Todd LeMense, KKØDX is a CQ Awards
checkpoints and can verify your QSL cards and sign the application
for all CQ Awards except 160 Meter WAZ, Digital WAZ, 6 Meter,
Satellite, EME, 5BWAZ endorsements and new 5BWAZ applications with
190 or more zones
WAZ
The CQ Worked All Zones Award (WAZ) and its variations are
issued to any licensed Radio Amateur Station presenting proof of
contact with all 40 CQ Zones. This proof consists of proper QSL
cards; which in many cases may be checked by any of the authorized
check points or sent directly to the WAZ Award Manager. (List of
Authorized Check Points is included elsewhere in these rules). The
WAZ Program is one of the longest running in Ham Radio, having its
start prior to WWII. The WAZ program, while it involves the use of
"DX Entities", does not rely on any particular "Entity's" status
as a country. The WAZ award is geographically focused, which is
where it's challenge lies.
CQ
DX
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.
All CQ award rules, fees, and
application forms can be found at the CQ Amateur Radio Web
Site
Neither KKØDX, CQ Magazine, nor the CQ Awards
Program is responsible for lost or misdirected QSL cards under any
circumstances. Always check with the award checkpoint,
KKØDX, via email or phone before sending your QSL cards
through the USPS or other mail delivery system.
Application Procedure (Please follow
carefully)
•Check via email or phone before
sending application and cards.
•Confirmations (QSLs) and application form for the
appropriate CQ Award, may be submitted to KKØDX, CQ Awards
Checkpoint. If you can, have your applications verified locally,
you need not submit your cards to CQ via the mail.
•Be sure that when cards are presented for verification
to sort them numerically by Zone, as listed on the application
form.
•All QSL cards sent to KKØDX must be accompanied
by sufficient postage for their safe return (registered mail is
recommended because it is traceable). Forty (40) QSL cards
typically weigh approximately 6 ounces.
•Include a #10 (@4" x 9") SASE to the appropriate award
manager:
