The islands of Scotland have been identified into 10 distinct Island groups and for the award, there are a total of 170 such different islands. Contact islands since 1 Nov 1947 in 8 award levels.
The period runs for the entire calendar year. The purpose is to encourage island chasers, activators and SWLs to remain active in the program in addition to working for the normal award above. Make contact with 35 Scottish islands, any band or mode.
This radio amateur event is devoted to the 190-th anniversary of the birth of Mahlon Loomis (21 July 1826 – 13 October 1886), who according to historical sources was the inventor of radio.
This year's International Air Ambulance Week will take place between 17th - 25th September 2016, with the focus on supporting and generating donations for flying medical services around the world....
The Krasin Icebreaker Award is sponsored by the ALRS, St.-Petersburg, in memory of great destiny/destiny of this ship. This Award may be claimed by any HAM who made QSOs according to the following rules...
The IAPA (International Airport Award) is a DARC acknowledged award and may be appliae for by all stations that can prove contacts with amateur radio stations in 50 different towns which have airports with scheduled international services (most caritalshave international airports).
The award “Italian Cathedrals” is issued to OM/SWL for contact with Italian cities/towns with cathedrals. These locations are listed at the following...
The award “ILLW-2016” ( International Lighthouse and Lightship Week-end ), is issued to OM/SWL who make at least 10 QSO/HRD on any band/any mode with stations operating from different lighthouses and lightships. The 2016 event will take place on August 20-21...
The award “IARU 90” is issued to OM/SWL who will make at least 10 QSO/HRD during the year 2015 with different amateur radio stations having “ 90IARU “ in the suffix of the their callsign ( ex.: DJ90IARU, II90IARU, SX90IARU, TX90IARU, etc. )...
On April 25, 2015, the 28th edition of the “INTERNATIONAL MARCONI DAY” will be celebrated. For those who will take part in this yearly event a special certificate is available on request....
