The CQ DX Awards
Program recognizes achievements in the amateur radio art of "DXing," or
contacting amateurs in faraway places. It is sponsored by CQ magazine.
There are three levels of recognition in the CQ DX Awards Program:
The CQ DX Award
The CQ DX Honor Roll
The DX Hall of Fame
The DX Award Application
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Checkpoint List
1. The CQ DX Award is issued in three categories. The
CQ DX CW Award is issued to an amateur radio station submitting proof of contact with 100
or more countries. The CQ DX SSB Award is issued to an amateur radio station submitting
proof of contact with 100 or more countries. The CQ DX RTTY Award is issued to an amateur
radio station submitting proof of contact with 100 countries using two-way RTTY.
Applications should be submitted on the official CQ DX Award application (form 1067B).
Reasonable facsimiles or computer printouts are also acceptable.
2. All contacts must be two-way in the mode for which the application is made. Cross-mode
or one-way contacts are not valid. QSLs must be listed in alphanumeric order (A to Z and 1
to ¯) by prefix. All contacts must have been made after November 15, 1945. Deleted
countries do not count. Only currently active countries are acceptable.
3. QSL cards must be verified by one of the authorized check points for the CQ DX Awards,
or must be included with the application. Return postage must be included.
4. Country endorsement stickers are issued for 150, 200, 250, 275, 300, 310, and 320
active countries. A fee of $1.00 per sticker (where stickers are issued) is charged. An SASE must be enclosed with all endorsement
applications.
5. Special endorsements, as follows, are available for a fee of $1.00 each:
(a) 28 MHz endorsement - for 100 or more countries confirmed in the 10 meter band.
(b) 3.5/7 MHz endorsement - for 100 or more countries confirmed using any combination of
the 40 and 80 meter bands.
(c) 1.8 MHz endorsement - for 50 or more countries confirmed using the 160 meter band.
(d) QRPp endorsement - for 50 or more countries confirmed using 5 watts output or less.
(e) Mobile endorsement - for 50 or more countries confirmed with the applicant operating
mobile.
(f) Slow Scan TV endorsement - for 50 or more countries confirmed using two-way SSTV.
(g) OSCAR endorsement - for 50 or more countries confirmed via amateur satellite.
6. Any altered or forged confirmations will result in permanent disqualification of the
applicant.
7. Fair play and good sportsmanship in operating are required for all amateurs working
toward CQ DX Awards. Continued use of poor ethics will result in disqualification of the
applicant.
8. A fee of $6.00 is required for CQ subscribers applying for a CQ DX Award certificate.
The latest CQ mailing label must be attached for the subscriber discount. For
non-subscribers the certificate fee is $12.00. IRCs are acceptable in lieu of check or
cash.
9. Normally the ARRL DXCC country list constitutes the basis for CQ DX Award country
status. Deleted countries are not valid for the CQ DX Award. As a country is deleted,
country totals of applicants are automatically adjusted accordingly.
10. All contacts must be with land-based amateur stations working within authorized
amateur bands. Contacts with ships and aircraft are not acceptable.
11. Decisions of the CQ DX Awards Manager shall be final.
12. The CQ DX Honor Roll lists all stations with a
total of 275 or more active countries.
13. Separate Honor Rolls are maintained for SSB and CW. To remain on the Honor Roll, a
station must update his or her totals at least once per year. Updates indicating "no
change" are acceptable to meet this requirement. An SASE must be included with all updates in order
to receive confirmation of total.
14. An audit sheet showing countries needed by an Honor Roll member is available for $3.00
plus an SASE for each mode. These are available from the CQ DX Award Manager.
15. All checks must be made payable to B.F. Williams. Applications should be sent to Billy
Williams, N4UF, CQ DX Award Manager, P.O. Box 9673, Jacksonville, FL 32208.
Click here for current CQ DX Honor Roll listings.
DX Hall of Fame membership is only accorded those
DXers who have made major contributions to the hobby. Such contributions involve
considerable personal sacrifice and can usually be described by the phrase "above and
beyond the call of duty." Nominations for the DX Hall of Fame are made through the CQ
DX Awards Advisory Committee by DX clubs or individuals, and require the positive vote of
75% of the committee for acceptance.
Click here for current CQ DX Hall of Fame
listings.
The CQ DX Awards Program is sponsored
by CQ - The Radio Amateur's Journal, 25 Newbridge Rd., Hicksville, New York 11801 USA
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