Category Archives: Awards

Random Musings on POTA

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Bob Beatty

I started my Parks On The Air journey on October 2nd; my first activation with John K1JSM, Willy W1LY, and Richard KC1ARO at Brenton Point Park.  I quickly caught the bug, and have worked with them and other Newport County … Continue reading →

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The year that won’t end

Posted on September 19, 2020 by robert

Pandemic, social unrest, political unrest, unbelievable fires, running out of names for Tropical Storms, even a plague of locusts, and there is still another quarter of 2020 to go!  Nevertheless, I’m very grateful to have Amateur Radio as a hobby … Continue reading →

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AMSAT Sexagesimal Award

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Bob Beatty

AMSAT has a Sexagesimal Award for satellite operators who have confirmed contacts with 60 different Canadian call areas, US States, or DX Countries. I figured I would check on my progress.  Turns out I’ve worked VE1, VE2, VE3, VE9, VO2 … Continue reading →

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VUCC Satellite #435 Arrives!

Posted on May 30, 2019 by robert

I had applied for VUCC Satellite on May 4th, but I failed to check a box that would have resulted in the certificate being sent my way (Bad Bob, bad!).  I realized my error quickly when that auspicious “*” didn’t … Continue reading →

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Something new to chase — VUCC-Sat

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Bob Beatty

The ARRL has had a VUCC (VHF UHF Century Club) Award for a long time.  Not being a VHF/UHF/SHF guy, it never caught my attention until I noticed that they had a specific award for Satellite contacts.  The requirement is … Continue reading →

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WPX Award of Excellence

Posted on January 3, 2019 by robert

I really can’t make this a goal for a single year, because I think it will take several to complete.  I really would like to achieve the CQ Magazine WPX Award of Excellence.  This is far from trivial as has … Continue reading →

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2018 Goals in Review

Posted on January 1, 2019 by robert

Happy New Year!!! Hard to believe another year is here, even after being tired from accomplishing so much in 2018 — all but one goal was completed. Teach a Technician Class 265 Confirmed Countries in DXCC (made 268) 1,290 Challenge Band-Points (made … Continue reading →

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CQ WAZ #9417 Issued – Thanks CQ & ARRL!!!

Posted on April 3, 2018 by robert

Yesterday, the ARRL announced that they had completed a 3+ month long period of Beta Testing, and had opened up the processing of LotW confirmations for the CQ Magazine WAZ (Worked All Zones) Award. Within a few moments of receiving … Continue reading →

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