New HF learning award from QCWA Chapter 119

In an effort to encourage newer amateur radio operators to enter into the mainstream of HF amateur radio, Chapter 119 of the Quarter Century Wireless Association has introduced the Worked All 10 U.S. Call Areas Award.

According to the announcement, this award provides an achievement goal for the new operator, or any operator beginning to explore the HF bands.

Because new hams with entry level licenses have limited access to the amateur radio bands on 160 through 10  meters, the award is unique in that it contains provisions to permit HF operation under the guidance of a mentor, or Elmer, who can, if necessary, act as a control operator.

The sponsors say that becoming involved in HF operations will assist the new amateur operator to gain operating skills and to earn higher classes of license with his or her own increased operating privileges.

Full details and a sample of the award can be found on-line at the Chapter 119 web page qcwa-ch119.org.