting the minimum number of indicatives provided, with the lowest value prevailing for issue of the Diploma, as follows:
   = Basic : 10 different prefixes and 100 different codes;
   = Endorsements : every 10 different prefixes and 100 different codes, ie:
   - 20 prefixes = 200 indicatives; - 30 prefixes = 300 codes, and so on.
   = Honor Roll 100 prefixes = 1,000 callsigns.
4) The diploma will be scanned with consignment via e-mail being the impression in charge of the applicant; (suggested format: A4)

5) ENDORSEMENTS: Observe the provisions for the basic diploma;
- Prefixes valid for the diploma (from 0 to 1):- PP, PQ, PR, PS, PT, PU, PV, PW, PX, PY; ZV, ZW, ZX, ZY, ZZ.

NOTE: The 2-letter set and call sign number (s), such as: PT1AB - PT11AB - PT111AB (3 calls), correspond to 3 prefixes (PT1 - PT11 - PT111) which are valid for the award.
NOTE: The option of sending via the internet aims to encourage the obtaining of the diploma, avoiding the difficulties for remittance of money, as well as possible damages in the diploma on the route via Post Office.

Diploma Coordinator: PS7AB - Ron.
His mailing address: PS7AB- Ronaldo B. Reis, Av. Floriano Peixoto 422, apt. 901, Natal / RN, 59020-500, Brazil.

Tks K1BV Research 3/22/18

A252

RUSSIA Wild Field Diploma

This award was developed by the Balakleyskiy Amateur Radio Society to describe the historically informative history of this ancient division of land in Russia and the Ukraine.

The term Wild Field refers to a vast expanse of the steppes of the Northern Black Sea and the Azov Sea. In Russia it is traditionally called a field, and also called the Wild Poles in the 16th century to justify their territorial claims. The term, back in the 16th century was to describe the wild areas belong to no one person or group.

These places can hardly be called "wild" - according to one version, because it was here that was once the ancestral home of the Indo-Europeans, it is developed Scythian civilization, and even after the Mongol invasion in the time of the Tatar invasions this land, though significantly depopulated, was never quite "empty and wild"

The Diploma "Wild Field" award may be earned by making two-way radio (observations) with amateur radio stations in Belgorod, Voronezh, Rostov region. (Russia), Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporozhye, Kirovograd, Lugansk, Nikolaev, Odessa, Poltava, Sumy, Kherson, Kharkiv, Cherkasy region (Ukraine). The award is available also to contacts or SWLs, made since January 1, 2000 . The award requires you to make contacts with all 15 areas mentioned above.

All bands and modes are OK, including WARC and also by VHF radio amateurs registered in HAMLOG . The award is FREE and is delivered by a digital image. Counting QSO and issuing electronic diploma is carried out on site http://hamlog.ru/ Application should be made through the http://hamlog.ru/, a shared system which collects QSO data and compares this with requirements for awards.

On all issues related to the diploma, as well as SWL observations, you should contact the custodian for assistance: V. Tarasenko (US5LOD), us5lod@mail.ru .

E-mail: us5lod@mail.ru
Internet: https://www.qrz.ru/awards/2277.html
Internet: HamLog.ru: http://hamlog.ru

Tks QRZ.ru 3/28/18

Image: Russia-WildField-2018.jpg

A257
Feb 1 to 31 Dec 2018

RUSSIA DIPLOMA VORONEZH

The Battle of Voronezh, or First Battle of Voronezh, was a battle on the Eastern Front of World War II, fought in and around the strategically important city of Voronezh on the Don river, 450 km (280 mi) south of Moscow, from 28 June-24 July 1942, as opening move of the German summer offensive in 1942. (Thanks WIKIPEDIA)

The award may be issued for contacts made with OMs in Voronezh and the Voronezh region.

Requirements:
1. At least one contact must be made with a club station. Active club nations are RK3QWW, RZ3QWW, RZ3QWE, RK3QWT.
2. Points required: 150 points are required, 160m and FM contacts will be doubled.
3. If the diploma is earned solely by 160m or FM, only 50 points are required.
4. QSOs with club nations count 5 points, with private stations = 1 point.
5. Special stations during the "Victory Memorial" count 10 points.
6. Repeated QSOs on another band or in another operating mode (CW, SSB, Digital) are allowed.

Receiving your digital image: Electronic diplomas are available through the site http://r3q.hamlog.ru/award. SWLs require the signature of 2 OMs or the OV stamp and
send the application via e-mail to r3q-srr@mail.ru .
Your e-mail application should note "application for a diploma Voronezh".
The award manager is Igor Lysov, RD3Q. Inquiries are also received this e-mail address: http://r3q.hamlog.ru/?
The stations in the Voronezh area usually have call signs with prefixes such as R2Q, R3Q and R5Q.

Source: DE0WRL/DH1PAL. 3/11/18

A276

UKRAINE                            Storming the Fortress Izmail Award

Founded by Izmail regional section of Ukrainian Amateur Radio League. Ismail is a historic city on the Danube river in Odessa Oblast located in the south-western Ukraine. This award honors a battle on the Black Sea during the Russo-Turkish War of 1787 to 1792.

Contact stations located in Izmail on or after 1 January 2010.

Requirements:
   All bands – 20 QSO’s(Europe)
   All band – 10 QSO’s (rest world)
   It is possible to have several QSO’s with one station on one band by different modes

   One band – 10 QSO’s (Europe)
   One band -   5 QSO’s (rest world)
   VHF (50 MHz and up )– 5 QSO’s (Europe)
   VHF (50 MHz and up) – 3 QSO’s (rest world)

The award will be sent to you in the form of a digital file which can be printed with your equipment.

Standard award application can be sent by e-mail to ux0ff@ukr.net

Here is a list of station valid call signs for the award:
U3FP(exU5FP) UR4FWC US5FEI UR5FLD UR5FD UR5FAE UR5FFD UR5FLF UR5FE UR5FAJ UR5FFG UR5FLM UT1FT UT1FR UR5FAV UR5FFV US5FAA UT3FM   UR5FBG UR5FFW US5FAK US5FAL US5FAT US5FBU US5FCR UT3FW UR5FBJ UR5FIM US5FDA UT3FZ UR5FBK UR5FIV US5FDM UX0FF UR5FBN UR5FJM US5FEI UX3FW UR5FBU UR5FJN US5FFF UX4FC UR5FDW UR5FJO UX6FZZ UR5FEF UR5FLA UR4FPI UR5FOF UR5FPW UR5FPX UR5FRV UR5FRU UR5FRX UR4FBA UR5FPK

E-mail: ux0ff@ukr.net
Internet: irc.net.ua/diplom

Tks Research K1BV 4/8/18

A284
Permanent Award

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

A286
RUSSIA Battle on the Ice

The Diploma "Battle on the Ice", is dedicated to one of Russia's Military victories where the Russian soldiers of Prince Alexander Nevsky won a decisive engagement with German Knights on Lake Peipsi in May 1242 . This was 776 years ago.

To obtain the award in 2018: The need is to score at least 100 points. QSO with stations in the Pskov Region (Russian District Award : PS-xx. (Any contacts you have with this RDA number. , Repeat contacts with same station are permitted if made on different bands and different types of radiation (different types of digital communication are counted as one type of radiation). Stations of the Pskov region (PS-xx) = 5 points, and the station Gdov district (PS-05) (or expedition from this RDA) will give 10 points.

Contacts made at 160 meters or VHF double points. The award is issued for contacts made with the contacts made between the dates of April 18, 2018 on December 31, 2018 inclusive. SWLs - the diploma is issued on the same terms.

Send log extract to the HAMLOG group which will check your data and send you a digital award. Their WWW site is: https://r1w.hamlog.ru/diploms/le/ .

E-mail: r1wbc@mail.ru
Internet: https://r1w.hamlog.ru/diploms/lp/

Tks QRZ.ru 4/19/18

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A290
RUSSIA           Celina - 65 Diploma

This award was developed by the Tyumen regional branch of the CPP. It honors the vast fields where of central Russia which contain areas where the soil is very suitable for the growing of wheat, rye, and other grains. The table below requires contacts with the countries and geographical areas which fed Russia for many years. To earn the award, you must make 65 QSO areas where large-scale development of virgin lands began and developed.   The listing below shows the name of the area, and the the second element of the prefix of the call sign will help you to determine if you have the needed contact. For example, the first one below shows “North Kazakhstan” which is the name of the area and the asterisk (*) shows the number of the call sign. Therefore UN*C means that UN3CC or UN8AB would be a qualifying contact because the call areas because the prefix is correct for Kazakhstan, the first letter following the prefix can be any number and the first letter of the suffix is “C”.

You will have to earn the required 65 points. Note that there are only 45 regions, so you will have to contact 65 areas, which means you have to use some from the same area. As long as the stations are all different, they will count for the award.

Northern Kazakhstan - Tselinny Region:
    North Kazakhstan - UN * C
    Kustanai - UN * L
    Akmola - UN * B, E
    Pavlodar - UN * F
    Astana (Akmola, Tselinograd) - UN * Z, B

Some areas of Siberia:
    Omsk - 8M, 8N, 9M, 9N
    Tyumen - 8L, 9L,
    Novosibirsk - 8O, 8P, 9O, 9P
    Kemerovo - 9U, 9V, 8U, 8V
    Altai Krai - 8Y, 9Y
    south of the Krasnoyarsk Territory - 0A, 0B, 0H
    The Republic of Khakassia - 0W;

Ural region:
    Kurgan - 8Q, 8R, 9Q, 9R
    Orenburg - 8S, 8T, 9S, 9T
    Chelyabinsk - 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B

Volga region:
    Saratov - 4C, 4D
    Volgograd - 4A, 4B
    Samara (Kuibyshev) - 4H, 4I

QSO's are counted beginning in 2018, conducted on the amateur HF bands (160m to 10m), VHF (2m, 70cm) and using any kind of mode (PHone, CW, DIGItal). Repeated contacts are allowed on different bands and on one moderange - the various types of radiation: CW, SSB, DIGITAL (all digital types are counted as one species, SSB AM FM counted as PHone). For SWL’s the diploma is issued for listening to BOTH sides of the contact and reporting both with your application.

The award issuing is being handled by HAMLOG.RU, whose web address is shown below.
Go to their website, fill out the application, and it will be sent to you as a digital image at no cost.

E-mail: r8lo@list.ru
Internet: https://www.hamlog.ru/

Russia-Celina65-Virgin-Lands-2018

Tks QRZ.ru

A293
LUXEMBOURG       The LARU LX Award

The LARU LX AWARD is issued for celebrating the foundation of the Luxembourg Amateur Radio Union. The award is available to licensed amateur radio operators and short wave listeners. All contacts with stations operating from LX count towards the award.

The award is issued in the following categories:
    LARU LX HF 20 AWARD for at least 20 LX contacts on HF
    LARU LX HF 50 AWARD for at least 50 LX contacts on HF
    LARU LX HF 100 AWARD for at least 100 LX contacts on HF
    LARU LX VHF 20 AWARD for at least 20 LX contacts on VHF
    LARU LX VHF 50 AWARD for at least 50 LX contacts on VHF
    LARU LX VHF 100 AWARD for at least 100 LX contacts on VHF

(HF is below 30 MHz, VHF is above 30 MHz.)

Contacts via earthbound repeaters are not valid. The same station may be worked once per band and mode. All modes are valid.

The award certificates are numbered in ascending order. For short wave listeners, the award is named LARU LX (V)HF xx SWL AWARD.

Applicants should complete the application form, submitting a list showing the date, station worked or heard, time, band and mode, duly certified by three licensed amateur radio operators.

The fee for each category is 10 Euro. Awards will be mailed by post to the applicants.

Internet: https://laru.lu/on-the-air/awards/lx-awards/68-laru-lx-award.html
Application form: http://laru.lu/images/workgroups/qsl/LARU-LX-award-application.pdf

Luxembourg-LARU-LX-AWARD-2018

A294
RUSSIAN           The Caspian Diploma

This Diploma was established by the CPP Astrakhan region. There are 3 levels of the award:

Diploma 3rd Level
To obtain the 3rd level, you must prove two-way contacts with the FIVE countries which border the Caspian Sea.

The Caspian Sea washes the shores of the five littoral states:
   Kazakhstan - in the north, northeast and east, the coastline length of about 2320 km.
       Iran - in the south, the coastline length - about 724 kilometers;
       Turkmenistan - in the southeast, the coastline length of 1,200 km;
       Russia - on the west and north-west coastline of about 695 kilometers;
       Azerbaijan - the south-west, the coastline length of about 955 kilometers.
   A prerequisite is: Additionally, at least one QSO must be from Astrakhan.
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Diploma 2nd Level
To obtain the 2nd award level, you must prove two-way contacts with five cities located on the coast of the Caspian Sea, regardless of the country.

2. City: Astrakhan, Makhachkala, Derbent, Kaspiysk, Izberbash, Dagestan lights, Lagan, Baku, Lankaran, Sumgayit, Astara, Aktau, Fort Shevchenko, Kang, Avaza, Turkmenbashi, Khazar, Karagel and Ramsar. It is a requirement that at least three of the five cities must be from the Astrakhan region. (18 cities listed)
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Diploma of 1st Level
To obtain the diploma of 1st level, it is necessary to carry out one two-way communication with ten cities located on the coast of the Caspian Sea, regardless of the country.

3. City: Astrakhan, Makhachkala, Derbent, Kaspiysk, Izberbash, Dagestan lights, Lagan, Baku, Lankaran, Sumgayit, Astara, Aktau, Fort Shevchenko, Kang, Avaza, Turkmenbashi, Khazar, Karagel, Ramsar. (19 cities listed). It is imperative: In addition at least five must be QSO with Astrakhan region.

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More information at websites - http://astrakhanradio.jimdo.com/ and http://kdr-ru.ru/

Applications for the award must include date, time, band, mode and location of the applicant.

An application for an electronic version of the diploma should be sent to the address: ru6ur@bk.ru The manager of the diploma is Kamenskih manager Yu - RU6UR

Diplomas in .jpeg format are free of charge.

E-mail: ru6ur@bk.ru
Internet: http://astrakhanradio.jimdo.com/
Internet: http://qrz.ru/awards/2662.html

Tks QRZ.ru 4/29/18

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A295
ENGLAND Bristol Post Code Award

Background :This award was created in order to promote amateur radio in the Bristol area. The award was created many years ago but has not been promoted and Bristol has also undergone a re post coding by the Post Office.

Rules: This award is available to licensed amateurs and SWLs on the submission of satisfactory proof of having heard/ worked the required number of postal areas with in the 37 available with a BS prefix. Any mode or band may be used but no cross band or cross mode contacts are permitted.

Each station must be worked at their home QTH, mobile or portable QSO’s do not count.
Contacts for this award are valid from 1st September 2013.

There are 2 classifications for this award for HF and VHF.
HF award: applicants must work 20 different postal districts.
VHF award – applicants must work 30 different postal districts

A QSO with the Shirehampton ARC club station G4AHG (GX4AHG) may be used to represent any postal district or BS11 where the club is located.

Applications for this award may be made by any of the following methods:
1. Submission of a checklist containing the log extracts for the districts being claimed.
A copy of this can be downloaded from the club website . Such information should include
post code, date, time, band, mode and call sign, etc. This list should be emailed to the
Shirehampton ARC at: secretary@shirehamptonarc.org.uk
2. Present the above at the club to the secretary for checking.
3. There is no cost of this award; a certificate will be presented to all successful applicants.

There are several various aids for tracking the award:
SARC Post Code Award Rules
SARC Post Code Award Log Sheet
SARC Post Code Award Amateurs by Post Code List

The log sheet is also available in Word format SARC Post Code Award Log Sheet (Word 2010 format)
Internet: secretary@shirehamptonarc.org.uk
Internet/other: http://www.shirehampton-arc.org.uk/sarc/Bristol_Post_Code_Award

A296
USA-State of Washington Worked All Counties Award (WA-WAC)

The Clark County Amateur Radio Club offers a beautiful certificate for any station that works all 39 counties of the state of Washington after 1 Jan 1995.

List of State of Washington counties are:
Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pen Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman and Yakima.

Purpose: To acknowledge and recognize the achievement of contacting radio operators in each of Washington state’s 39 counties.

Rules: Work each county on any band using any mode of transmission. You may mix modes in your report. A valid contact is an exchange of information between two operators; one from any county in Washington and the other operator on a fixed or mobile station anywhere in the U.S. In other words, you do not have to make all contacts from inside Clark County. There is no time limit on earning this award.

You must keep a log showing the frequency the contact was made on, the mode, the GMT date and time, signal report exchanged, call sign of the contacted unit, their signal report, and the county they are in. Any manual log or contest program printout will suffice as long as it has the required information. The difficult part is that you will need to report a verifiable contact (QSL card, LoTW, etc.) for each of your contacts. This is your proof of contact. Your log report needs to be verified by two other operators, signed, and dated by each. Cross Mode, Cross Band (except Satellite QSO’s), Repeaters, Echolink, CQ100 or IRLP contacts do not count.

Submission: To apply for the award, send the verified log report either to Clark County ARC, Attn: WA-WAC, PO Box 1424, Vancouver, WA 98668 or email to wa-wac@w7aia.org . A fee of $5 US for a pre-printed award to be mailed to you is required, otherwise, the award is FREE in the form of an Adobe .PDF file you can use to print the award in your shack

Tracking forms in the format of EXCEL and PDF are found on the website.

E-mail: wa-wac@W7AIA.org
Internet: http://www.w7aia.org/contesting.htm

Tks K1BV Research 4/25/18

A297
RUSSIA           Kurile Islands

To obtain the award "Kuril Islands" to radio amateurs of the European part of Russia, the former Soviet Union and the countries of far abroad you need to contact stations living in five of the areas of the three municipalities of the Sakhalin area.   For radio amateurs of the Asian part of the Russian Federation need to dial 8 QSO, including and hobbyists Sakhalin region. Hobbyists countries of South-East Asian countries (Japan, China and South Korea) 8 QSO.

Specific areas of the Kurile Islands as taken from the Russian District Award (RDA):
1.    North Kurilskiy area ( RDA SL-20 )
2.    Kurilskiy area (RDA SL-14 )
3.    South Kurilskiy area (RDA SL-25 )

Contacts must have been made on or after 1 January 2010, using all bands and modes.

The Diploma is free, and will be sent to you in an electronic format. Applications should be sent by e-mail to kudryaev@ya.ru , or in the social network Vkontakte. (I think the URL https://vk.com/nikolaykudryaev is a Russian version of Face Book.

E-mail: kudryaev@ya.ru
Image: Russia-KurileIslands-2018.jpg

One of the nicest images I've seen for a long time. -K1BV

A304
NETHERLANDS           ---Friese Radio Amateur Groep Series ---

1. FRAG AWARD
This award is issued in honor of the Frisian Radio Amateur Group.

Requirements:
The conditions to qualify for the FRAG Award are:
1. Stations within the province of Friesland, the Netherlands: need 15 points.
2. Stations outside the province of Friesland but within the Netherlands: need 10 points.
3. Stations outside the Netherlands but within Europe: need 5 points.
4. Stations outside Europe: need 2 points.

Scoring:
Every contact with a member of the FRAG is worth one point.
The PI4FRG club station is worth 2 points.

A listing of FRAG members is available at www.pi4frg.nl/fragleden-2018.pdf
The award is processed as a high quality PDF file and can be printed on A4 paper by the FRAG on request.

2. FRIESE 11 CITIES AWARD
This award is issued in honor of the Frisian 11 city tour.

Requirements:
The conditions for eligibility for the Frisian 11 Cities are:
1. Stations within the province of Friesland need 15 points with at least 4 Frisian cities.
2. Stations outside the province of Friesland need 10 points with at least 3 Frisian cities.

List of Frisian Cities that are valid for this award:
Leeuwarden    Stavoren        Harlingen
Sneek               Hindelopen     Franeker
IJlst                  Workum        Dokkum
Locks               Bolsward

All QSOs with stations located within the province of Friesland is good for 1 point.
A QSO with the Frisian Club call, PI4FRG is good for 2 points or as a replacement for a missing Frisian city.

Costs and payments:
1. The Cost for 1 PDF-award is € 4.00 euro, and the award is sent to you by e-mail.
2. Costs for 1 Full color A4 printed award sent within the Netherlands is € 7.00 euro.
3. If you wish to collect the award at the club house you pay € 5.00 for 1 Full color A4 award.

Payments can be made by bank transfer in euros to: Frisian Radio Amateur Group, IBAN: NL14INGB0001450888 BIC: INGBNL2A. (Any Transfer costs must be made to your account.
You can also request the award by mail from the award manager. The address is: FRAG AWARD MANAGER, Avondsterweg 14, 8938 AK Leeuwarden, Netherlands.   You may also send your log to: FRAG AWARD manager.

Netherlands-11StedenAward-2018.jpg

Netherlands-Frag Award-1
Tks K1BV Research 5/7/18

A308
Permanent

ENGLAND           The West Kent Amateur Radio Society (WKARS) Award

The West Kent ARS Award is available to any licensed amateur or shortwave listener SWL, whether a member of the Society or not, who submits proof of working or hearing members or call signs of West Kent ARS on any band from 1.8Mhz to 430MHz.

Only direct Morse and phone contacts logged from the 1st of January 2000 are eligible for this award. Contacts via repeaters or other indirect means are not considered as counting toward this award.

Award categories
There are three levels of award category available; Bronze, Silver and Gold, each with a different level of points required for claiming an award certificate.

In addition to the above award categories, the certificate can be endorsed for the bands used in the contacts; HF, VHF or UHF and the modes used; Mixed, AM, CW, FM of SSB.

Contact scores
The points required for claiming the separate award levels are;
Bronze             15 points
Silver               20 points
Gold                 25 points

Value points:
Points for each station call sign worked or heard is awarded according to the following scale;
1. QSO with club station Gx1WKS, Gx3WKS, (maximum one call per claim) = 5 points
2. QSO with club special event call (see below for eligible call signs, maximum one per claim) =      3 points.
3. QSO with past or present member of West Kent ARS = 1 point.

Eligible callsigns
Special event station callsigns;
GB0WKS, GB0BMM, GB8TS

Past and present members of West Kent ARS;
G0 DBL DEV DJC EBS EMZ FSX GCI GKW GNN GUV HAU HAX ICO ILL IQJ MUT
G1 BGL FQK GJH JBO LTX NZA OBQ PAZ SWD UNO UTH VTN VZK YLB
G2 AOL BGU BT UJ
G3 AIO AMG EDV FVV GWD HCK HOU IOM KIP KOM LMS OGQ OHV PEY RST TLB TLG TXZ XPX YOU YPY ZYP ZZD
G4 AY IB BIA BKG BMD BOO BUO BWH CCQ CNE DFY DIX DRB DRV DYF EMV ERW EUK FDC FGU FWG FYG GTN HUW IBQ IJH JED JFD JZP KIU LNM MXL NAJ NHP OSH     OTV OYW PBF PML RPQ RWT SGI SLD UDW UPI XCZ XDS XIA XRN ZFP
G6 PS TQ BNJ DUU HFX HTH HVW JUB JZN KLG OOE RHU TBO TBY TKG TWF UBM UBL UJY ZBI
G7 KNS
G8 KG VG CAA CDD CDP DHP FFG GYB IJH IWP JXG JZN KHF KNA KOA KPU KPZ KQJ KUV LGS LGW LMV LSD MLZ NOB OFO OPT ORZ PHM PSS PWO RUX SAS SFR SRL UEH UFY UJM VHK VMG VQN WLH WZK XSC ZXC
EDJ HTF IMA KAO NAY NZA PRV RCQ RXW RYK VIR WAR WTW YOU ZWW
M1 BDH
M3 UBM SUZ ZWW
M6 BQY BQW BRD BRE BYD BYG DWQ DWU DXK DXO FFH GVZ JVG LVK MPY MVV NAU TFT TVZ VKH YJK YOU
2E0 CMN CQK CQL GCP IAK KJJ MDU VKH VZJ YOU ZWW
GJ6TWF, GM2AOL, K3HZO, LA0DO, TA2BU, TA4CNU, VK6AIX, VK6VZ, ZL3PD, ZS6M, 5B4DN

Award claim procedure; To claim an award certificate, send an extract from your log showing, for each contact for which you are claiming points, the date, time, call sign worked, band and mode. Include a declaration signed by yourself confirming that it is a true extract from your log.

No fee is charged for these award certificates, whether a member of the West Kent ARS or not.
Apply via email to; secretary@wkars.org.uk

E-mail: secretary@wkars.org.uk
Internet: http://www.wkars.btck.co.uk/Clubawards/WestkentARSAward

Tks Southgate A.R.C. News 5/7/18

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

A310
UKRAINE       The Ukraine Regional Districts Award (URDA)

The Ukraine is divided into 25 Oblasts, which can be considered similar to States in the USA. Within the Oblasts is found the next breakdown which is called “administration areas” comprised of 761 different areas.    You can consider these 761 areas to be the Counties of the Ukraine.
And yes, hunting these administrative areas is quite similar to hunting counties in our country.
It is moderately difficult to contact all of the areas, even though the square miles are considerably less than the number of counties. Plenty of lightly populated farming districts can be found.

How can you read Ukranian QSLs to see which areas have been confirmed in your collection?
Fortunately, this is pretty easy. Just as German and French stations have codes for their DOK (German) and Department indicators (France), the vast majority of Ukranian amateur stations will show something like this on their QSL in the address section or paired with their Grid Locator:

   URDA KO29
   URDA HE01
   RDA UD-17
   URDA HA-08
   Kharkov, KH 61060 - it may even look like this one, where the area is part of a postal code, and should be read as first 2 letters plus first two letters of the post code: KH61.

The sponsor has provided suggested frequencies for QSOs with URDA:
CW - 1825, 3525, 7025, 10125, 14025, 18105, 21025, 24925, 28025
SSB - 1855, 3655, 7085, 14185, 18125, 21185, 24935, 28325
3525, 3655, 14025 ? 14185 - Basic frequencies

The Base URDA diploma is issued for QSOs with 100 administrative areas of Ukraine.
(Even though it is for 100 counties, the award shows 200.

Other diplomas are given out according to the table:
URDA-200 = 100 areas of Ukraine
URDA-200 = 200 areas of Ukraine
URDA-300 = 300 areas of Ukraine
URDA-400 = 400 areas of Ukraine
URDA-500 = 500 areas of Ukraine
URDA-600 = 600 areas of Ukraine
URDA-700 = 700 areas of Ukraine
URDA-ALL = a BOARD HONOR ROLL

For those who have contact ALL Areas, a special certificate: " HONOR ROLL URDA " is given out.

The Award can be issued for the following types of achievement. Make sure you provide this information when submitting your application:
   Separate awards are available:
   - Telegraphic CW kinds of a radio communication
   - SSB kinds of a radio communication
   - Digital kinds of a radio communication
    - Mixed kinds of a radio communication
   - For work on one or several ranges by any kind of work
   - For work only on VHF
   - For work only on one band, including WARC.

The applications for competition of the diploma URDA are sent to the manager UARL:
Vladimir A. Stepanenko, P.O. box 28, Chernihiv-postamt, 14000, Ukraine. (E-Mail: uz1rr@ukr.net )

Payment of the diploma in view of the post charges:
For DX of the radioamateurs - 10 USD (We send award to you only recommendet post service)

Detailed information and lists of administrative areas of Ukraine in Russian and English languages are available for download.. UARL site: http://uarl.com.ua/urda/

E-mail: uz1rr@ukr.net
Internet: http://uarl.com.ua/urda/files/ruleseng.htm
Internet - URDA list: http://uarl.com.ua/urda/files/listeng.htm

Image: Ukraine-URDA-2017.jpg

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

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

A318

FRANCE           DD-69 Diplome du Rhone Ville de Lyonn

This diploma is open to any licensed French or Foreign station and all SWL stations. Contact different stations located in Department 69 as required in different levels as shown below.

Four classes are offered:
1 On bands below 30 MHz; contact 15 Rhone stations contacted them on all modes.
2. Bands higher than 30 MHz: 15 Rhone stations on all modes.
2. SWL operators: 15 SWL confirmation of Rhone stations ALL BANDS AND ALL MODES.

Note that a PDF link to their official application is found on their rules page. An application written on this form, dated and signed certifying compliance with the regulation is required, with a detailed list of QSO necessarily mentioning: Date, time, band, frequency, mode, call sign, locator (>30 MHz) and for SWL’s to show the call sign of the other station (in various box.) Computer printouts are accepted to the extent that they duplicate the above data listing and are sent to the e-mail address: diplome@ref69.fr .

Supporting data: a photo copy or scanned QSLs using PDF, JPG must be enclosed with the application and are valid only if any of the conditions listed below are present:
   1. The same station is contacted once per band.
   2. No cards have undergone any alteration, over-writing or scratching out of data.
   3. The use of any relay repeater is not accepted.

Payment of award fees should be made payable to the REF 69exclusively. Cost of the award is 10E. Award may be downloaded. A PDF application is available at the bottom of their rules page.

E-mail: diplome@ref69.fr .
Internet: http://ref69.fr/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=190&tconfig=0

Tks K1BV Research 6/2018

A319
POLAND WWFF Expeditions Award ( SP9YFF)

SP9YFF is a long-term special call sign, especially used by an active group of WFFF activators for contacting the natural parks of Poland.
This award recognizes their contribution to the WFFF program over the years.

The diploma is issued in 5 levels, and each of the levels will be using a separate design.
Make sure that you contact this one station, and that SP9YFF is the only call sign for that contact.

AWARD LEVELS:
1. BASIC - 5 different WWFF references from SP9YFF.
2. Level 2 is issued for 25 references from SP9YFF.
3. Level 3 is isssued for 50 references from SP9YFF.
4. Level 4 is issued for 75 references from SP9YFF.
5. TOP LEVEL is issued for 100 references from SP9YFF.

In your application, only the QSOs must be specified, not the specific references that the manager made from the logs of SP9YFF.

SWLs, on the other hand, have to send in a log with the WWFF reference, preferably by e-mail.
All diplomas are free of charge in the form of an electronic form (JPG) sent to your e-mail address.
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The award manager is SP9BGL, Krzysztof HAJEK, ul. Kwiatowa 10, TENCZYNEK 32-067. Poland - or sent by E-mail to sp9bgl@wp.eu .

E-mail: sp9bgl@wp.eu
Internet: www.sp9yff.pl/index.php/dyplomy/flora-fauna-expeditions

Tks Werner, DH1PAL 6/4/18

A326
USA           The “RARE ONES” of New Orleans

The “Rare Ones” award of New Orleans was resurrected on February 22, 2017 after much deliberation and thought by nine (9) amateur radio operators in the Greater New Orleans Area. The purpose of the group is to informally promote the amateur radio HF Communications, the City of New Orleans, and the Audubon Zoo.

The original “Rare Ones” award of New Orleans was established in 1965. The current “Rare Ones” represent the third generation of this fine group, and has continued to promote New Orleans and it unique culture, history and fine traditions.

EARNING the “Rare Ones”
Depending on which Rare One (club member) you contact, it may be by LoTW, eQSL, QRZ or by direct mail. Contacts have to be by one of the standard methods to confirm a contact. (And no, it cannot be on a signed napkin at the Famous Pat O’Brien’s Bar in the French Quarter!) FYI, some of the Rare Ones are frequent guests at many well known New Orleans after hour establishments. Remember, that we may buy you a drink, but it is not a confirmed contact, at least, by amateur radio standards.

To provide proof of QSO’s for one the Rare Ones fine awards, all you need to do is provide photos of a QSL Card, screen shot of your LoTW or eQSL account, etc. and email it to our Awards Manager, K5NQ – His email address on QRZ is fine! There are no hard and fast rules, but we can smell a photo shop scam a mile away. Ultimately, our Awards Manager, K5NQ – Noisy Quail, has the final say in determining award certification. The Rare Ones appreciate you taking the time to talk with us and learn a little bit about New Orleans Culture and History, and we hope you will come visit our great city in the near future.

How to get the Award:
1. Clean Sweep Award –
    Any existing Associate Member can apply for the award by submitting the standard log sheet indicating established contact with all nine of the “Rare Ones”. A new log sheet must be submitted. Any new qualifying Associate Member submitting their log sheet with nine “Rare Ones” confirmed will automatically receive both certificates.

2. Digital Endorsement. Special Personalize Prize – After qualifying for a Certificate – see above, confirmed contacts with 4 of the Rare Ones on any digital mode

Current Member List::
Dale Budenski - K5NQ
Scott Loga - W5PLT
Harry Rees - W5IR
John Macera - N5DHB
Jimmy Villar - WA5HOD
Mark Poche - N5GFK
John Garafala - W5LFY
Frank Lamonte - KG5KWB
Louis Dutrey - KG5FRR

Please use the application list for Membership. :
https://therareonesofneworleans.loga.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/03/Rare-Ones-Log-Sheet.pdf   Apply to: Dale Budenski - K5NQ , 4713 Neyrey Drive, Metaire, LA. 70002.

Internet: https://therareonesofneworleans.loga.us/meet-rare-ones/
Email: k5nq@yahoo.com

Tks ARRL Special Events pages.

A331

FRANCE Diplôme des Départements Français de la Métropole

The diploma is managed by Nicolas F4AFE, and the requirements of obtaining are as follows:

1. HF. Contact 9 stations resident of Department 58 plus one radio club, with a "Joker" TM57 station (using a TM57M or TM57YL, or other special area code).
2. VHF: contact 5 OMs resident of Department 58 plus one 1 radio club, with a “Joker” TM57 station such as TM57M or TM57YL, or other special area code).

QSOs made via repeater relay or Echolink are excluded for credit.
All QSOs made must have been made on or after January 1, 2000.
Award fee: € 2 for the PDF version or € 5 for the printed version.
Send list and appropriate fee to: Nicolas Schutz F4AFE, Brettnach, MO 57320, France.

Email: f4afe@f4afe.fr

France-Diplome-Metropole-2018

Tks REF-departments 6/19/18

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

A334 P
USA Worked All Pueblo West Award

This award is sponsored by the Pueblo West A.R.C. and is available to any amateur operator who confirms at least ten (10) direct contacts with amateurs in the 81007 area code, an unincorporated Special District in southern Colorado. This award is sponsored by the PWARC, an ARRL-affiliated Ham Club.

Pueblo West is one of the most rapidly growing communities in both the state of Colorado and the nation. Population statistics show a growth from approximately 2,500 in the early 1980's to over 35,000 at the present. There are 38 members in the PWARC out of some 98 licensed operators in this community. Eligibility requirements are contacts that may be made on Amateur any band, any mode, but must be direct and not on any repeater. Contacts can be verified by QSL cards, LOTW, or copies of official logbook entries.

Send GCR list (Callsign, date, band, mode, RST) to the club. )

There is no fee for paid members of our club, and non-members are asked for a fee of $5.00 to cover verification and printing of the certificate. Send a list of eligible contacts to: Pueblo West Amateur Radio Club, P.O. Box 7486, Pueblo West, CO 81007 USA.

E-mail: ashcraftroger@yahoo.com
Internet: http://pwarc.com/contact.html

Tks: K1BV Research 6/23/18

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A336
ESTONIA           "ESTONIA" AWARD

This award, instituted by the ESTONIAN RADIO AMATEURS UNION (ERAU) is available to all licensed radio amateurs and SWLs World Wide. Contacts with ES-stations are valid since Jan 1st 1990. An extract of a station log serve as the proof of the validity of the contacts. Each station may be contacted once. Stations outside of their own/home call area like ES1QD and ES1QD/0 or ES5GP and ES5GP/8 count as different ES-stations. Contacts via relay stations and/or automatic stations are not allowed.

POINT VALUES:
Every QSO = 1 point. QSOs with the EARU HQ stations like ES9A to ES9Z, ES9EFF and like ES##HQ, ES#JOTA, as well as with the special event stations with any two figures in the prefix like ES60, ES75, ES80 etc. count 2 points.

REQUIREMENTS:
A. Needed points for EUROPEAN STATIONS, all classes:
     HF - 20 pts. on 10 through 160m HF bands, incl. QSOs with at least 5 different ES call-areas;
     VHF - 15 pts. on 2m band, incl. QSOs with at least 5 different World Wide QTH-loc squares of Estonia;
     UHF - 10 pts. on 70cm band;
     SHF - 5 pts. on 23cm or any higher SHF band;
     SIX - 10 pts. on 6m band, incl. QSOs with at least 5 different WW QTH-loc squares of Estonia;

B. Needed points for STATIONS OUTSIDE OF EUROPE, all classes:
     HF - 10 pts. on 10 through160m HF bands;
     VHF/UHF/SHF - 2 pts. on any VUSHF bands, incl. EME;
     SIX - 5 pts. on 6m band, incl. EME;
     SAT - 3 pts. via any amateur radio sattellite.

C. APPLYING:
The cost of the ESTONIA AWARD is $US10 or 10€ (incl. postal charges). Special awards for QSOs with 50 and 100 ES-stations are also available in all award classes. Send a request together with the extract of your log and corresponding fee to: ERAU Award Mgr., P.O. Box 125, 10502 Tallinn, E S T O N I A.

Tks K1BV Research 6/26/18

A338

POLAND           The "Region of Lódz" Award

1. The award is issued by the Regional Section in Lódz of the Polish Amateur Radio Union       (Lódzki Oddzial Terenowy Polskiego Zwiazku Krótkofalowców).
2. The award is available for the Polish and foreign stations on HF and VHF altogether.
3. The award is issued in the following categories:
      a. mixed modes.
      b. for individual modes.
4. Requirements to be issued an award:
     - 3rd Class of the Award for having made separate single contacts, confirmed by QSL cards, with at least 10 counties of the Region of Lódz;
     - 2nd Class of the Award for having made separate single contacts, confirmed by QSL cards, with at least 18 counties of the Region of Lódz;
     - 1st Class of the Award for having made separate single contacts, confirmed by QSL cards, with all 24 counties of the Region of Lódz.
     Additionally, the sponsor will provide small gifts for having made confirmed contacts with all counties of the region.
5. Only contacts made since 1st January 1999 are valid for the award.
6. In the VHF category, contacts made through repeaters located in the Region of Lódz are also valid.
7. The cost of the award is 10 PLN (Polish zloty), or the equivalent of 5 euros, or 5 IRCs (for foreign stations).
8. An application must include an extract from the log - filled in legibly, confirmed by a section of the amateur radio organisation of the applicant, by an amateur radio club, or by two fully
     licenced amateurs - and a copy of confirmation of the payment. In case of applying for the award for having made contacts with all 24 counties - photocopies of QSL cards
     are also required together with the application.
9. List of counties of the Region of Lódz:
     AQ – Lask, BJ – Belchatów, BW – Brzeziny, DD – Poddebice, EC – Leczyca, GV – Zgierz, IA – Sieradz, IR – Skierniewice miasto, IT – Piotrków Trybunalski miasto,
     IW – Skierniewice, IZ – Lowicz, KU – Kutno,      LD – Lódz miasto, LY – Lódz Wschodni,   OH – Opoczno, PB – Pabianice, PT – Piotrków Trybunalski, PV – Pajeczno,
     RE – Radomsko, RX – Rawa Mazowiecka, TZ – Tomaszów Mazowiecki, UL – Zdunska        W ola, US – Wieruszów, WU – Wielun,
10. Applications should be sent to:      Polski Zwiazek Krótkofalowców, Lódzki Oddzial, Terenowy, P.O. Box 442, 90-950 Lódz 1, Poland.

E-mail: sp7tev@wp.pl
Internet: https://ot15.pgk.net.pl/index.php?id=190

Image: Poland-RegionLodzAward-2018

Tks SP9JPA Blog 6/27/18

FRANCE Diplome Des Villes Jumelees (DVJ63)
[Diploma of Twin Cities (DVJ63)]

The diploma can be obtained by any station, OM or SWL under the following conditions:

REQUIREMENTS:
2 stations located in CLERMONT-FERRAND plus
1 REGENSBURG, Germany station and
1 station of SALFORD (GB).

All modes are allowed using SSB, CW, FM, SSTV .
The applicant must send a certified list of contacts. Do not send QSL’s.

Award Fee: 7.62 Euro check to the name REF63 or 10 IRC or $US10.

Send a log extract containing the data on the four required contacts to the award custodian:
FRANCIS BOULOT F5MIU, 6, RUE SAINT JAILH, PONT DU CHATEAU 63430
France.

E-mail: expertises.rf@wanadoo.fr
Internet: ref63.r-e-f.org/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=48

France-Diplome-Des-Villes-Jumelees-2018

Tks K1BV Research 6/29/18

A344
FRANCE   The Diploma Of Loir and Cher Castles ( Dept 41 )

This award was created by the radio club Vineuil, F6KJX, for contacting the castles of Department 41, “Loir and Cher”.   The diploma manager is Michel F5MFL.

1. For French Stations: Using HF: contact or SWL report to a total numbers of 15
castles ( D.F.C.F) of the Loir et Cher (Dept 41).

2. For foreign stations: have contacted or SWL report of 10 (D.F.C.F) of Loir et Cher (41) using HF bands.

This copy of the QSL’s must be sent to the award manager, accompanied by a fee of 10 euros, to the diploma manager: Mr Courcelles Michel F5MFL 100 rue du Petit Chambord Cidex 525 41350 VINEUIL, France.

Internet: http://radioclub.f6kjx.free.fr/

France-DiplomeDesChateaux-2018

A348
FRANCE   Diplome de Lot et Garonne

This first award is the traditional award which requires contacts with the French Department, which is usually determined by looking at your QSL card, and taking the first two digits of their “ZIP” or Postal code. For Lot and Garonne, it is: 47.

The award requires contacts made no earlier than January 1, 1998.
Award requirements: to have contacted or listened to 10 different stations of the department of LOT and GARONNE, all modes all bands.
List certified by two OM's (qsl's must be in possession of the applicant)
Award fee is: 10€ or 10 IRC’s. Address your application to MANAGER F6CXJ whose mailing address is:    Pierre MARGE, 2380 route de la Peyrigne, MOIRAX 47310
France

Email: f6cxj@wanadoo.fr
Internet: http://ref47.r-e-f.org/diplomes/17-diplome-de-lot-et-garonne

Image: France-Lot-et-Garonne-department-2018