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The complete WPX Award Rules
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as extracted from "Complete Rules for the CQ Awards Programs" published in
CQ Magazine July, 1991, pages 44-48 (Copyright (c) CQ Communications, Inc.)
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WPX
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The CQ WPX Award recognizes the accomplishments of confirmed QSO's with the
many prefixes used by amateurs throughout the world. Separate distinctively
marked certificates are available for 2xSSB, CW and Mixed modes, as well
as the VPX Award for shortwave listeners and WPNX Award for Novices.
1. Applications
A. All applications for WPX certificates (and endorsements) must be
submitted on the official application form, CQ 1051A. This form can be
obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped, business-size (4 x 9
inch) envelope to the WPX Award Manager, Norm Koch, K6ZDL, 880 CR13,
Clovis, NM 88101 (USA).
B. All QSO's must be made from the same country.
C. All call letters must be in strict alphabetical order and the entire
call letters must be shown.
D. All entries must be clearly legible.
E. Certificates are issued for the following modes and number of prefixes.
Cross-mode QSO's are not valid for the CW or 2xSSB certificates. Mixed
(any mode): 400 prefixes confirmed. CW: 300 prefixes confirmed. 2xSSB:
300 prefixes confirmed. Separate applications are required for each
mode.
F. Cards need not be sent, but they must be in the possession of the
applicant. Any and all cards may be requested by the WPX Award Manager
or by the CQ DX Award Committee.
G. The application fee for each certificate is $4.00 for CQ subscribers
(subscribers must include a recent CQ mailing label) and $10.00 for
non-subscribers, or the equivalent in IRC's.
H. All applications and endorsements should be sent to the WPX Award
Manager.
2. Endorsements
A. Prefix endorsements are issued for each 50 additional prefixes
submitted.
B. Band endorsements are available for working the following number of
prefixes on the various bands: 1.8 MHz - 50, 3.5 MHz - 175, 7 MHz - 250,
14 MHz - 300, 21 MHz - 300, 28 MHz - 300.
C. Continental endorsements are given for working the following numbers of
prefixes in the respective continents: North America - 160, South
America - 95, Europe - 160, Africa - 90, Asia - 75, Oceania - 60.
D. Endorsement applications must be submitted on CQ form 1051A. Use
separate applications for each mode and be sure to specify the mode of
your endorsement application.
E. For prefix endorsements, list only additional call letters confirmed
since the last endorsement application.
F. A self-addressed, stamped envelope or proper IRC's for surface or
airmail return is required, and $1.00 or 5 IRC's for EACH endorsement
sticker.
3. Prefixes
A. The letter/numeral combinations which form the first part of the amateur
call will be considered the prefix. Examples: K6, N6, Y22, Y23, WD4,
HG1, HG19, WB2, WB200, KC2, KC200, OE2, OE25, U3, GB75, ZS66, NG84, etc.
Any difference in the numbering, lettering, or order of same shall
constitute a separate prefix.
B. Any prefix will be considered legitimate if its use was licensed or per-
mitted by the governing authority in the country of operation after
November 15, 1945.
C. In cases of portable operation in another country or call area, the
portable designator would then become the prefix. Example: K6ZDL/7
would count as K7, J6/K6ZDL would count as J6, KH6/K6ZDL would count as
KH6, etc. Portable designators without numbers will be assigned a zero
(0) at the end of the designator to form the prefix. Example: LX/K6ZDL
would count as LX0. When claiming a prefix which has been sent as
K6ZDL/XV5, for example, and you are claiming the XV5 for credit, it is
requested that the CLAIMED PREFIX be listed in the proper alphabetical
position, such as XV5/K6ZDL, if for XV5; or K6ZDL/XV5 if for K6. The
portable prefix must be an authorized prefix of the country/area of
operation. Maritime mobile, mobile, /A, /E, /J, /P, or interim license
class identifiers do not count as prefixes.
D. All calls without numbers will be assigned a zero (0) plus the first two
letters to form a prefix. Examples: XEFTJW would count as XE0, RAEM
would count as RA0, AIR as AI0, etc.
VPX
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The VPX (Verified Prefixes) Award can be earned by shortwave listeners
(SWL's) who possess QSL cards confirming reception of at least 300 different
amateur prefixes. No mode endorsements are available. Applications must be
submitted to the WPX Award Manager in accordance with the WPX rules.
WPNX
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The WPNX Award can be earned by U.S.A. Novices who work 100 different
prefixes prior to receiving a higher class license. The application may be
submitted after receiving the higher class license providing the actual
contacts were made as a Novice. Prefixes worked for the WPNX Award may be
used later for credit toward the WPX Award.
The rules for the WPNX Award are the same as for the WPX Award except that
only 100 prefixes must be confirmed. Applications are to be sent to the WPX
Award Manager.
WPX Honor Roll
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The WPX Honor Roll recognizes those operators and stations that maintain a
high standard in confirmed, current prefixes. The rules, therefore, reflect
the belief that Honor Roll membership should be accessible to all active radio
amateurs and not to be unduly advantageous to the "old timers". With the
exceptions listed below, all general rules for WPX apply toward Honor Roll
credit.
A minimum of 600 prefixes is required to be eligible for the WPX Honor Roll.
No certificates are issued, but a listing of members appears in CQ Magazine
every other month.
A. Only current prefixes will be counted toward the WPX Honor Roll
standings. A listing of prefixes to be deleted from the Honor Roll will
be published annually in CQ Magazine and is available from the WPX
Award Manager. Prefixes will be deleted from the Honor Roll listing
two years after they are no longer authorized for use by the governing
authority or by the ITU.
B. Special-issue prefixes (i.e., OF, OS, 4A, etc.) will be considered
current for as long as they are assigned to a particular country and
deducted as credit for Honor Roll standings after cessation of their
use or assignment.
C. Honor Roll applicants must submit their list of current prefixes (entire
call required) separate from their regular WPX applications. Use
regular form 1051A and indicate "Honor Roll" at the top of the form.
Forms may be obtained by sending a business-size, self-addressed,
stamped envelope or one IRC (foreign stations send extra postage or IRC
if air-mail desired) to the WPX Award Manager. A separate application
must be made for each mode. Lifetime WPX Honor Roll fee FOR EACH MODE
is $4.00. A computer printout of your individual Honor Roll file may
be obtained from the WPX Award Manager for $5.00.
D. Endorsements for the Honor Roll may be made for 10 or more prefixes.
An SASE or IRC should be included. For prefixes by countries, see the
CallBook listings.
WPX Award of Excellence
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This is the ultimate award for the prefix DXer. The requirements are 1000
prefixes mixed mode, 600 prefixes SSB, 600 prefixes CW, all 6 continental
endorsements, and the 5-band endorsements 80-10 meters. A special 160-meter
endorsement bar is also available. The WPX Award of Excellence plaque fee is
$60.00 and the 160-meter bar is $5.25.