By that test pretty much every contest QSO (in any mode) would be NIL.B

+ AA6YQ comments below I can’t conceive of a “robot check” (generally available to “Joe Sixpack” casual operators) which would reveal that my QSO partner was not an attended station. So I

I appreciate the sentiment behind the rule, but enforcement is only likely to hurt the innocent. I can’t conceive of a “robot check” (generally available to “Joe Sixpack” casual

+ AA6YQ comments below I wrote that rule with the late Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT. Enforcement is up to the awards branch. That said, participants in an awards program first and foremost are supposed to

I wrote that rule with the late Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT. Enforcement is up to the awards branch. That said, participants in an awards program first and foremost are supposed to voluntarily abide by the

The DXCC rules contain this line concerning robotic operation: 6a) Each contact claimed for DXCC credit must include contemporaneous direct initiation by the operator on both sides of the

Hans, To keep this short... I had a similar situation... total of over 100 QSLs, but less than 100 cards and less than 100 LoTW. What did I do? 1. Submit an application with just the cards using

Hans, When I have obtained a hybrid DXCC with LoTW and some cards, I used an authorized card checker, who are listed on ARRL web site and available at many HamFest associated with ARRL

I had a similar situation for VUCC. My method was to get a local DXCC checker to review and submit his confirmation to the ARRL, waited until the new totals appeared in the LotW Awards summary, then

+ AA6YQ comments below I’m getting ready to put together a hybrid DXCC application, some cards and some LoTW. I don’t have 100 of either cards or LoTW matches (30 meters, the hardest DXCC I ever

I’m getting ready to put together a hybrid DXCC application, some cards and some LoTW. I don’t have 100 of either cards or LoTW matches (30 meters, the hardest DXCC I ever did) to allow me to

Hi Coy, Deleted entities would not apply to VUCC as VUCC is based on maidenhead grid squares. 73 Ria N2RJ

Hi Coy, I didn't. I actually received communication from Samantha that it has been corrected and the certificate will be mailed in a couple of weeks. All good now.

Bernd, My difference in count is due to deleted entities. Did you perhaps have one of the deleted PJ's in your submission? 73, Coy Coy C Day, N5OK 20685 SW 29 Union City, OK 73090 H(405) 483-5632

Thank you Dave and Steve, I emailed yesterday and will call if email doesn't lead to anything. 73, Bernd - KB7AK

You can also call them... Sharon Taratula Awards Branch Manager (860) 594-0269 I have always found Sharon and the team very helpful and responsive VHF/UHF Century Club (VUCC) Award Email Worked All

+ AA6YQ comments below I submitted my VUCC (6M) award application July 15, July 21 my credit card was charged. There is no change in the status, i.e. no asterisk showing. I applied for 100 (and paid

I submitted my VUCC (6M) award application July 15, July 21 my credit card was charged. There is no change in the status, i.e. no asterisk showing. I applied for 100 (and paid for 100), however, the

Congratulations Hans and Thank you ARRL Awards for the beautiful cert! I received mine recently and your post inspired me to frame and mount it. Up to 222 verified grids and counting, barefoot to a

Well done to all the award winners! One nice thing about mixed DXCC is that it’s relatively easy to explain the essential goal of “contacting 100 countries” to friends and acquaintances who