permanent

Date Added	Country	Name of Award	Source	FIND
25 Feb 2019	Italy	Marco Polo DX Award	DH1PAL	A541
27 Feb 2019	Poland	Dipl Poviat "GRJfinski"	SP9JPA Blog	A546
28 Feb 2019	England	British Young Ladies A.R.A.	SP9JPA Blog	A550
13 Mar 2019	Netherlands	VERON Awards	K1BV Research	A566
18 Mar 2019	Canary Islands	Dipl Vertices Geodesicos de Tenerife	DX Fun	A571
21 Mar 2019	France	Diploma Rhone Dept 69	K1BV Research	A576
21 Mar 2019	Russia	Worked Members of the Neptune Radio Club (WNRC )	QRZ.ru	A577
22 Mar 2019	Romania	Romanian Fortress On The Air	K1BV Research	A579	Value
23 Mar 2019	Germany	COTA - Diploma Sachsen	K1BV Research	A581
24 Mar 2019	Ukraine	Ukranian Islands Award	K1BV Research	A582
25 Mar 2019	Germany	DL Flora & Fauna Program	K1BV Research	A583
27 Mar 2019	Czech Republic	OK Counties Award	K1BV Research	A585
30 Mar 2019	Germany	Duisburg Harbour Diplom	K1BV Reseach	A588
1 Apr 2019	Romania	Romanian Historical Objects	K1BV Research	A590
4 Apr 2019	San Marino	Castelli Diploma of San Marino	QRZ.com	A594
5 Apr 2019	France	Dept. Val d'Oise	REF	A595
7 April 2019	Portugal	Diploma Bartolome Dias	K1BV Research	A596
8 Apr 2019	France	Castles of Mayenne	K1BV Research	A599
8 Apr 2019	France	Diplome Mayonne	K1BV Research	A600
13 Apr 2019	Serbia	Castles in Serbia Award	K1BV Research	A606
18 Apr 2019	France	Diplome Dept of Var (DD50)	K1BV Research	A611
19 Apr 2019	France	Diploma Pyrenees-Orientale (DD-66)	K1BV Research	A612
21 Apr 2019	Sweden	The SI9AM Award	K1BV Research	A614
23 Apr 2019	Poland	Blyskawica / Polish Navy	K1BV Research	A616
24 Apr 2019	Spain	Tarraco Triumphalis Award	EA3BDE	A617
24 Apr 2019	France	Dept of GERS (DD-32)	K1BV Research	A618
28 Apr 2019	Lebanon	Worked Oscar Delta (WOD)	K1BV Research	A623
3 May 2019	USA	Pennsylvania "67" Challenge	K1BV Research	A627
6 May 2019	Italy	Worked All Italian Lighthouses	K1BV Research	A632
7 May 2019	Ukraine	"Green Ukraine 30/50/100"	K1BV Research	A633
7 May 2019	Canada	Worked All Winnipeg Award	K1BV Research	A634
9 May 2019	Russia	Far Eastern Federal District Diploma	K1BV Research	A635
14 May 2019	Cuba	Cuban Awards	KA5WSS	A638
13 May 2019	Australia	The VK1 Award	K1BV Research	A639
14 May 2019	Canada	The Abegweit Award	K1BV Research	A641
14 May 2019	Canada	Worked Atlanatic Provinces Award	K1BV Research	A642
15 May 2019	Sweden / Norway	SJ9WL and LG5LG	K1BV Research	A643
16 May 2019	Australia	Southern Class Award	K1BV Research	A644
16 May 2019	USA	Washington Totem Award	K1BV Research	A645
17 May 2019	Singapore	Lion City Award	K1BV Research	A646
17 May 2019	Netherlands	PAFF / WWFF Awards	K1BV Resource	A647
18 May 2019	France	Seine-Saint-Denis (DD93)	K1BV Research	A649
20 May 2019	Russia	The Amazon Hundred	K1BV Research	A650
20 May 2019	Ukraine	Black Sea Contest Club	K1BV Research	A651
20 May 2019	France	Diploma Morbihan ( DD56)	K1BV Reseach	A651
21 May 2019	Moldova	Moldovian Flora Fluna Award (MFFA)	Ukranian Portal	A655
22 May 2019	USA	Jersey Devil Award	K1BV Research	A656
22 Mar 2019	USA	Worked New Jersey Award	K1BV Research	A657
22 May 2019	USA	Worked All North Carolina	K1BV Research	A658
23 May 2019	USA	Pagoda Award	K1BV Research	A659
23 May 2019	USA	(1) Red Stick Award (2) Parishes Awards	K1BV Research	A660

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks DH1PAL 2-13-2019

A546
POLAND Diploma Poviat "Gryfinski"
The aim of the diploma: to familiarize the knowledge and tourist values Amateur radio operators of this area popularize the region among Polish and foreign radio players.

Patronage: honorary, Starost of Gryfino Poviat.
Publisher: the club is issued by the PZK Shortwave Club in Chojna SP1KZE.

This is a Permanent Award.
Conditions for obtaining a diploma:
1. a minimum of 6 contacts 6 listings from at least three communes of the Gryfino Poviat, including 1 mandatory contact with the SP1KZE club station or occasional (eg HF1CHO) club or other occasional club sign.
2. Contacts will be valid if QSOs or SWLcarried out beginning from January 1, 2015 on all amateur bands and using all types of emissions.
3. Not included are "mixed-mode" and "cross-band" communications. With a given station, a one-time contact may be counted, regardless of bandwidth and emission (contact with the same station can be repeated when working from another municipality.

Applications: send an extract from the radio amateur’s log should be sent to: sp1kze@wp.pl ,

Pawel Szczygiel - PZK Shortwaves Club in Chojna SP1KZE, ul. Gen. Wl. Sikorskiego 11/9; 74-500 Chojna, Poland.

The cost of the diploma:
- Polish stations, PZK members - PLN 0.00,
- Polish stations not affiliated to PZK should be attached with 5 stamps to the ordinary list,
- DL stations should be accompanied by German stamps on Grossbrief,
- for foreign stations the cost of the diploma is 3 EUR / 3 USD / 3 IRC.

Valid contacts are those from the Gryfino County Municipalities:
- GN 01 Banie - GN 04 Gryfino - GN 07 Stare Czarnowo
- GN 02 Cedynia - GN 05 Mieszkowice - GN 08 Trzcinsko - Zdrój
- GN 03 Chojna - GN 06 Moryn - GN 09 Widuchowa
arr. SQ1NXW Marek

E-mail: sp1kze@wp.pl
Internet: http://www.sp1kze.qrz.pl/

Tks SP9JPA Blog 9/2019

Image: POLAND.CountyGryfino-2019

A538
ENGLAND British Young Ladies Amateur Radio Association (BYLARA)

The BYLARA group has designed a colorful series of awards available for working YL members of BYLARA. They are available to Shortwave Listeners on an “as heard” basis.

REQUIREMENTS BASED ON LOCATIONS:

a. BYLARA Basic Award
Work 15 YL members of BYLARA to include at least 10 British YL members ( G, GM, GW, GI, GD, GJ, GU).

b. DX Stations (outside Europe)
Work 10 YL members of BYLARA to include 6 British YL members

c. BYLARA Advanced Award
Britain and Europe
Work 30 YL members of BYLARA to include at least 20 British YL members ( G, GM, GW, GI, GD, GJ, GU).

d. DX (outside Europe)
Work 20 YL members of BYLARA to include 12 British YL members

e. Scottish BYLARA Award
Britain and Europe
Work 6 GM YLs to include 2 GM BYLARA Members

f. DX (Outside Europe)
Work 4 GM YLs to include 2 GM BYLARA Members

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. All bands and modes may be use and one contact per member.
2. The award is open to all YLs, OMs and SWLs.
3. No QSL necessary.
4. BYLARA membership Numbers must be included.

Contact club awards manager Judith Brooks G4IAQ to claim an award.

E-mail: judith.brooks@ntlworld.com
Internet: http://bylara.org.uk/awards-2/awards/

Tks SP9JPA BLOG 2/10/19

A566
Netherlands           VERON awards

VERON is the abbreviated name of the Dutch Amateur Radio Association. They also sponsor a very interesting awards schedule as well as an annual contest.   Send a GCR list to
Theo Koning, PA1CW, Award Manager (e-mail: theo@pa1cw.com ) Rosa Manusstraat 2, 1991 SZ Velserbroek, The Netherlands.

PACC – PA Century Club

The award is open to all licensed radio amateurs. Candidates must furnish proof of contact with 100 different Netherlands stations. Stickers are available for 200, 300, etc. up to 900 contacts. Contacts after 1 June, 1945 on any amateur band are valid. A contact made during the PACC Contest contest counts for this award also, and need not be confirmed by a QSL card, provided that the Netherlands station worked has submitted a contest log.

PAMC – PA Mille Club

The rules for this award are similar to those of the PACC except that at least 1000 stations must be contacted. Stickers are available for working and confirming 1250, 1500, 1750, 2000, 2250 different Dutch stations.

LCC – Listeners Century Club

This award is open to short wave listeners who can furnish confirmation of receiving 100 different Netherlands stations. QSL cards dated on or after 1 June 1945 are valid.

HEC – Heard European Countries

This award is available to short wave listeners who can provide confirmation of radio-amateur stations established in 15 different European countries. QSL cards dated on or after 1 June 1945 are valid.

PA6HQ award

A special and unique award is available to station that make qso’s with PA6HQ on six (6) bands, 10/15/20/40/80/160 meter.

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VRZA awards
W.A.P. – Worked All Provinces

The VRZA is an affiliated organization with it’s own (single) award, as shown below. Note that a fee is called for this award.

Requirements: QSL’s of each of the twelve Netherlands Provinces: GR, FR, DR, OV, GD, FL, UT, NH, ZH, ZL, NB and LB.

The club-stations PI4VRZ/A and PI4CQP/A may be used as a joker or substitute for one missing province.

Award fee € 4,55, US $ 6,00 or 6 IRC’s.

Apply to: Ben Horsthuis, PAØHOR (email: awards@vrza.nl )
Awardmanager V.R.Z.A.
Frans Halsstraat 95
3781 EV VOORTHUIZEN, Netherlands.

Internet: https://pacc.veron.nl/awards/

A571
CANARY ISLANDS DIPLOMA "VÉRTICES GEODÉSICOS DE TENERIFE"

On the occasion of having operated from all the geodesic vertices of the island of Tenerife, I offer this diploma to colleagues who have communicated or communicate with me while operating as EA8BFH / QRP in some geodetic corner of Tenerife. There will be three diploma categories:

1. Bronze category: by QSO in 17 vertices
2. Silver category: by QSO in 26 vertices
3. Gold category: by QSO in the 52 vertices.

The Vertices Geodesicos of Tenerife refers to land markers in the form of a heavy square concrete slab with a tall concrete cylinder. They are used to prove ownership of the land owner. Apparently there are 52 on the islands, and the award recognizes the 33% with 16, 66% for the 26th and finally all of them which is 51 for 100%. If you look closely on the image, you can see the cylindrical structures which are easier to see versus explaining them. (K1BV)

There is no need to send QSL, just a list with the QSO data (date, time, band, mode, signal report and vertex).

The diploma will be sent free of charge as a printable image (.pdf file). Those who wish to receive it printed by mail should send 5.00 EUR to cover printing and shipping costs.

To request the diploma or any question, send an e-mail to kikogara65@hotmail.com .

Email: kikogara65@hotmail.com
Internet: https://www.qrz.com/db/EA8BFH

Tks DXFUN Cluster 3/18/19

Image: CANARYISLANDS-GEODESICOS-EA8BFH-2019

A576
FRANCE           Diploma of the Rhône department, City of Lyon

This diploma may be earned to any French or foreign station with an official amateur operator certificate, as well as to any listening station under the same conditions. The same Rhone station (department 69) can only be contacted once per band.

Requirements of the Four classes are shown below:

1. Bands below 30 MHz
       15 contacts of Rhone stations all modes.

2. Bands greater than 30 MHz
   15 contacts of Rhone stations all modes.

3. SWL mention:
   15 Rhône station contacts ALL BANDS AND ALL MODES.

4. Special mention unique mode:
   15 all-band contacts (CW, voice, digital, TVA, satellite).

Application: An application form, dated and signed showing compliance the detailed list of the QSO mentioning the following data has been followed:
    Date, Time, Band, Frequency, Mode, Call Sign, Grid Locator (> 30 MHz) and compliance with       SWL of the call sign of the other station.

    Computer listings are accepted to the extent that they respect the layout of the form mentioned above at the email address: diplome@ref69.fr

Proof of Contacts: QSL proofs (photocopies or scanned documents PDF, JPG) must be attached to the application and are only valid under the following conditions:
   a.     The same station can only be contacted once per band
   b.     Have not undergone any modification, overload or scratching.
       c.     No relay link, repeater can be accepted.
   d.    Contest reports are not accepted but the links made during these are perfectly valid.

Payment and Mailing:
   a. Any payment must be made by check of the amount of expenses, and must be made out to the order of REF 69 exclusively and sent with your proof to:
   REF 69 - DIPLOMA
   23, Rue Roger RADISSON Street
   69005 - LYON, France.
Cost of the diploma: 10 €

The award is issued to completing stations is a digital PDF file which will be sent by e-mail to the applicants. You must contact award manager e-mail: diplome@ref69.fr

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

Tks K1BV Research 3/20/19

Image: in 2019 images file.

A577
RUSSIA Work Members of the Neptune Radio Club W-NRC-M

The Neptune Club seems to be expert at high quality imagery that is displayed on their web site.
The club has decided to gather more interest from the amateurs of the world, by introducing this award where you are asked to contact at least 25 different members of the club. The image of this award is very professional.

The Basic Diploma is awarded for making contacts with 25 members of the club. Contacts must have been made since 7 May 2018. SWLs may apply based on the same rules as fixed stations have. Repeated radio contacts are acceptable as long as the contacts use QSOs made on different bands and modes.
The needed contacts must be listed on an e-mail request to rz6d@mail.ru .

E-mail: rz6d@mail.ru
QRZ.RU http://www.qrz.ru/awards/2837.html
Internet: https://www.sochiradio.com/diplomnaya-programma-1

Image: Russia-WNRC-Club-2019

Tks QRZ.ru 3/16/19

A579
ROMANIA Romanian Fortress On The AIR Award For Hunters

This award will be granted to any amateur radio station who submits proof of radio contacts with stations working portable stations (ex: YO0XX/P) from various fortified places in Romania.
Fortified places are: citadels, fortresses, fortified guard towers, bastions, fortified settlements, fortified churches and monastery, fortified lines.

Each location contains an identification code, which contains a group of two letters and 5 figures, representing the country and a serial number for each location (for example YO-00201), which is assigned in accordance with the rules of WCA.

The RFA code facilitates identification of the fortification according to the county were the structure was located.
For the RFA awards the valid location will begin with code YO-00170 until YO-00520, and all locations beginning with code YO-00601 and higher.
A complete list of each county can be accessed from the sidebar index.

ATTENTION: QSOs with castles do not count for this award. (There are other awards for working Romanian castles. This award concentrates on specialized buildings which are non-castles.)

The award will be conferred only once for contacts in any one or different bands or mode. Each level of the award provides you with a different design.

The 3 levels are:
BRONZE - need QSO with 5 different fortifications.
SILVER: need QSO with 10 different fortifications.
GOLD: need QSO with 25 different fortifications.

You may confirm the validity of your QSO by using the on-line log at: http://qth.cz/wcagroup/export/log_eng.php

Write your e-mail a copy with desired (verified) contacts and send to award manager via e-mail, as a attached document to address: procwclub@gmail.com

All awards are FREE, and will be sent in electronic form via your e-mail.

E-mail: procwclub@gmail.com
Internet: send application procwclub@gmail.com
Internet (online list for fortresses) http://qth.cz/wcagroup/export/log_eng.php
Internet: http://romanian-fortress.blogspot.com/

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A581
GERMANY           Saxon Castle Diploma

The German Amateur Radio Club e.V., Ortsverband Stolpen (DOK S 26), issues the Saxon Castle Diploma, which can be earned by radio amateurs and by SWLs.

Award Rules:
The award may be earned by making contacts after 1 January 2013 with stations that are within a radius of a maximum of 1000 meters from a castle or a castle in Saxony (District S). Each castle has a "Saxon Castle Number" (SAX-Nr). This SAX number must be clearly marked on the QSL card.

There is no limitation on the band or modes.

Each contact of a Castle station carrying the SAX Number counts one point.
The activation of a castle with at least 6 QSOs also counts one point. Each SAX number can only be listed once.

The diploma is issued in three classes (bronze, silver, gold). The following proofs are required for the diploma applications:

              Bronze      Silver               Gold
DL stations                    8 points    15 points       30 points
Other EU stations    4 points      8 points       15 points
DX stations                    3 points      6 points       12 points

SAX numbers list: The current list of castles with the corresponding SAX numbers and descriptions of the locations can be found at www.cota-sachsen.de .

Application:
The diploma application is made with a confirmed list of existing QSL cards (GCR list).
For self-activated castles a log extract is sufficient.

The application should be sent to: Steffen Braun, DJ5AM, Crostauer Weg 34, D-01324 Dresden, Germany. Tel: 0152 -019 88 472

The Diplomas:
The diploma is a color photograph in the size 20 cm * 30 cm. The motifs are the Albrechtsburg in the Gold class, the Rochlitz castle in silver and the Mildenstein castle in bronze. On the left there is the DARC diamond, on the right the COTA Germany logo.

Costs:
The diploma is free of charge for applicants who have acquired all points through their own activations of the castles. No costs are charged for diplomas which are sent to the applicant by e-mail (high-resolution file in JPG format, approx. 3.5MB). Also free of charge is the diploma for DX stations.

For all other applicants the diploma fee is 7.00 Euro. Applicants should send an email to diplom@cota-sachsen.de with the requested diploma class, call sign and name and receive the bank details before submitting the application.

Last change: 22.06.2018

E-mail: diplom@cota-sachsen.de s
Internet: www.cota-sachsen.de/m/diplom.html

A582
UKRAINE               Ukrainian Islands Award

This award is issued by the Council of Ukrainian Radio Amateurs (UARL) and the Ukrainian Foundation for DX Expeditionaries (UDXPF).

The diploma has several degrees:
1. Basic - for QSOs / SWLs with 5 different expeditions (call sign) visiting at least 3 islands.
2. "50 islands" - for QSOs / SWLs with 50 different islands.
3. "100 islands" - for QSOs / SWLs with 100 different islands.
4. 150 islands - QSOs / SWLs with 150 different islands.
5. "200 islands" - for QSOs / SWLs with 200 different islands.
For each of the five additional islands, appropriate endorsement stickers are issued for your award .

The diploma is free of charge, only the transfer of the diploma to the applicant (by registered letter) is required to be paid:
   a. for Ukraine - 6 UAH;
   b. in other countries - 2.5 USD (or equivalent).

To receive stickers, you need to add SASE (or pay for the cost of sending them).

The application is in the form of an extract from the log book with the required indication of the call sign, the date of communication and the conditional number of the island (in alphabetical order the names of groups of islands and in the order of the increase of conditional numbers).
An application, deposited by two licensed amateurs (GCR-list) or responsible for checking (check point), and payment is sent to the address: Address your request to: Georgy Chlyiants, A / S, 19, Lvov 79000 UKRAINE.

The list of islands can be found in the section "UIA List"

More with the terms of the diploma, etc. you can familiarize yourself with the page of the UY5XE Diploma Manager George A. CHLIJANC (UY5XE), P.O. Box 19, Lviv, 79000, UKRAINE.

E-mail: uy5xeg@gmail.com
Internet:
http://uarl.org.ua/index.php/diplomi/diplomna-programa-lru/27-ukrainian-islands-award-diplom

Image: Ukraine-Ukraine islands awards 2018

A583
GERMANY                   The DL Flora & Fauna Program

The DARC e. V. Ortsverband (section) Syke (DOK I25) issues this award to licensed radio amateurs and short wave listeners after January 1st 2009 under the following conditions:

1. The applicant has to establish all contacts from the same DXCC-entity. A change of location (/am, /p, /mm, /m) is approved, there are no restrictions in using bands or modes.
2. You are required to establish contacts with several national parks and nature reserves in Germany according to the attached list. The DL FF-reference is equal to the WFF-reference and has to be printed on the QSL-card.

3. The award is available in three classes:
Bronze for 8 DL FF
Silver for 14 DL FF
Gold for 20 DL FF
Trophy Bronze for 60 DL FF
Trophy Silver for 120 DL FF
Trophy Gold for 180 DL FF

4. A missing contact with a national park or nature reserve can be substituted by using a contact with DFØWFF as a “Joker-point”. (Used as a Wild Card QSO).
5. Stations activating a national park or a nature reserve must be located within its borders.
6. It is presupposed that the activator is following the rules of the area activated.
7. Stations activating an area according to the DL-FF-listing are allowed to apply for the award by using a log extract. Therefore a minimum of 50 contacts has to be made.
8. All bands or modes can be used except packet-radio, via repeater and echo-link.
9.If requested and proofed the award can be issued for a certain band and/or mode exclusively.
10. The application has to be sent together with a fee of 10 US-Dollar or 7 Euro to the following address: Friedrich zur Hellen, DL4BBH, Hackfeld 13, 27243 Winkelsett, Germany.

E-mail: DL4BBH@darc.de
Internet: (home page) http://www.wff-dl.de/html/rules.html
Internet: www.dlff-award.de
Internet (list of parks) http://www.dl2vfr.de/Datei/DLFF%20Gebiete%202018%202.pdf


Tks K1BV Research 3/25/19

Germany-DL-Flora-Fauna-Program-2019

A585
Czech Republic OK Counties Award

Issued for contacts with different OK counties after January 1st, 1993. Basic award is for contacts with 70 counties used mixed modes and any bands. Endorsement stickers for only CW, Phone and VHF contacts. On VHF only 50 counties are needed. Special class for all 86 counties.

Each county has a 3 letter abbreviation used as an exchange in the annual OK/OM DX Contest. This 3 digit abbreviation is almost always included on the QSL cards in the Czech Republic.

The fee for all awards is 10 € or 8 USD, for endorsement stickers, send 1 € or 2 USD and indicate the number and issue date of the basic award.

QSL cards may be sent with the application; cards need not be sent when the national Amateur Radio Society has confirmed possession of the listed QSLs by the applicant.

Application, certified by two signatures, should be sent to:
U Pergamenky 1511/3, 170 00 Praha 7, Czech Republic.

Internet: www.qrz.ru/awards/1091.html
Internet: http://okomdxc.crk.cz/ENG/AWARDE

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A588
GERMANY           Duisburg Harbour Diploma

The DARC issues the Duisburg Harbour Diploma. Radio amateurs and SWLs may apply for it according to the following conditions:

Contact stations in the following Duisburg DOKs listed below:
1. LØ1 Duisburg-Meiderich
2. LØ2 Duisburg
3. L16 Duisburg-Huckingen
4. L2Ø Duisburg-Rheinhausen
5. L29 Duisburg-Walsum
6. Z4Ø VFDB-Duisburg

Points Required:
DL-stations need 80 points
EU-stations need 60 points
DX-stations need 40 points

Points Valued:   (Points are awarded as follows:)
1. Club stations of L16 (DLØRD, DBØDH, DLØICH) 10 points
2. Equally valid are QSOs with the former club stations DLØGDM, DLØFAL, DLØD, DL2ØØ8BY, DL16XXV, DL163ØY.
3. Clubstations of other listed clubs = 5 points.
   LØ1 Duisburg-Meiderich (DLØOM)
   LØ2 Duisburg (DLØDG)
   L2Ø Duisburg-Rheinhausen (DLØRN;DLØJRN)
   L29 Duisburg-Walsum (DLØGA)
   Z4Ø VFDB Duisburg (DLØDB)
4. QSO with members of local club L16 2 points.
5. QSO with members of clubs listed above 1 point
6. QSOs on 70cm and higher count double, but not more than 2 clubstations of L16 are allowed.
7. There are no band or mode restrictions.
8. Each callsign may be listed only once in an application.

Send application with GCR and 5,-€ or 5,- US$ or 5 IRCs to:
   Manfred Schwamborn, DH2JX
   Am Langen Bongert 7
   47259 Duisburg, GERMANY.

Email: schwamborn.mundilo@arcor.de
Internet: https://www.darc.de/der-club/distrikte/l/ortsverbaende/16/aktivitaeten/hafen-diplom/

Tks K1BV Research 3/30/19
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A590
Romania           The "Romanian Historical Objectives" Award

The Romanian Historical Objectives award program includes 3 different awards that can be conferred to any licensed radio amateur or SWL who submits proof of radio contacts (receptions) with stations working portable (/p) from various historical objectives or adjacent sites in radius no more than one km., located on the territory of Romania. All contacts must be confirmed by QSL cards (eQSL cards or LoTW confirmations are valid).

Each objective has an identification code under the R.H.O. program. The identification code contains a group of two letters designating the county where the objective is located (for example AB is Alba, BU is Bucharest), a letter classifying the objective (for example C = castle, P = palace, F = fortress) and a serial number for each objective.

Contacts are valid after January 1st, 2009. There are no restrictions in bands and modes.

There are 3 endorsable awards:
1.     Working Romanian Castles;
2.    Working Romanian Palaces;
3.    Working Romanian Fortresses. The following historical objectives are valid for this class:
       a. Citadels;
       b. Fortified churches and monasteries;
       c. Fortified ancient settlements (ancient Roman camps, colonial Greek settlements).

Each of the three basic awards is granted for 10 QSOs/SWL receptions with stations of the respective class. Endorsement stickers are issued for any additional 5 QSOs/SWL receptions of each class.

Objectives with an W.C.A. / R.H.O. identification code are the only valid. The W.C.A. / R.H.O. list can be found on this URL: https://rohist.webs.com/objectivesobiective.htm .

Award Charges:
The basic award fee is: 4 EURO, $5 or 3 IRCs.
The fee for stickers is : 1 EURO, $2 or 1 IRC.

The awards are issued on the basis of an application and a log extract, G.C.R. certified with the signatures of two licensed radio amateurs.

Apply with fee noted above and GCR to: FRR - YODX Club, BOX 22-50, RO-014780 BUCURESTI 22, ROMANIA.

Internet:   https://rohist.webs.com/awardsdiplome.htm

Tks K1BV Research 3/31/19

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A594
San Marino                   Castelli Diploma of San Marino

The San Marino amateur radio authority has revised the previous version of its world famous Castles. First, they have reminded award hunters that in San Marino the municipalities are called "Castles".

The diploma can be requested/earned by OM & SWL who have completed QSOs or Listings confirmed with Radioamatori resident in the nine Castles of the Republic of San Marino .

QSOs are valid in all bands and modes except for QSOs that use the facilities of repeaters. To be valid for the award purposes, QSOs and SWLs must have taken place after January 1, 2001.
The club call-signs T70A and T7IARU can be used as Jokers and can be used only once to provide one single Castle that you have not been able to contact.

Here is the new feature mentioned. The diploma newly allows you to build the certificate by actually pasting the stickers of the coats of arms of the various "castles" on a valuable parchment paper, representing one of the towers of San Marino. To be entitled to the diploma all you have to do is send a copy of the station log to the Award Manager at the following address: ARRSM Award Manager, PO BOX 77, 47890 San Marino - RSM.

A contribution of 8 euros or 15 IRC is required to contribute to the shipping and printing costs of the diploma.

If you do not have a complete collection of the castles, and have a partially finished certificate, you may pay up to 3 euros or 5 IRCs for each seal requested.

This diploma is a permanent diploma, promoted by the ARRSM. In the event of a dispute, the decisions of the Award Manager will be final.

Amateur Radio Diploma The list of Castles is the following:
    Living Water,
    Borgo Maggiore,
    Domangano,
    Chiuesanuova, Faetano,
    Forentino,
    Montegiardino,
    Serravalle,
    San Marino (City).

Any questions regarding the procedure noted above may be sent directly by you as the awards manager has a separate page for a dedicated tool: http://www.arrsm.org/contatti/

Tks QRZ.com 4/4/19

Internet: http://www.arrsm.org/award-castelli-san-marino/

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If you had questions regarding my comments, you are getting the chance to add endorsements by yourself. You can see the colorful symbols.

A595
FRANCE Diploma of Val d'Oise

Requirements to earn this award are:
1. The award may be earned in a number of ways using modes: single-band, multi-band single-mode, multi-mode, satellite, TVA and SSTV.
2. The basic requirement for those amateur stations that live in the Department is to make contact with 10 different stations of the Department 95.
3. For radio amateurs located in other French stations , QSO with 6 different stations of the Department 95.
4. For radio amateurs located in other countries: QSO with 4 stations of the Dept 95.

To obtain the diploma, you must send the list of QSOs, certified by 2 licensed amateurs. Do not send the QSLs, just a statement.

If you wish to receive the award by e-mail, there is no charge. If you wish to receive the diploma by traditional methods, the cost to print and send a paper diploma, by mail will cost 10 Euros or 15 IRCs.

The Diploma Manager is: Marcel CHAILLOU F6DEO, 49 rue Pasteur, F-95390, Saint Price, FRANCE.

E-mail: f6deochaillou@aol.com

Tks REF

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A597
PORTUGAL DIPLOMA BARTOLOMEU DIAS

In 1488, Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias (c. 1450-1500) became the first European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa, opening the way for a sea route from Europe to Asia. Dias’ ships rounded the perilous Cape of Good Hope and then sailed around Africa’s southernmost point, Cabo das Agulhas, to enter the waters of the Indian Ocean. Portugal and other European nations already had long-established trade ties to Asia, but the arduous overland route had been closed in the 1450s due to the Ottoman Empire’s conquest of the remnants of the Byzantine Empire.

A major maritime victory for Portugal, Dias’ breakthrough opened the door to increased trade with India and other Asian powers. It also prompted Genoan explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), then living in Portugal, to seek a new royal patron for a mission to establish his own sea route to the Far East.

All contacts shall be valid from 1 July 1988
Contact the following number of QSOs of Portuguese stations (CT, CT3 and CU) and stations of South Africa (ZS).

Requirements:
a. Portuguese stations needed (CT, CT3, CU) - 20 CT station plus 5 ZS stations.
b, South African stations (ZS) - 20 ZS stations plus 5 CT stations.
c. Rest of the world - need 5 CT stations plus 5 ZS stations.

QSL cards are needed, but if they are not enclosed, the log sheet should be confirmed by two other amateurs or by the person in charge of a duly recognized local Association or Club (GCR List).

This Diploma may be requested from either the REP-Rede of the Portuguese Issuers or the SARL-South African Radio League.

Cost:
The cost of the Diploma will be: 15 Euros or US $ 20.00.
Endorsements: Self addressed and sealed envelope, or $ 4.00 or 3 euros.

Requests for the Award Manager of the REP to the address: Network of Portuguese Issuers Rua D., Pedro V, Nº7 - 4º, 1250-092. Lisboa. Portugal.

Updated July 21, 2015

Internet: ct-spot.blogspot.com/p/diplomasplace-portugueses.html (Background)
Internet: https://www.history.com/topics/exploration/bartolomeu-dias (Rules)

Tks K1BV Research 4/7/19

A599
FRANCE Castles of Mayenne

You can obtain the Diploma of Castles of Mayenne if you made contacts under the following conditions:
1. Have contacted or heard (for SWL) made at least 20 different DFCF 53xxx castles.activated.

You must provide the list of QSOs made from the castles or if you are a listening (SWL) have made listening reports. Send your application to F6AEW, Claude Masson, 130 avenue Maréchal Leclerc, 53940 St Berthevin, France or send to the Radio-club F6KSU, 4 boulevard Frédéric Chaplet, 53000 Laval, France. .

Cost of the diploma: 10 euros by check to be sent with your application request which must be made payable to the Radio-Club of Fourches. The diploma is printed in color on A4 laminated card.

For any questions, please refer to Claude (F6AEW), who is the manager for the Diploma of Castles of Mayenne.

Internet: http://aram53.free.fr/Diplome.htm

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A600
FRANCE                   Diploma of Mayenne ( DD53)

You may obtain the Diploma of the Department of Mayenne if you made contacts under the following conditions: (the completion of any one of the requirements is needed)

Have contacted or heard (for SWL):
5 stations of the department in decametric (all modes) or
5 HF activation references of DFCF 53xxx Castles or DMF 53xxx validated or
5 stations of the department in VHF (BLU / CW) or
3 stations of the department in UHF or SHF (BLU / CW) or

Provide a list of completed QSOs or listening reports for SWLs (no QSL requested) and send your request to Radio-Club F6KSU, 4 Boulevard Frédéric Chaplet, 53000 Laval, France.

Cost of the diploma: 10 euros, made by check with the request and to make payable to Radio-Clubdes Fourches to the address above.

Internet: http://aram53.free.fr/Diplome.htm

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A606
SERBIA               “Castles in Serbia” Award (CISA)

The "Castles in Serbia" Award (CISA) are earned to any licensed radio-amateur for QSO / SWL with radio stations working from fortresses and castles of Serbia made by any modes on any amateur bands since the 1st of January 2014.

Repeated QSOs are not valid.

A list of fortresses and castles qualifying for the Award can be download from WCA website or request Dragan YT2KID by e-mail:   vitezyt2kid@gmail.com

Tha Award has 3 classes:
          Class 3: for QSO with 10 various objects;
          Class 2: for QSO with 20 various objects;
          Class 1: for QSO with 30 various objects.

Application for the Award besides QSO data should contain object identification number of the correspondent according to CISA list (for example: YU-00005).

Awards are issued in electronic form in JPG or PDF-format (free of charge).The application for the Award should send by e-mail to award manager Dragan YT2KID:   vitezyt2kid@gmail.com

E-mail: vitezyt2kid@gmail.com
Internet: http://rz1cwc.qrz.ru/eng/awards/cisa/home.htm?fbclid=IwAR1_StptozS9g_oQnMlCZFzxhdBBoOwdnntb8w_GuqrF6b7ao95N2m2g_IY

Tks: CWC
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A611
Permanent

France DD50 Diplome LaManche

There are two categories under which you may choose to apply to this award.

In HF: for metropolitan stations (those from France) contact 5 QSO's with the Department 50.
Using DOM/Tom 3 QSO's with stations in Dept 50 are needed.
In THF, the requirement is 3 QSO's for all stations that live in Dept 50.

A certified list of QSOs's (copy of the log is requested). QSL’s are NOT needed.

Participation in the fee 10 euros (to pay for printing + laminating + mailing) to be addressed to the diploma Manager Dennis Villemin F5RJM, 4 Le Flaquet, Tollevast 50470, France. IRC’s are not accepted.

Email: F5RJM@neuf.fr
Internet: http://radio-amateur.over-blog.com/page/14

A612
FRANCE Diploma of the department of Pyrénées-Orientales (DD-66)

The diploma of the Pyrénées-Orientales is intended to promote the broadcast on our radio amateur bands and thus allow to promote the discovery of our heritage.

Contacts may be all on one band or any other Multiband.
Using CW, 3 Stations of department 66 contacted (or listened to by SWL)

Monobande (using Phone or digital modes.):
1. Either in HF: 3 Stations of 66 contacted (or listened to by SWL)
2. Either in VHF: 3 Stations of 66 contacted (or listened to by SWL)
3. Either in UHF: 3 Stations of 66 contacted (or listened to by SWL)
5. Using SHF: 3 stations of 66 contacted (or listened to by SWL)

No cards have to be sent, but you should but attach a copy of your log.

Award Fee:
France: 8 Euros by check made out to the order of REF66
Other Countries: $ 10 (PayPal accepted)

Diploma Manager:
Radio station Perpignan - F6KBR
52 rue Maréchal Foch
F-66000 Perpignan, France.

Email: f6kbr66@gmail.com
Internet: http://www.ref66.fr/diplome-du-departement-des-pyrenees-orientales/

Image: France-DD66-Pyrenees-Orientales-2019

Tks K1BV Research 4/19/2019

A614
SWEDEN           The SI9AM Award

In Utanede, Sweden there exists the only Thai Pavilion in the world outside of Thailand. It has already been visited by tens of thousands of people. The story starts in 1897 when the Swedish-Norwegian King Oscar II invited King Chulalongkorn of Siam , as it then was, to the art and industry exhibition in Stockholm.

The Thai pavilion is probably also the only one that stands covered in a beautiful mantel of snow for al large part of the year. During June until August the Thai Pavilion is open. During the remainder of the year tours for groups are arranged. These must be booked in advance.

RULES FOR THE SI9AM Award:
1. Mixed (CW
CW, SSB, Digital modes):
Any band 1.8 – 28 MHz, at least 2 bands.
For European stations:
5 contacts with SI9AM, at least 2 QSO on CW and 2 QSO on SSB.
For stations outside Europe:
3 contacts with SI9AM, at least 1 QSO on CW and 1 QSO on SSB.

2. CW:
Any band 1.8 – 28 MHz, at least 2 bands.
For European stations:
5 contacts with SI9AM.
For stations outside Europe:
3 contacts with SI9AM.

3. SSB:
Any band 1.8 – 28 MHz, at least 2 bands.
For European stations:
5 contacts with SI9AM.
For stations outside Europe:
3 contacts with SI9AM.

4. Digital modes:
Any band 1.8 – 28 MHz, at least 2 bands.
For European stations:
5 contacts with SI9AM.
For stations outside Europe:
3 contacts with SI9AM.

5. VHF/UHF/SHF:
Any band 144 – 1296 MHz.
3 contacts with SI9AM, either on CW, SSB, Digital modes or FM (repeater contacts included).

6. SWL:
According to paragraphs 1 – 5.

Contacts that were made from July 19, 2000 are valid.
The fee is 10 Euro including postage ( Alternative currencies may be used: USD or SEK equivalent to 10 Euro).

Send the application with a log copy and award fee to:
SM3TIR, Sven Andersson, Bergtorpsvägen 8, SE-832 96 FRÖSÖN, Sverige (SWEDEN)

E-mail: info@si9am.com
Internet: http://si9am.com/welcome/thai.html

Image: Sweden-Siam-Award-2019
Tks K1BV Research 4/21/19

A616
POLAND           DYPLOM "THE BLYSKAWICA"
                  Polish Navy Amateur Radio Club (SP2PMW)

The "BLYSKAWICA" award is issued by Kolo Shortwaves "BLYSKAWICA"
(The title refers to the Flotilla of Ships in Gdynia Oksywie. The diploma is awarded in categories CW, SSB, FM, RTTY, and SSTV. Modes. SWL OK is QSOs are made after January 1, 1995.

POINTS REQUIRED:
10 points by SP stations.
5 points by EU stations
3 points by remaining stations according to the following key:

POINT VALUES:
1 point for a QSOs made with any station from Gdynia, Sopot, Gdansk and surrounding areas including the Hel Peninsula.
2 points for QSOs made with a member of the SP2PMW club .
4 points for QSOs with club station SP2PMW
4 points for QSO with the station 3Z0BL.

Applications for the diploma should be sent to: Circle of Shortwaveers "BLYSKAWICA" Club 3. Ship Flotilla, Skr.Poczt.52 81-209 GDYNIA 9, Poland.

The price of the diploma for Polish stations is 10 PLN, and for foreign stations it is 5 € .

Internet: http://sp2pmw.pl/angielski.html

Image file: Poland-Blyskawica-Polish-Navy-2019

Tks K1BV Research 4/12/19

Permanent Award - will begin on May 4, 2019.
A617
Permanent Award
SPAIN                   TARRACO TRIUMPHALIS -AWARD

The local section in TARRAGONA of the UNION DE RADIOAFICIONADOS ESPAÑOLES (URE) and the RADIO CLUB DEL TARRAGONES, are pleased to organize the permanent award “TARRACO TRIUMPHALIS” in Latin, with the aim of boosting radio activity of ours members and promoting knowledge of the historical heritage of Tarragona.

See below the terms:
1.-The award is open to all radio amateurs in the world with a valid license, as well as to SWL, with fixed stations, / P, / M, / MM and / AM and in all modes, both analog and digital.
2.- The start date will be from 00.00 hours GMT of May 4th. 2019. and will be permanent until we communicate the end of its validity.
3.- Two categories of this award are established, ”AURUM” and “ARGENTUM”.
4.- “AURUM” category (all stations): To obtain the award in this category it is essential the
participating stations complete the following phrase:   -TARRACO TRIUMPHALIS-
18 necessary contacts including: A, R (Three times), T, I (Twice times), and
(Once times) C, O, U, M, P, H, S, and L.
5.- “ARGENTUM” category (RECOMMENDED FOR DX STATIONS): To obtain the award in this category, it is essential the participating stations to complete the word TARRACO (seven necessary contacts).
6.- Alternatively - The authorized stations will also be able to obtain the diploma with 50 contacts in the ARGENTUM category and 100 in the AURUM .
7.- The authorized stations, must pass a letter to each contact until completing the phrase or word indicated by category.

8.- The SPECIAL station EA3RCY: (necessary to complete the award in the AURUM category) will grant two letters. The rest, (EA3GZA, EA3BDE ...) will deliver only one letter on demand.
9.- Contacts cannot be repeated with the same station in band or mode during the same day.
10.- The authorized stations may be active all year round, but during the first week of the award and at least one week per month their activity will be greater.
11.- The stations will call with their call sign followed by the words - DIPLOMA TARRACO TRIUMPHALIS -

12.- Any form of authorized transmission and band is admitted, always following the recommendations of the IARU. An Excel file will be provided to fill out the award contacts in both categories.
13.- Communications obtained through REPEATERS, third stations, bridge stations, Echolink or DMR will not be valid.
14.- Award applicants must send the form duly completed with their contacts, as well as their personal data and their e-mail, to the manager: SALVADOR SALVAT, EA3BDE, P.o.Box 639 TARRAGONA 43080 SPAIN   ea3bde(**)tinet.org
15.- It is not necessary to send QSL's, although they may be requested for verification.
16.- The award will be extended personalized and numbered following the order of valid application. In order to take care of the environment and save the paperwork, it will be sent in PDF format to the e-mail provided by the applicant, (not on paper) DIN A4 size, free of charge.   In case you want the diploma printed on parchment, it will cost 15 Euros with postage included. Your payment can be made through PAYPAL, mail or bank transfer.
17.- The applicants stations must accept the established terms, being the MANAGER and the boards of the local section URE of Tarragona and the RADIO CLUB DEL TARRAGONES who will ultimately resolve any incident or discrepancy that may arise. The terms could be modified but the final decision will be made by the RADIO CLUB DEL TARRAGONES and UNION DE RADIOAFCIONADOS ESPAÑOLES or the MANAGER, and their decision is definitive.

Thanks to EA3BDE Diploma Manager

E-mail: ea3bde(**)tinet.org (remove the ** and add the @ for spam prevention.)
Internet: http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/bib/portal/simulacraromae/tarraco/visita.htm

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A618
FRANCE               Department Of The GERS Department

1. Goal: This diploma was developed by the radio amateurs of Gers (Dept. 32). which also shows the various kinds of combinations can be used in all bands and modes.

2. Attribution: Each licensed radio amateur applicant working on the bands allocated to amateur traffic that fulfill the conditions of obtaining and is in agreement with the regulation. SWLs are eligible to earn the Award.

3. Requirements:
   A. For a French station:
   On HF, 6 different stations whatever the band or the mode.
   Alternatitve: VHF / UHF: 4 different stations whatever the mode.
   Alternative: SHF: 2 stations regardless of the mode.

   B. For a European station:
   On HF: 4 different stations whatever the band or the mode.
   Alternative: VHF / UHF: 3 different stations regardless the mode.
   Alternative: SHF: 1 station regardless of the mode.

   C. For the rest of the world:
   On HF, 3 different stations whatever the band or the mode.
   Alternative VHF / UHF: 2 different stations whatever the mode.
   Alternative: SHF: 1 station whatever the mode.

4. Regulations:
   A. Ground relay links are not allowed
   B. QTH, RST and QRA locator exchanges are required for QSOs to be valid.
   C. Contacts with mobile or mobile stations passing through the department are valid..

5. Application Procedure:
   A. Send the requests to the diploma manager with a copy of the traffic log countersigned by licensed OM (address available on the Radio Club F5KHP website)
   B. SWLs should to send a copy of the QSLs.
   C. The fee for the award is a check of 10 € to the order of the ARAG to receive the diploma printed, or € 5 to receive it over the internet and print it yourself.
   E. Award Custodian is: Rui Thierry F1IXI, 91 Chemin du Barrail, AUCH - GERS 32000, France.

E-mail: Un-known
Internet: http://f5khp.blogspot.com/2014/01/diplome-du-departement-du-gers.html

Tks K1BV Research 4/19/19

A623

LEBANON               Worked Oscar Delta (WOD)

1. The WOD (Worked Oscar Delta) Award is available to all radio amateurs worldwide who submit proof with written confirmation of having contacted a minimum of 5 different OD land stations in Lebanon.
2. Two-way communications must be established on any amateur band as per Region regulations at the time of the QSO with each station on any band and/or mode. There is no minimum signal report required. Any or all bands may be used for WOD.
3.   Contacts must be made from the same location. Club station applicants, should include clearly their club name and call sign of the club station.
4.    Contacts made with OD stations must be dated 01.01.1990 or later. Contacts must be confirmed in writing i,e a QSO card. Confirmations must show your call and indicate that two-way communication was established.
5. Contacts made through "repeater" devices or any other power relay method cannot be used for WOD confirmation. All stations contacted must be "land stations." Contact with ships or aircraft cannot be counted.
6. The OD station contacted must be a member of the R.A.L.
7. RAL reserves the right to spot call for inspection of QSL cards (at RAL expense). The purpose of this is not to call into question the integrity of any individual, but rather to ensure the overall integrity of the program. Failure of the applicant to respond to such spot check will result in non-issuance of the WOD certificate.
8. Disqualification: False statements on the application or submission of forged or altered cards may result in disqualification. RAL does not attempt to determine who has altered a submitted card; therefore do not submit any marked over cards or a card with easily removable sticker. The decision of the RAL Awards Manager in such cases is final.
9. Application Procedure (Please follow carefully)
    a. Do not send confirmations (QSL cards) to RAL Awards Manager
    b. Application form must be submitted to RAL Awards Manager by Air mail only.
    c. The application form must be verified and signed by your local Awards Manager, or verified and signed by your QSL manager, or by 2 licensed Radio Amateurs.
    d. All applications sent to RAL must include the return postage fee which is 10 US$
10. Send application to: Awards Manager, Radio Amateurs of Lebanon (RAL), P.O.Box 11-8888, Beirut , Lebanon.

Internet: www.ral.org.lb/index.php/awards-mainmenu-49

Tks: K1BV Research 4/27/19

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A627
USA THE PENNSYLVANIA "67" CHALLENGE

Sponsored by the Holmesburg Amateur Radio Club, Inc.

1. Basic requirement: Confirmed Amateur Radio QSOs with all 67 counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. QSL cards must be in the applicant's possession. QSL cards will include paper or electronic. Log Book of the World Records will also be accepted. Participants may work towards the Challenge by making contact with 20, 40, or 60 counties. A certificate will be awarded at each of the three levels. An endorsement will be given when all 67 counties are worked. Endorsements are also available for single band or mode.

2. Valid contacts: All contacts must be 2-way communications made in real time. These contacts may be on any Amateur Radio band/mode. Contacts made using repeating devices such as FM repeaters, Amateur satellites, moon-bounce, and keyboard-to-keyboard contacts through digipeaters/nodes are valid, because these QSOs are made in real or near-real time. Contacts using IRLP, Echolink, or D-Star are valid as long as a radio is being used by both operators. All Contacts must be made from the same county. There is no date limit on when the contact were made.

3. Verification of contacts: Sending cards with the application is not required. An application form is available, but its use is not required. Excel version Adobe version Applicants shall submit a list of QSO's, alphabetized by county, showing the following QSO data: county, callsign of station contacted, band, mode, date, and UTC time. The name and callsign of the applicant should be printed clearly, exactly as they are to appear on the certificate. QSOs made under different callsigns of the same operator are permitted. The callsigns should be indicated on the application.

QSL cards and the application are to be presented to one of the following for checking and verification: (a) the president of a ham radio club, or (b) an official of the ARRL or DX applicant's national Amateur Radio society. If cards are mailed to the award sponsor sufficient postage or IRCs should be included to cover return shipping and postage.

The following statement, or equivalent language, should appear on the application. The person who checks the cards should sign this statement and also clearly print his or her name and position title.

"I have examined QSL cards for all the listed contacts. The information is accurate as listed."

4. Award fee and return envelope: Applicants in the USA should enclose a check for $3.00 for each endorsement level, payable to Holmesburg ARC. DX applicants (including Canada), please send 1 IRC. All applicants should include their mailing address for an 8 ? x 11 inch (21.5 x 28 cm) certificate.

5. Submission of application: Mail the completed application to: Holmesburg Amateur Radio Club, 3341 Sheffield Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136.

6. Decisions of the sponsoring Club are final. Questions on the award can be sent to the Holmesburg Amateur Radio Club, WM3PEN at ARRL.NET.

E-mail: WM3PEN@ARRL.NET
Internet: http://www.harcnet.org/pa67.htm

Pennsylvania County List
Adams Allegheny Armstrong Beaver Bedford Berks Blair Bradford Bucks Butler Cambria Cameron Carbon Centre Chester Clarion Clearfield Clinton Columbia Crawford Cumberland Dauphin Delaware Elk Erie Fayette Forest Franklin Fulton Greene Huntingdon Indiana Jefferson Juniata Lackawanna Lancaster Lawrence Lebanon Lehigh Luzerne Lycoming McKean Mercer Mifflin Monroe Montgomery Montour Northampton Northumberland Perry Philadelphia Pike Potter Schuylkill Snyder Somerset Sullivan Susquehanna Tioga Union Venango Warren Washington Wayne Westmoreland Wyoming York

(There is a PA QSO Party every Fall. This is an excellent way to contact MOST of the counties of Pennsylvania.)

A632
ITALY       Worked All Italian Lighthouses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(They do offer about 20 nice images, but their web-master has decided to make it impossible to cut and paste both text and images. WHY?)

Tks K1BV Research 5/6/19

A633
UKRAINE "Green Ukraine-30/50/100"

Starting from November 21 2014 the National diploma program "Ukrainian Flora Fauna" UFF will be launching a new series of diplomas "Green Ukraine-30/50/100".

To earn these certificates, you just work QSOs with their own program when you hear them mention “UFF”. This is a special sub-category, and when you make contacts with the required 30, 50 or 100 expeditions you may apply for these awards. They have all of the underlying data, so there is very little work needed on your part except to ask for the award. The administrators of the group will collect all QSO information and they will, upon your request, be able to verify your request and send you by e-mail the no cost “Green Ukraine” files.

Do not forget to indicate your name and call sign. (There is an option which will print a paper version of the award is requested. Read the rules for this if you wish to do this.)

E-mail: dyplom@uff.pp.ua
Internet: https://uff.pp.ua/green_ukraine.html

Tks K1BV Research 5/7/19

A634
CANADA Worked All Winnipeg Award

The "Worked All Winnipeg Award" is sponsored by the Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club Inc. It is awarded to an Amateur Radio Operator to recognize his/her outstanding achievement in having accomplished two way communications with the required number of VE4/VA4 radio stations located within the City of Winnipeg.

The award is a truly beautiful certificate, on parchment paper stock. It features drawings along the borders, which shows many of the attractions of the City of Winnipeg, along with our provincial emblem.

The Rules:
1) Stations within Manitoba, including the City of Winnipeg, must work at least 25 different Winnipeg stations to qualify.
2) Stations outside Manitoba, but within North America, must work at least 15 different Winnipeg stations to qualify.
3) Stations outside North America must work a minimum of 10 different Winnipeg stations to qualify.
4) Any band and any mode may be used, but all contacts between two individual stations must be direct contacts. (repeater contacts are not allowed)
5) All contacts from January 1, 1956 are acceptable.
6) QSL cards are not required. A certified COPY of your log book, with the signatures of two other Hams who have checked your log, is all that is necessary.

This copy should be mailed, along with $2.00 to cover the cost of the certificate and postage to:

"WORKED ALL WINNIPEG AWARD"
Custodian, Dick Maguire VE4HK
c/o Winnipeg Senior Citizens Radio Club Inc.
598 St. Marys Road
Winnipeg, MB
R2M 3L5

E-mail: ve4hk@rac.ca
Internet: http://winnipegarc.org/awards.html

Tks Ohip/Penn DX Bulletin #1413
5/7/19

RUSSIA Far Eastern Federal District Diploma

The Radio Port Federation of the Nakhodka City district, the local office of the SR on the Nakhodka urban District and the regional office of the SRR on the Primorskiy Krai comprise the Far Eastern District. .

Conditions: The award is earned by making contacts with amateur radio operators with each of the Far Eastern Federal District. The list below specifies the number of contacts to be made to meet the award and the first part of the call sign. For example, the first contact tells us that the “3" stands for the number of contacts and the “0C” means the call area is ZERO and the alphabetic “C” equals a call sign that displays the indicator for Primorsky Krai. For example UA0CCX would be valid.

1. Primorsky Krai-3 ØL (make three contacts included. with the capital of the DFO G Vladivostok one).
2. Khabarovsk Edge – 3 ØC (three contacts to the city of Khabarsky one)
3. Kamchatka Region-1 ØZ, (ØZ one contact)
4. Trans-Baikal region – 1 ØU, (ØU one contact)
5. Chukotka Autonomous Okrug-1 ØK (one contact)
Jewish Autonomous Region-1 ØD (one contact)
Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)-1 Ø (one contact)
Republic of Buryatia-1 ØO (one contact)
Magadan Region-1ØI (one contact)
Sakhalin Oblast-1 ØF (one contact)
Amur Region – 1 ØJ (one contact)

Total: 15 Links

Contacts are counted at use of any kind of modes, repeated contacts are counted only on other ranges (any kind of radiation) from December, 13th, 2018, from the day of signing of the Decree of the President of Russia on transfer of the capital of the DFO in Vladivostok.

The diploma is issued to all applicants who have fulfilled the present conditions and presented the extract from the log book certified by two radio amateurs.

Applications are sent to E-mail address: rw0lx@mail.ru or ru0lm@mail.ru . The diploma is issued only in electronic form.

E-mail: rw0lx@mail.ru or ru0lm@mail.ru
Internet: http://www.qrz.ru/awards/1306.html
Image: Russia-Far-Eastern-Federal-District-2019

Tks QRZ.ru 5/9/19

A638

CUBA                                The Cuban Award Program
       Federación de Radioaficionados de Cuba

General Rules
1. Any mode and band may be used.
2. No QSLs needed, only list of contacts certified by any radio club or two active hams.
3. Awards will be send by email.
6. Send your application to gdxc@frcuba.cu

AMÉRICA
1. Requirement: To work and confirm entities at the American Continent.
   Class “C” 30 entities
   Class “B” 35 entities
   Class “A” 40 entities
2. Cuba should be one of these entities.

CARIBE
1. To work and confirm entities of the Caribbean, which includes the countries of XE, TG, V3, HR, YN, TI, HP, HK and YV.
   Class “C” 20 entities
   Class “B” 25 entities
   Class “A” 30 entities
2. Cuba should be one of these entities.

CUBA
1. Work and confirm eight Cuban districts CL-CM-CO-T41/ CL-CM-CO-T48.
2. In case the worked station uses: CL-CM-CO0-T40-T49 prefixes, it will assume the district corresponding to the place where the station were located.
3. No more than 2 missed districts can be substituted by radio club stations, identified by CO9 prefixes.

Grupo DX de Cuba
1. To work and confirm contacts with 5 members of Grupo DX de Cuba (GDXC).
2. You can down load an updated GDXC member list here.
3. Contacts valid only after September 1, 1980.

E-mail: gdxc@frcuba.cu
Internet: https://www.frcuba.cu/

Tks to KA5WSS 5/13/19

A639
Australia The VK1 Award

This award is issued by the Canberra Region Amateur radio Club upon receipt of a correctly presented application to any licensed amateur operator or short wave listener. The certificate displays one of Canberra's most distinctive landmarks, the Telstra Tower, situated on Black Mountain in the heart of Australia's capital city. The tower is depicted in light blue on a white background with award information in black lettering.

The information required is a log extract showing date and time in UTC, mode, call sign of the VK1 station worked and ciphers exchanged. Short wave listeners should include the station worked by the VK1 station being claimed.

Each VK1 call sign worked counts as one point. Each call sign may only be claimed once. The change of status to mobile, portable, etc. is not allowed as a separate valid contact. Contacts via terrestrial repeater systems or internet linking services are not valid contacts towards the award.

Award requirements:
Amateurs using HF within mainland Australia including Tasmania but excepting those in VK9 and VK0 area's need to make :
Contact with 20 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Basic award
Contact with 50 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Bronze award
Contact with 75 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Silver award
Contact with 100 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Gold award

Amateurs using HF outside mainland Australia & Tasmania but including those in VK9 and VK0 area's need to make :
Contact with 10 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Basic award
Contact with 25 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Silver award
Contact with 50 VK1 Stations to be awarded the Gold award

Amateurs using VHF and higher frequencies requirements are the same as HF outside Australia for all areas, noting contacts must be direct and not via Repeaters or Internet trunked services..

Cost of the each award is $5.00 (Australian).
Please note that IRC's (International Reply Coupons) will NOT be accepted.

Application for the award should be addressed to: The Award Manager, GPO Box 600, Canberra ACT 2601.

Image: Australia-VK1-AWARD-2019

K1BV Research 5-12-19

A641

CANADA The Abegweit Award

VE1, VE9, VO1, and VO2 stations must have a confirmed contact in all three counties of Prince Edward Island. They are: Prince, Queens, and Kings. The remainder of Canadian stations and any USA stations must have made three PEI contacts. All others two PEI contacts.

QSL cards must be in the possession of the applicant. Send fee of $5.00 along with log entries certified by two other amateurs or submit QSL cards (photocopies acceptable) to:
PEI Abegweit Award, c/o Summerside Amateur Radio Club Inc., 99 Harvard St., Summerside, PE C1N 1P8, Canada

Internet: www.summersiderc.com/index.php/abegweit-award

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A642

CANADA Worked Atlantic Provinces Award

Sponsored by the Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club, Inc. Award given for confirmation of on-air contacts with Radio Amateurs located in a prescribed number of Counties in each of the four Atlantic Provinces – New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island & Newfoundland and Labrador.

Requirements:
1. Radio Amateurs stations located in NS, NB, PEI and NL are required to submit confirmation of contacts with stations in 8 counties in NS, 8 in NB, 2 in PEI, plus contacts with 5 VO1 or VO2 stations. (A counties system does not exist in NL.),
2. Canadian and USA stations outside the four Atlantic Provinces require confirmation of contacts with 4 NS, 4 NB, 1 PEI county plus 3 VO1 or VO2 stations.
3. Stations outside Canada and Continental USA require confirmation of contact with 2 NS, 2 NB and 1 PEI county plus 2 VO1 or VO2 stations.

Send GCR list and $2. Canadian or 5 IRCs to:
Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club, Inc., PO Box 73, Moncton, NB E1C 8R9 Canada.

Internet: https://www.maarc.ca/awards/html

K1BV Research 5/12

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A643

SWEDEN/NORWAY        MOROKULIEN AWARD   (SJ9WL and LG5LG)

ARIM is an association which maintain and run the amateur radio station in Morokulien. Arim has a management of 4 Swedish and 4 Norwegian radio amateurs, who uses a lot of their time on this work.

It is a very well known and special HAM-station in the world SJ9WL/LG5LG.   The radio shack can be rented by worldwide radio amateurs, and it is very popular because of its very attractive call signs, the Norwegian LG5LG and the Swedish SJ9WL. The location of the amateur station is also unique, because this is probably the only amateur station worldwide which is operating from the borderline between two countries. The shack is made useable for handicapped people. The income from rental activities are used to maintain and to operate the HAM-station.

In 2012 it was 44 years since Norwegian and Swedish amateurs agreed to cooperate running a amateur station on the borderline at Morokulien.The name Morokulien is a compound word of the Norwegian word "moro" and the Swedish word "kul" for fun. The last ending "ien" means "in one" (the two words in one) and this became the name of the state Moro-kul-ien. Morokulien is a "ham-state" on the border between Norway and Sweden. The special callsign for the Norwegian side is LG5LG, and the special callsign for the Swedish side is SJ9WL. If you as a ham-operator are visiting Morokulien for several days you have to change call-sign LG5LG/SJ9WL every other day.

Rules for Morokulien AWARD
4 - four contacts with Morokulien.
2 - two contacts with both signatures LG5LG/SJ9WL.

The contacts must be made on different bands on different days, and contact via repeater does not count. Request for AWARD can be sent to QSL manager LA7TIA, Sverre Aarstad Myggliveien 31, N-2216 Roverud, Norway together with a copy of your log with runned contacts. The award costs NOK/SEK 50,00.

Email: info@sj9wl-lg5lg.com
Internet: http://www.sj9wl-lg5lg.com/text1_2.html
Internet: (additional info) https://www.qrz.com/lookup
Tks K1BV Research 5/12/19

A644

AUSTRALIA                   Southern Cross Award

The Southern Cross Award is issued by the Eastern and Mountain District Radio Club Inc. to licensed amateurs and SWLs who confirm through the submission of a signed log the required number of contacts as follows:     VK3 stations are required to work 15 financial Club members plus ONE of the Club Callsigns, VK3ER, VK3BNW, VK3COD or a Special Call run by the Club, e.g. VI3GP.

DX and interstate stations require 5 contacts plus ONE of the Club Call signs as above.

A member and / or Club callsign can only be claimed once per application. Contacts made on the Club Repeater VK3REC are legitimate. However, contacts with either Club members or a Club callsign during both the Wednesday night and Sunday morning Club nets are not eligible for the purpose of the Award.

Submitting Application:
An applicant must submit a legible log showing the date, time, band (MHz), mode, callsign, and operator name of the station worked. The full name, address, callsign (except SWL) and signature of the applicant are required on the log.

Band or mode endorsements are available upon request. The following fee is to accompany the application:
   $A5.00 for posting within Australia.
   $A15.00 for posting outside Australia.

Applications for the Southern Cross Award are to be mailed to:
   Applications to the Awards Manager
   EMDRC Inc PO Box 87
   Mitcham, Victoria 3132, |Australia.

Download: It is required that all applicants for the plaque must fill out a listing of contacts being used for the applications.

http://www.emdrc.com/awards/ (Mandatory list)
Internet: https://www.emdrc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/southern_cross_award.pdf

Tks K1BV Research 5/12/19

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A645

USA The Washington Totem Award

The Western Washington DX Club, the Northwest’s largest and most active DX group takes pleasure in issuing the first major W7 award. This award is issued to any licensed radio amateur who submits proof of two-way radio contact with the state of Washington. The totem pole shown on our card and colorful certificate is typical of the totem poles once found in the state of Washington.

The Washington Totem Award Rules:

1. Applicants must submit proof of QSOs with 100 different Washington stations. Twenty (20) of these must be confirmed contacts with different Western Washington DX Club members. DX Stations need only confirm 25 Washington stations including 10 WWDXC members.

2. General certification rule applies. Submission of QSL cards is not required. Your cards may be checked and certified by an officer of any recognized Amateur Radio Society or Club. DX stations may submit log data in lieu of QSL card confirmation.

3. All contacts must be dated January 1, 1973 or later.

4. Certified lists submitted should be in alphabetical order with date and time in GMT.

5. The WASHINGTON TOTEM AWARD is free to all stations outside of the United States. U.S. stations must include an application fee of $1.00. If QSL cards are sent to WWDXC for checking, sufficient postage must be included with the application and confirmation list for their return via first class mail.

6. SPECIAL ENDORSEMENT: The “WASHINGTON TOTEM AWARD” may be issued for specific bands or modes if all supporting information is included with the application.

Internet: https://www.wwdxc.org/awards/washington-totem/

Tks K1BV Research 5/16

A646

Singapore The Lion City Award

Hams outside CQ Zone 28 must achieve five confirmed QSOs with 9V1 stations to be eligible for this award. For hams within CQ Zone 28, the requirement is ten confirmed QSOs.

Applications for the Lion City Award should be sent to SARTS and attention to The Awards Manager: SARTS, Robinson Road P.O. Box 2728, Singapore 904728, MALAYSIA.

E-mail: use webform on this page: https://www.sarts.org.sg/contact-sarts/
Internet: https://www.sarts.org.sg/

Singapore-LION-CITY-AWARD-2019

Tks K1BV Research 5/15/19

A647

NETHERLANDS               PAFF/WWFF Awards

The letters PAFF refer to the Dutch Fauna Flora Program
The letters WWFF stand for World Wide Fauna Flora.

PAFF award info for chasers and activators. Note that I have removed the “activator” section due to the fact this Directory is aimed principally at the “chasers”. You can look on the internet to received the “activator” data.
Awards are currently only available digitally (JPEG 1280x900). We provide the digital awards for free.

Request your own PAFF award at the WWFF LogSearch.    Note that we process requests approx. once per month so pse qrx. If your call is already on the honor roll you should have received your award (pse check your spam folder). Email us if we need to resend it.

Validity of PAFF contacts:
Activities need to be validated by the PAFF coordinator to count towards the awards. The WWFF database contains only validated activities.
The PAFF program started on September 1, 2008. The reference list has been extended since. Validity of the various references can be found on the references page.

Chaser awards
The PAFF program has four different awards and an honor roll to reward the active chasers:

    PAFF bronze - for any OM/SWL who has confirmed at least 10 different PAFF references
    PAFF silver - for any OM/SWL who has confirmed at least 20 different PAFF references
    PAFF gold - for any OM/SWL who has confirmed at least 50 different PAFF references
    PAFF CCO - for any Chief Chasing OM who has confirmed at least 75 different PAFF references

Internet: http://www.pa-ff.nl/p/paff-awards.html

Tks K1BV Research 5/15/19

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A649

France Dept of Seine-Saint-Denis (DD93)

The departmental diploma of the Department of Seine-Saint-Denis, offers this award to all who can enhance the activity on our bands. The stations contacted in department 93 (or in P 93) will have to be resident in Seine-Saint-Denis.

Unless otherwise specified, contacts via terrestrial relay or Echolink are prohibited. All transmission modes are allowed (CW, FM, and DIGITAL modes).

The various contacts with our department should preferably take place from your fixed station. Activations in / mobile or / portable will be accepted, provided that they are clearly specified as “93" on your application. The contacts made during any contests are valid.

Contacts must have been made on or after the date of January 1, 1951 for all amateur radio bands licensed in Region 1, and January 1, 1982 for WARC bands.

ETHICS OF CONDUCT:
1) It is required of all applicants or stations to obtain the REF93 diploma, sportsmanship and conduct "fair play".
2) An applicant, or a station for obtaining the diploma, or the representative of this station (QSL-Manager.etc), may be disqualified in the event that reprehensible facts demonstrate a known and constant violation of the OM spirit
3) Only the Diploma Manager is entitled to make all decisions, these will be final.

CONDITIONS OF AWARD:
1. This diploma is accessible to all French or foreign stations having an official license of operator of the amateur service, as well as any listening station (SWL) under the same conditions.
2. It is requested to establish a radio link with at least 10 radio amateurs of Seine-Saint-Denis, or 8 radio amateurs of the 93 plus a station of radio-club of the department.

Tks K1BV Research 5/18/19

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A650
RUSSIA                       The Amazon Hundred

It was 1787 and the Russian Empire prepared for the Grand journey of Catherine II to the south. The journey was a political demonstration in front of all of Europe. At this time, Turkey, instigated by Britain, Prussia and France, prepared an ultimatum, demanding the return of the Crimea and the recognition of Georgia vassal possession of the Turkish sultan. Russia rejected these ultimatums, and Turkey declared a war that lasted until 1791.

Travel to the south was carefully prepared, to participate in it were invited foreign diplomats and some monarchs. The monarchs were responsible for the journey of the Shining Prince G. A. Potemkin-Taurian. The Prince fulfilled his errand with great scale and fiction.

Empress Catherine II intended to see the newly annexed territory of Crimea, and had a conversation with Svetleyshim Prince Potemkin, who among other things praised the bravery of the Greeks and even their wives. The sovereign, laughing of the courage of women, asked--how can he prove his bravery? Potemkin promised to assure her in this place-in the Crimea.

Created by the efforts of Gregory Potemkin in the spring of 1787, the Amazon company and indeed turned out magnificent. Under the guidance of experienced military officers of the Balaklava Regiment of Noble Maidens, most of whom were wives or daughters of officers, supported this all-female unit. Women learned to ride perfectly, skillfully rebuilt and observing the system, fence on swords and shoot a volley of guns.

The Diploma: The diploma is established by Radio-club R-YL-C and DRC, in memory of the first woman-officer of Russia Elena Saraddova.

Conditions of performance of the diploma:
a. To earn a diploma it is necessary to collect 100 points for QSO with stations of Russia.
b. Scoring:
   QSOs with Russian stations = 1 point.
   QSOs of St. Petersburg and Leningrad region (R1A, R1C) = 3 points.
   QSOs with Moscow and Moscow region (R3A, R3D) =3 points.
   QSOs Donetsk and Luhansk folk republics (UR-I, UR-M) = 3 points.
   QSOs Republic of Crimea (R6K, R6R)= 5 points
   QSOs which are Female Radio Lover (YL) = 10 points.
c. Women Radio Amateurs wishing to earn a diploma, must make at least 100 QSOs with stations of Russia.
d. Radio contacts must have been made on or after Sept 3, 2019. All bands and modes OK.
e. Repeated contacts OK if made on different bands and modes.

Applications:
a. Applications, according to the accepted form, are accepted on the service on diplomas on a site of club R-YL-C.   Details on web site are found: http://rylc.drc-sochi.ru
b. Applications in the format of Adif is not accepted and are not considered.
c. All questions and support at. R-YL-C Club Coordinator, Valentin Lukashov/RK6AX/.

E-mail: Rk6ax (at) DRC-sochi.ru
Internet: http://www.qrz.ru/awards/142.html     (Use translation here))
Internet: http://rylc.drc-sochi.ru (Russian only)

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UKRAINE Black Sea Contest Club (BSCC Award Rules)

In order to increase activity of radio amateurs in different contests provided by Black Sea Contest Club, BSCC established award W-BSCC-M. The award is issued to all licensed radio amateurs and SWL for QSO (SWL) with BSCC members in contests only.

Club Membership Award:
a. Applicants must have made QSOs (SWLs) with 100 different members of BSCC, using any mode. For each subsequent 50 QSO (SWL) with club members, an additional label is given
and even further, the additional label increases to the award ( 150 QSO, 200 QSO etc.)
b. QSO's are counted from 13 of August 2006 (Date of foundation of the club) .
c. Applications are issued in alphabetical order of calls, with data of QSO (for SWL - two-way QSO data), with BSCC membership numbers, as well as the name of competition in which they were implemented.
c. By signatures of Certified, to two two a radio amateurs or local club a radio of the application the BE Forwarded to the award manager Have by email: ur5eaw [AT] ua.fm
Lists of members of the BSCC is available on the club's official the listing on their website.

The electronic award is free of charge. If paper is requested, there are modest costs to cover print and postal. The Cost version of the award to the Ukrainian hams - 10 hryvnia, for amateurs from CIS - equivalent of 4 USD. (Or 4 IRC), for amateurs of other countries - 7 USD. (Or 7 IRC). Endorsement Labels to the award «W-BSCC -M» are free of charge. The only charge for endorsement is postage: SASE - hams of Ukraine, 1 IRC / 1 USD / 1 EUR for other countries hams.

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Tks K1BV Research 5/18/19

(About 10 years ago, I received a request from the Black Sea Contest Club. They (or someone) asked if I would like to be named as a Honorary Member.
I agreed with pleasure, and every year since them when their DX contest is active, I actually submitted a report.
I was having a ball running contacts to those Ukraine, Bulgarian and Romanian contesters. Even to this day, I think there might be one other HONORARY member from the USA, but maybe I'm really the lone Yankee.)

A652

FRANCE Diploma Morbihan (DD56)

You may earn this diploma by making contacts as follows:

1. 5 mixed band or single mode QSOs
2. All bands with Morbihan stations.
3. 3 single band QSOs of your choice.

Send certified list of the contacts and fee of 8€ or 20 IRC to the manager:
Jean-Francois BRETON F6DZD, Trezeleguen, F-56520 GUIDEL, FRANCE.

Email: f6dzd@yahoo.fr
Internet: http://aram56.free.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=8

Tks K1BV Research 5/20/19

A655

MOLDOVA MOLDAVIAN FLORA FAUNA AWARD ( MFFA)

This award "MFFA" is founded by radio club in the town of Rybnitsa. The following awards are currently issued for QSOs/SWL with Moldavian National Parks and Nature Reserves.

AWARD CLASSES
Class 3: QSO/SWL with 2 different ERFF
Class 2: QSO/SWL with 4 different ERFF
Class 1: QSO/SWL with 7 different ERFF
Honour Roll : QSO/SWL with 10 different ERFF

PARKS AND NATURE RESERVES :
1. ERFF-001 Codrii
2. ERFF-002 Padurea Domneasca
3. ERFF-003 Plaiul Fagului
4. ERFF-004 Prutul de Jos
5. ERFF-005 Iagorlac
6. ERFF-006 Tsaulsky park
7. ERFF-007 Kolohur
8. ERFF-008 Dobrusa
9. ERFF-009 Sharna
10. ERFF-010 Tapova
11. ERFF-011 Bugornea

Moldavian Flora Fauna Award is free. The only charge is payment of mailing postal costs. :
For European radio amateurs $US3.
For radio amateurs outside of Europe - $US4.

Award mgr - ER3GS (please send all mail to ER3ZZ at this address:
Anatoly Mikhailenko,
Str Independencei,
bl . /2, ap. 22,
MD-2043, Kishinev,
MOLDOVIA, EU.

E-mail: Serge er3gs@mail.ru
Internet: http://ur5r.kl.com.ua/files/aw-mffa.htm

An additional mailing address is: Serge Galaychuk, ul.Gvardeyskaya, 14 kv.35,
Rybnitsa, 5500 Moldova EU.

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A656

USA               Jersey Devil Award

The Jersey Devil Award Certificate is presented by the Burlington County Radio Club to any amateur for working five stations in the New Jersey Pinelands (the home of the Jersey Devil) including at least one member of the Burlington County Radio Club (BCRC).

A QSO on any amateur band in any mode with any BCRC member or other station in the towns or zip codes in the Pinelands area will qualify as a Pinelands contact. Only one contact with each station will count toward the award, regardless of the band or mode of subsequent contacts.

Short wave listeners meeting the requirements on a heard basis are also eligible and welcome to apply.

The Jersey Devil Award application can be an extract of the log, a computer printout, or a neatly handwritten list of the qualifying QSOs. The following information must be shown:

Ham applying for Jersey Devil Award
a.     Applicant's name & call sign
b.     Each worked station's call sign
c.     Date and time
d.    Operating mode
e.    Band or specific frequency

The fee is USD $5 (5 Euro) to cover the cost of printing and mailing. Do not send QSL cards. Submit your application and payment to: JD Award Manager, P.O. Box 307, Moorestown, NJ 08057.

Internet: http://www.k2td-bcrc.org/k2td_jdaward.html

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A657

The Worked All New Jersey Award ( WANJ )

Issued to radio amateurs who have submitted proof of successfully completing a QSO with a radio amateur in each of New Jersey's 21 counties. This award is also issued to SWLs who have submitted proof of listening to transmissions from radio amateurs in each of New Jersey's 21 counties. The WANJ award is a 11" by 8-1/2" certificate suitable for framing.

Regulations:

1. US STATIONS - All contacts with NJ county stations must be made from within a 10 mile radius and must be from the state in which operator is licensed.
2. DX STATIONS - All contacts with NJ county stations must be made from within a 40 kilometer radius of the location as shown on operator/station license.
3. All contacts must be simplex. Contacts using repeaters, satellites, and the Internet are NOT valid contacts. Moonbounce and meteor shower contacts are OK.
4. QSOs must be verified by either a QSL Card or Logbook of the World (LoTW).
5. Entries must be submitted on the “fillable” PDF form (see below) and submitted by e-mail (preferred) or mail.
6. Log will be verified by the Morris Radio Club.
7. Endorsements (i.e.: All CW, All SSB, Digital, etc.)must be requested on the application.
8. Certificate fee is $2.00 US for all applications. Use PayPal to morrisradioclub@gmail.com or send check/money order to Morris Radio Club WANJ, 6 Deerfield Road, Whippany, NJ 07981-2009 USA.
9. Once application has been received, verified, and fee has been received, a certificate will be e-mailed to the address provided in the application.

Again, the application is a “Fillable” PDF. It has been tested on Windows, Mac, Linux, and IOS using Adobe Reader. Other PDF document readers may or may not work!

The information above along with further instructions can be found on page one of the application.

Choose the download of the WANJ application. Save it to your PC, then open it with your PDF reader program to begin entering information. When finished, attach it to an e-mail to wanj@morrisradioclub.org .

E-mail: wanj@morrisradioclub.org
Internet: http://www.morrisradioclub.org/WANJInfo.htm
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A658

USA                   Worked All North Carolina

Available to Radio Amateurs and SWL’s worldwide who can provide proof of 2-way contact with all 100 counties in North Carolina.

Modes:     CW,     Phone (SSB, AM, FM),     Mixed, Single Band (2m through 160m) 5 Band (10, 15, 20, 40 and 80)

Requirements:     All QSO's must be 2-way using the same mode. No repeater or cross mode contacts allowed.      QSO’s on 12, 17 and 30 count for the All Band Award but not 5 Band.

Fee:    There is no fee.

Applications:
a. All applications for the Worked All North Carolina (WANC) Award must be submitted on the WANC application form along with a County Record sheet showing call sign of station worked, Date, Time in UTC, Band, Mode and County.
b. Submission of QSL cards is optional. QSL's can be verified using the GCR (General Certification Rule) by 2 non-family Amateur Licensees, General class or higher, and signed on the application sheet.
c. USA-CA or MARAC holders need only submit an application form along the award number.
d. If you are using your USA-CA or MARAC number, it must be for the same mode for which it was awarded. If it is for a Mixed award, cards must be submitted and the GCR rule will apply to it.
e. The WANC Manager reserves the right to spot check any QSO's for validity by contacting any of the applicants claimed stations.
f. Applications and county record sheets can be obtained by sending a self addressed, stamped, business size envelope (4x9) or via E-mail file attachment to the addresses listed below.
g. Send completed application and county sheets to:
Ed Swiderski KU4BP, 108 Tori Lane, Lexington, North Carolina, 27295.

E-mail: ku4bp@triad.rr.com
Internet: https://sites.google.com/site/workedallnc/

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A659
USA PAGODA AWARD RULES

1. Contact ten (10) members of the Reading Radio Club at their home QTH, mobile or portable stations.
2. Any band, any mode of transmission may be used.
3. Contacting of the Club stations, W3BN and/or W3CCH is acceptable.
4. All applications for the Pagoda Award shall be in writing and addressed to the PAGODA AWARD Administrator.
5. All contacts shall be made after October 13, 1961.
6. Applications shall list the call, the band and the date of the contact. No QSL cards are required.
7. No fee is connected with the Pagoda Award.
8. Phone patch, Packet, and repeater contacts are not acceptable. (I.E. From your antenna to the RRC member's antenna)
9. As of February 8, 1963, the Reading Radio Club started issuing an endorsement seal to all Radio Amateurs who have already received the PAGODA AWARD. This endorsement seal can be obtained by working fifteen (15) additional and different member stations of the Reading Radio Club.

The same rules apply for the additional contacts as have applied for the ten (10) initial contacts.
Any band, any mode of transmission.
All contacts must be after October 13, 1961.
Additional endorsement stickers are available in increments of 25 contacts.
Applicants shall list the call, the band and the date.
No charge for the award or seal.

Applications shall be sent to the attention of the:
Pagoda Award Administrator
John Geisewite, KB3MIH
PO Box 13777
Reading, PA 19612-3777.

E-mail: w3bn@qsl.net or dschearer@comcast.net
Internet: https://www.qsl.net/w3bn/award.html/
Internet (Reading Radio Club) https://www.qsl.net/w3bn/

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A659
The Awards of the Baton Rouge ARC.

#1 Red Stick Award

The Red Stick Award is issued to amateurs who have worked at least ten members of the Baton Rouge Amateur Radio club. Award is a certificate suitable for framing.

1. Members worked must be current members whose dues are paid through the time that the contact occurred.
2. Contacts must be made using a direct mode of operation.
3. Repeater contacts will not count for the award; however, transponded satellite contacts will be accepted.
4. Only contacts made on the 160 through 10 meter amateur bands will be counted for the award.
5. Only contacts made on or after September 1, 1996 will count for this award.
6. All contacts must be made by the same individual, using the callsign assigned to him/her.
7. Contacts must be made using bands and modes allowed by the license holder at the time that the contact was made.
8. Applicants shall submit $2.00 in the form of a check or money order, along with a list of contacts with ten or more members of the Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club, the time, date, band and mode of operation for each contact.
9. QSL cards are not necessary
10. Decisions of the Awards Committee will be final.
11. The BRARC Awards Committee reserves the right to change these rules as necessary, in order to more efficiently administer the award.

#2 Worked All Parishes Award

1. Since the state of Louisiana is the only state in the USA that uses Parishes as its primary political subdivision (instead of counties) and Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana, the Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club sponsors the WORKED ALL PARISHES award certificate for qualified applicants. Award certificate will be attractive and suitable for framing.
2. Applicant must submit proof of contacts with all 64 Louisiana parishes. Photocopies of QSL cards are acceptable as long as they are legible with no alteration. QSL or photocopies must show the callsign of the station contacted, the parish where the contact was made, the time and date of the contact, and the band & emission used to make the contact. Cards will not be returned unless sufficient postage is included with the application.
3. Contacts must be made on 160 through 10 meters. Any legal mode of emission may be used.
4. Only direct contacts will be accepted.
5. No contacts via repeater will be accepted; however, transponded satellite contacts will be accepted.
6. Only contacts made on or after September 1, 1996 will count for this award.
7. All contacts must be made by the same individual, using callsigns assigned to him/her. If multiple callsigns have been used, the applicant should state these and declare that they were assigned to him/her.
8. A $2.00 fee should be submitted with the application to cover the cost of mailing the certificate. 9. Additional fees for return postage of QSL cards should be included if return of the QSL cards is desired. These fees should be submitted in the form of check or money order only. Stamps will not be accepted; cash is discouraged.
10. Decisions by the BRARC Awards Committee will be final.
11. The BRARC Awards Committee reserves the right to modify these rules as necessary to more efficiently administer the award.

Internet: http://brarc.org/awards/

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Permanent Awards