he author of this file is: eileen sapko at
esapko@arrl.orgthis form has been revised: 2/02
worked all continents (wac)
in recognition of international two-way amateur radio
communication, the international amateur radio union (iaru)
issues worked-all-continents certificates to amateur radio
stations of the world.
qualification for the wac award is based on an examination
by the international secretariat, or a member-society, of the
iaru of qsl cards that the applicant has received from other
amateur stations in each of the six continental areas of the
world. all contacts must be made from the same country or
separate territory within the same continental area of the world.
all qsl cards (no photocopies) must show the mode and/or band for
any endorsement applied for.
contacts made on 10/18/24 mhz or via satellites are void for
the 5-band certificate and 6-band endorsement. all contacts for
the qrp endorsement must be made on or after january 1, 1985
while running a maximum power of 5 watts output or 10 watts
input.
the following information should be helpful in determining
the continental area of a station located adjacent to a
continental boundary. north america includes greenland (ox) and
panama (hp). south america includes trinidad & tobago (9y),
aruba (p4), curacao & bonaire (pj2-4) and easter island (ce0).
oceania includes minami torishima (jd1), philippines (du), east
malaysia (9m6-8) and indonesia (yb). asia includes ogasawara
islands (jd1), maldives (8q), socotra island (7o), abu ail island
(j2/a), cyprus (5b, zc4), eastern turkey (ta2-8) and georgia
(uf). europe includes the fourth and sixth call areas of russia
(ua4-6), istanbul (ta1), all italian islands (i) and azores (cu).
africa includes ceuta & melilla (ea9), madeira (ct3), gan island
(8q), french austral territory (ft) and heard island (vk0).
(for amateurs in the united states or countries without iaru
representation): applications, using the form on the back side of
this sheet, should be directed to the address above. after
verification, the cards will be returned and the award sent soon
afterward. there is a $7.50 fee for u.s. applicants. sufficient
return postage for the cards, in the form of a self-addressed
stamped envelope, is required. us amateurs must have
current arrl membership.
(for other amateurs): applicants must be members of their
national amateur radio societies affiliated with iaru, and apply
through the society.
wac award application
name______________________________________ callsign______________
mailing address___________________________________________________
city/town__________________________ state_______ zip code_________
this application is for:
___ basic certificate (mixed mode) ___ qrp endorsement (5 watts
___ cw certificate output or less)
___ phone certificate ___ 1.8-mhz endorsement
___ sstv certificate ___ 3.5-mhz endorsement
___ rtty certificate ___ 50-mhz endorsement
___ fax certificate ___ 144-mhz endorsement
___ satellite certificate ___ 430-mhz endorsement
___ 5-band certificate ___ 1270-band endorsement
___ 6-band endorsement
___ my 5-band certificate is dated___________________
enclosed are qsl cards from the following stations:
enter band(s) and callsigns
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| mhz | mhz | mhz | mhz | mhz |
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n. america | | | | | |
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s. america | | | | | |
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oceania | | | | | |
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asia | | | | | |
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europe | | | | | |
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africa | | | | | |
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the undersigned has abided by all rules set forth for this award.
my arrl membership does not expire until_________________
signature_______________________________ callsign___________
date____________________________________
2/02
