Applicants should use the official application which is located on the MDXC wehsite. You should use the AA Directory, since the following data is needed: Sector Reference, # of the Base, Callsign, Date of QSO, UTC, Band and Mode. Send the Application Form together with the QSL cards [1], appropriate fees and return postage to the Award Manager. Gianni Marruccella, IZ8CGS, P. O. Box 5, I-80029,  S. Antimo (Na), Italy.

E-mail: antarctica.award@mdxc.org
Internet: www.mdxc.org/antarctica/appendice.asp  

(Chg 9/2008) 

Worldwide Antarctic Program/Worked All Directory Award

Provide proof of having contacted at least 10 different Bases, belonging to at least 3 different nations all of which are listed in the W.A.P Directory, for Antarctic, Pen & Sub Antarctic localities and Austral Territories. All bands and modes may be used. Contacts from 15 November 1945 are valid. A base includes a true operating location, supply installations and logistical facilities, including laboratories, huts, camps, stations, refuges, Naval Detachments, etc. Read the detailed description of valid nationality, ownership, etc on the WAP website noted below. Their WAP Directory may be downloaded and is a comprehensive and interesting document of Antarctic exploration.

Send GCR list of contacts showing the usual QSO data plus WAP reference number,

and fee of 10E or $US13 to: Award Manager (Massimo Balsamo IK1GPG), Sezione ARI Mondovi, POBox 4, I-12084 Mondovi (Cuneo), Italy. (No charge for endorsement stickers.)

An Honor Roll level award is available for those providing proof of contacting at least 50 different bases, from 20 different nations. Fee for Honor Roll Plaque is 25E or $US35.

A TOP Honor Roll level award is available for those earning the Basic and Honor Roll levels and show confirmation of at least 100 different bases in at least 25 countries. No fee listed, if you qualify, contact sponsor.

E-mail: wap_info@virgilio.it
Internet: http://www.waponline.it

(New 7/09)

Sezione Aosta Series               No response to several e-mails and letters. 8/09

General Requirements: Cards must be submitted as well as paper list. SWL OK. Apply to Awards Manager IX1IHR, A.R.I. Sezione di Aosta, PO Box 190, I-11100 Aosta, Italy. 

(Chg 6/2003)

Internet: http://www.aostavalley.com/ARI/

Worked Europe Roof Top (WERT)

Contact/hear stations of Aosta Valley (IX1 prefix) on CW mode only. Contacts on traditional HF bands, 160 to 10 meters. 5 QSO for first class or 4 QSO for second class award are needed on different bands. The same station may be worked for credit on different days. Contacts on or after Jan 1, 1976. Free of charge.

Gran Paradiso Award

Contact stations of Aosta Valley (IX1 prefix) on SSB or CW modes on HF bands. 30 points are needed for Italian stations and 15 for all others. Each QSO = 1 point on SSB and 2 points on CW. Maximum of 3 QSO (on different days) are allowed for each band and in the same emission mode with the same station. During special events, some stations will declare larger values. Fee for this award is $US8.

Stambecco D’Oro Trophy

This award is offered every 2 years (odd years such as 1999 or 2001) for contacts made from the 1^st Sunday after August 15^th until the 4^th next Sunday, a period of about 1 month. Contact as many Aosta Valley (IX1 prefixes). All HF bands except WARC. Valid stations give a RS/T and progressive serial number. Only 3 QSOs (on different days) are allowed with the same station on each band and mode.

Scoring: SSB = 1 point each, CW = 2. Some special stations will provide larger amounts, so stay alert. Submit log with your call, home address, total score and for each QSO, the date, UTC time, band, mode, call, RS/T and progressive number sent to you. Minimum score of 30 for Italians and 15 for all others is required. Send logs before November 15^th to above address.  (Free of charge). 

Arctic World Award

The A.R.I. Section of Cassino is sponsoring this permanent award in order to honor the memory of the 1926 dirigible flight headed by Umberto Nobile whose crash and rescue in the Arctic caught the attention of the world at that time. To earn the award, you must provide proof of having contacting 10 stations in at least 3 of the countries which extend North of the 60^th latitude since 1 January 1944. All bands and modes OK. QSOs with ships, laboratories and Arctic bases are equally valid: RAEM, U-POL and Drifting Ice Stations. GCR list accepted, but sponsor reserves the right to request any cards listed. Send list and fee of 10E or $US15 to: Nuccio Meoli I0YKN, PO Box 66, I-73010 Porto Cesareo (LE), Italy.

E-mail: nucciomeoli@libero.it
Internet: http://www.arcticworldaward.net

(Chg 9/2008)

A.R. Fo.P.I. Award                     

The A.R. Fo. P.I. award has been created as a permanent award available to all amateurs for contacting A.R. Fo. P.I. member stations.  Each contact with an A.R.Fo.P.I. station in the same call area = 1 point.  Contacts with calls in various areas = 2 points.  Italians need 20 points, and all others 10. Cards are not needed.  The club holds a small contest each year during the second full week in October.  These contacts are OK for the award.  Send GCR list and fee of 6€ to Franco Strong IK0QNZ, P.O. Box 19173 C.A.Ps., I-00173 Cinecitta's, East Rome, Italy. 

E-mail: ikqnz@tiscali.it
Internet: http://digilander.libero.it/arfopi/ 

Rewrite 9/08 per PA3CUZ. 

Arezzo Award

Contact stations in Arezzo City or Province on or after 1 Jan 1980. SWL OK. Minimum reports 336 and 32. All bands and modes. Same station may be contacted once per band. Italians need 8 contacts, other EU 6, all others 4. Send cards or photocopies together with fee of 10€ or $US10  to: Sezione ARI, PO Box 40, I-52100 Arezzo, Italy.

(Chg 10/02) 

--- A.R.M.I  Series ---

General Requirements: Cards are not needed, but sponsor reserves the right to request any cards at their discretion. Modes used may be: SSB, CW, Digital or Mixed. All HF bands including WARC. All stations contacted must be different.  Send application/QSO data plus a copy of your personal QSL, and fee of 10 €. ($US15) to: Associazione Radioamatori Marinai Italiani (A.R.M.I.), Alberto Mattei (IT9MRM), Via Enrico Millo, 20, I-96011 Augusta (SR). Italy.

Reference lists http://digilander.libero.it/assoradiomarinai/award/SHIPS/award.htm 
Internet: http://digilander.libero.it/assoradiomarinai/award/newaward/newawards.htm

Available to all amateurs and SWLs for contacting at least 10 ARMI member stations and 1 contact with a special callsign used by ARMI on board an Italian Navy vessel. Contacts are valid beginning from 1 Jan 2005.

The Italian Navy Submarine Award is available to all amateurs and SWLs for contacting at least 10 different ARMI member stations and 1 contact with a special call sign used by ARMI on board an Italian Navy Submarine. (see reference lists)

Tks PA3CUZ 10/09

A.R.M.I Award (International Sailor Award)          

Available to all stations for contacting hams who are members of different Amateur Naval Groups since 1-1-2000 on all HF and WARC bands.  This includes contacts with amateur stations located on Museum Ships, Lighthouses, Lightships,  Light vessels, Maritime Mobiles and Naval Radio Clubs which use a special call.  All calls must be different, though stations who are members of several ham naval clubs can count for as many clubs as they belong.  SWL OK.  

There are 5 categories:

1. MARINER = 100 QSO points
2. SERGENT =  250 QSO points;
3. TENENT = 500 QSO points;
4. CAPTAIN = 750 QSO points;
5. ADMIRAL =1000 QSO points;

Point Values:
1. Naval Club members = 1 point.
2. Museum ships = 2 points.
3. Lighthouse/Lightship/Light vessels = 2 points.
4. Maritime Mobiles = 5 points.
5. Naval Club using Special calls = 10 points. 

Every station can be worked (listened) only one time (except if the contact is on a different date, and falls into a different category) 

For example:

IT9MRM (ARMI 001) DATA 12/4/02 TIME 1230Z 14MHZ [point 1]  (Worked as an ARMI member)
IT9MRM (INORC 363) DATA 15/4/04 TIME 1500Z 14MHZ [point 1] (Worked as an INORC member on a different date)
IT9MRM (MF 943) DATA 20/7/03 TIME 1000Z 14MHZ [point 1] (Worked as a Marine Funk (German) member on a different date)
IF9/IT9MRM/P (Lighthouse) DATA 02/12/03 TIME 1330Z 14MHZ [point 2](Worked from a lighthouse on a different date)

 Use the application form available on their WWW site.   The basic award may be endorsed for higher levels: 250, 500, 750 and 1000 for fee of 5€.  

Rewrite 9/2008 

WAP A.S.E.A AWARD

The award is issued for contacts made during the Antarctic Activity Week held during the last week of February of each year. The sponsor is ARI, CR Lazio, Section of Casino and is available to all amateurs and SWLs for contacts made on or after 1 January 2006. Contact at least 5 of these special prefixed commemorative stations, as listed in the official directory as "Antarctic Event Stations", from countries who have stations or facilities in the Antarctic. Note that the valid stations for the award are NOT located in the Antarctic, but are from the home countries of supported bases, generally using a special prefix. A complete and official listing of eligible stations may be found on the special internet site: http://www.waponline.it . (Stations of Argentina’s Armada’s Auxiliar Service, which manages supply shipments to the Antarctic are also valid for the award.) All bands and modes. Endorsements are available in groups of each additional 5 Event Stations. Fee for endorsement is €5 or $5.

Send a GCR list showing usual contact information plus WAP reference number and fee of € 10 or $15 to Nuccio Meoli I0YKN, Via Conte Bassavilla 1 - I-03030 Rocca d' Arce (FR), Italy.

Note: award is a beautiful multicolored collage of the special call signs used by these countries. .

E-mail: nucciomeoli@libero.it
Internet: http://www.dreamingsea.it/diploma%20asea.htm  
Also: http://www.aricassino.it/diplomi.htm 

Tks I0YKN 1/23/06

Contact member stations of ARI Mestre and the Venice province (VE) after 1 Jan 1995. SWL OK. Available in HF or VHF. The award is issued in 3 classes:

Class A HF: 1.8 - 28 Mhz - modes CW, SSB, mixed and RTTY: Italians need 30 QSO/HRD (on QRP, only 20). Europeans need 20, on QRP, only 15. All others need 10, on QRP, only 7. Each member may be worked only once. Clubstation IQ3ME count for 3 QSO's.

Class B. VHF and above: - modes CW, SSB, Mixed and EME. On 50-144 Mhz, 30 points must be earned, on 432-1296- 2300 Mhz, 10 points are needed, on 5-7-10 Ghz and up, 5 points needed. EME 1 point. Point value for VHF as follows: 1 point for each QSO/HRD 0-100Km, 2 pts for 101-400Km, 3 pts for over 401Km. The same station may be worked once per award request and only from the same locator.  Clubstation IQ3ME counts double. No use of repeaters.

Class C. Satellite - any mode: Rules the same as HF.

Award Manager may ask to inspect some cards. Send GCR list, specifying RST and for VHF, the locator, plus fee of 5€, 10 IRCs or the equivalent in $US to: ARI Mestre, Giancarlo Scarpa I3VAD, PO Box 3101, I-30170 Mestre (Venezia), Italy.

E-mail: i3vad@terranea.it 
Internet: http://www.arimestre.it/pag00.html 

(Chg 4/2008) 

Diploma dei Castilli della Calabria

Sponsored by the Section A.R.I. Gino Constanzo di Cetraro for making contact with castles in the region of Calabria on or after 25 April 2001. SWL OK.

1. HF - Italian stations need 20 different castles in the region of Calabria with at least 2 in each province of Calabrese. On VHF 5 castles with at least 2 in each province of Calabrese.
2. All other stations need on HF 10 castles in Calabria with at least 1 in each province of Calabrese.

The provinces of the Calabrese Region are: CS – Cosenza, CZ – Catanzaro, KR – Crotone, RC – Reggio Calabria, VV – Vibo Valentia.

A list of valid castles is found at: http://www.dcia.it/webdciaeng/pagina_scaricoeng.htm.  All bands and the modes SSB, CW, RTTY, PSK31, SSTV. Contacts via repeater, cross band or cross mode are not valid. Send a GCR list showing the the proper reference number of the castles and the fee of €10 or $US12 to: Fransesco Fazio, IK8WEJ, C/da Madonna della Catena No 92, I-87011 Cassano Allo Ionio (CS), Italy.

E-mail: francoik8wej@virgillio.it

Tks PA3CUZ 4/28/08

Calabrian Provinces Award
Diploma Delle Province Calabre

HF: Contact the 5 Calabrian provinces of: Catanzaro, Cosenza, Crotone, Reggio Calabria and Vibo Valentia. on each of 5 bands (10, 15, 20, 40 and 80 meters)  for a total of 25 QSOs.   Contacts on or after 1 Jan 1990. 
VHF/UHF/Higher: contact at least 10 of the following WWL squares:  
    RC province: JM78-JM88-JM77-JM87
    VV province: JM78-JM88
    CZ province: JM88-JM89
    KR province: JM88-JM89
    CS province: JM79-JM89-JN80.
At least one of these squares must be worked in each of the 5 provinces. 

Contacts on repeaters and using the FM mode are not valid. SWL OK.  Special station IQ8V operating from the Calabrian islands may be used for one missing QSL. GCR list and 10€ to: Carlo Tripodi IK8IRK, Via Sculltore Renda, I-89024 Polistena (RC), Italy. 

E-mail: ari.pizzo@gmail.com
Internet: http://www.aripizzo.it/LF_HF/sez.aripizzodipl.html 

(Chg 11/2008)

Diploma dei Castelli Campani D.C.C.

Section Sezione A.R.I. di Salerno sponsored this award for contact with castles in the region Campania after 1 January 2005. SWL OK.

Requirements - work Castles in Campania Region
1. HF - Italians 20 in at least 3 Provinces. On VHF 5 castles in at least 2 Provinces.
2. HF -All others need 10 castles in at least 2 Provinces.
3. Honor Roll - Italian stations need 100 castles on HF or 30 on VHF.

The provinces are: AV – Avellino, BN – Benevento, CE – Caserta, NA – Napoli, SA – Salerno.

List of valid castles on the DCI web page shown below. All bands may be used the modes of SSB, CW, RTTY, PSK31, SSTV. Contacts via repeater, crossband or crossmode are not valid. Cost of the award 10€ and for the Honor Roll 20€. Send a GCR list with the reference number of the castles a copy of the QSL's plus fee to: Autilia Lenza, IZ8FFQ, Via J.F. Kennedy ,69, I-84015 Nocera Superiore (SA), Italy.

E-mail: iz8ffq@arisa.it
Internet: http://www.arisa.it/
List of Valid castles: http://www.dcia.it/webdciaeng/pagina_scaricoeng.htm

Tks PA3CUZ 4/14/08

Campania Islands Award             (Diploma Isole Campane D.I.C.)

Sponsored by the ARI Pozzuoli.  Italians work or hear 25 islands/reefs, Europeans need 15, all others 5 since 1 January 1990. 50 islands/reefs earn a Honor Roll plaque with the Region Campania, islands, reefs and traditional symbols. SWL OK. No use of repeaters.   GCR and fee of 20€ or $US20 to award manager: DIC Award Manager Luca Alberti IK8TLX, Sezione ARI Pozzuoli, PO Box 1, I-80078 Pozzuoli, NA, Italy.   

E-mail: ik8tlx@aripozzuoli.com 
Internet: http://www.qsl.net/ik8vrh/dic.htm 

(Chg 9/2008)

Canova Certificate

Work stations in Treviso city. Italians need 5, EU 2 and DX 1. Endorsements for one mode or band. Contacts must be made from 0000UTC 1 May to 31 May of each year. Multiple QSOs OK if made with different station operators. No repeater or satellite QSO's. GCR list and fee of 6€, 12 IRC's, or equivalent in $US to ARI Section Treviso, PO Box 32, 31100 Treviso, ITALY.

Internet: http://www.aritreviso.it/ 

 (Chg 4/2008)

Worked All Caribbean Sea Plaque

Work or hear (SWL) at least 33 of the following countries of the Caribbean on HF bands (WARC included) on CW, SSB, RTTY or Mixed mode. The award is a specially designed porcelain plate. GCR list and fee of 15€ for Italians, all others $US25 or 10 New IRC's. . Apply to: Gaetano Giorgino IK7NXU, Via M. d/Azeglio, 116, I-70031 Andria (BA), Italy.

Countries are: C6 CO FG FM FS HI HH HK HK0-Malpelo HK0-San Andres HP HR J3 J6 J7 J8 KG4 KP1-Navassa KP2 KP4 KP5 P4 PJ PJ5 TG TI TI9 V2 V3 V4 VP2E VP2M VP2V VP5 XE XF4 YN YV YV0 ZF 6Y 8P 9Y

E-mail: ik7nxu@alice.it 
Internet: http://www.qsl.net/ik7nxu/wacs.htm 

(Chg 9/2008)

Caserta's Province Award 

The "Caserta's Province Award" may be earned by any OM who contacts stations located in the Province of Caserta as per Award Rule. SWL OK.  The award may be earned by all HF contacts (1.8-28 MHz) or VHF/SHF (50-1200 MHz). Endorsements available for all FM, SSB, CW, RTTY, SSTV and Satellite. The same station can be worked/heard multiple times, but the contacts must have been on different bands or modes.

Italians and Europeans must work/heard at least 3 members of A.R.I. Branch of Caserta. Send log extract and fee of 12E or $US15 to: Sezione A.R.I. di Caserta, PO Box 44, I-81100 Caserta, Italy.

Internet: http://www.aricaserta.it/index_file/ATTIVITA.htm

(Chg 9/2008)

Cassino Peace Town Award (CDXA)

Sponsored by Radio Club of Cassino to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the WW2 destruction of the town and the famed Monte Cassino Abbey.  SWL OK. 

Troops of 30 nations were involved in this famous battle - for the award, you must contact stations from 20 of these plus one member of Cassino RC since 1 Jan 1993 on HF. The countries are: I, F, ON, PY, TA, 6W, 4X, 4S, W, SP, VK, VU, 7X, EL, JA, S2, G, DL, ZL, UA, CN, TU, 9N, VE, OE, ZS, EI, SU, 5N, SV. VHF and higher award: confirm 20 stations from Cassino, Anzio Nettuno, Caserta, Isernia and Latina where the German, English, Polish, American, Italian and French war cemeteries are located. All bands and modes except repeater contacts. May be endorsed for single band. (Honor Roll: contact all 30 plus Cassino RC). GCR list and fee of 10€ or $US10 to: Umberto Picano I0NZK, Via Montello 22, I-03043 Cassino (FR), Italy.

E-mail: umbertopicano@virgilio.it 
Internet: http://www.aricassino.it/diplomi 

(Chg 11/2008)

Chiaruccia Tower International Diploma

The Radio Club ARI Civitavecchia sponsors this award to all SWL’s and amateurs, with special attention for VHF/UHF bands, to commemorate the experiments which Marconi conducted here.  Applicants need to submit proof of contacts made on after January 1st, 2009. Contacts on the same day with the same station are not valid, except if carried out on different bands or modes.

Required contacts:  
a. Non Italian stations need 15 points, at least 1 contact should be with IQ0CV.
b. Italian stations need 30 points, at least 2 contacts should be with IY0TC or IQ0CV.

Point values:
a) Special Marconi Station IY0TC = 5 points (10 points on VHF/UHF).
b) Radio Club Station ARI CIVITAVECCHIA IQ0CV =, 3 points (6 points on VHF/UHF).
c) Members and associates of Radio Club ARI CIVITAVECCHIA = 2 points (4 points on VHF/UHF frequency).

Member List: I0DFY FHL FZC KHP NRO OLK PCJ YMP IK0ALH BVM CNA GHA GPN JOS NEP NSY OZK PHU RRC SMM XCC XCF ZYH PLN IW0GXS IZ0CHD CLS DRE DQX EHM EMZ HLK HSR KAT MTU MTV NRO IZ4AYB I0/YO7LKW.

All bands and modes OK. No use of repeater QSOs.  Send log extract, signed by two amateurs. No charge for the award. Apply to: IY0TC manager - c/o ARI CIVITAVECCHIA, P.O. Box 51 – 00053 Civitavecchia (RM) ITALY.
 
(Any voluntary contribution will be entirely assigned to a special fund for the rebuilding of the Chiaruccia Tower. The call-signs of all donor radioamateurs will be gratefully marked on a memorial tablet attached to the tower.

E-mail: aricv@libero.it
Internet: http://digilander.libero.it/aricv/tc_award.htm

Tks PA3CUZ 3/2009

Diploma Cinque Stelle

Contact at least 260 countries, currently on the DXCC list, in a period of 30 months. All bands and modes. Contacts after 1 Jan 1946. Award is free but suggest postage. GCR list to:  Sezione Ari Cesena, PO-Box 22 - Succ 5, I-47023 Cesena (FO), Italy.

Internet:     http://www.aricesena.it/diplomi.htm

Thanks PA3CUZ 9/02

Cuneo Province Castles Award (DCPC)

The Cuneo Province Castles Award (D.C.P.C.) is free for who contacting at least 10 different Castles located in this Province.  Award fee is $US11 or 8€.  Apply to: Award Manager (IK1NPP) of the Section A.R.I. of Mondovì, P.O.Box 4, I-12084 Mondovìì (Cuneo) Italy.

Internet: http://www.dcia.it/ 

(Chg 4/2008) 

Dolomiti Award

Make contacts in the Dolomite Mountains region of Italy since 15 Sept 1967. These are: Trento, Belluno and Bolzano. SWL OK.  
    HF: Italians need 15 contacts with at least four in each province, Europeans need 10 (at least 3 per province) and all others 5 (at least 1 per province). 
    VHF: Italians need 7 contacts with at least 2 in each province.  Europeans need 3, each in a different province. (No repeater contacts). 

GCR list and fee of 5€, $US7 or 10 IRCs to: Sezione ARI di Feltre, PO Box 6, I-32032 Feltre, BL, Italy. 

(Chg 10/02) 

Worked All European Prefix (WAEPX)

The award recognizes contacts and confirmed QSOs with different radio amateur prefixes of Europe. The valid European prefixes are those used in the WAZ areas 14, 15 (including IG9 and IH9), 16, 20 and in the following WAZ countries: Iceland, Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Franz Josef Land.

The alphanumeric combination of the first two or more characters forming the first part of a radio amateur's call sign which identifies his Country is considered a prefix. Any change in the combination will be considered a new prefix. Any prefix will be considered valid if authorized by the responsible authority. SWL OK.

AWARDS AVAILABLE: 
1. MIXED 350 confirmed prefixes.
2. CW 300 confirmed prefixes.
3. 2xSSB 350 confirmed prefixes.
4. THE BEST 800 confirmed prefixes on the 10 meter band.
5. RTTY 250 confirmed prefixes.
6. VHF 200 confirmation on 2 meter band (144-146 MHz).

Each award, (other than VHF), is available endorsed for 5-BANDs. A total of 1000 prefixes with a minimum of 150 for each band are needed.
Only for the 5-BAND award, a special 9x14cm silver plaque designated as Excellent is given for the confirmation of 3000 prefixes with at least 250 prefixes for each of the 5 bands.
For the MIXED award you may contact the same station or prefix on the same band, but using a different mode.
All QSOs must be made from the same country and those for the diploma VHF must not be made by means of cross-band, repeater or satellite. The award manager reserves the right to ask for any QSL. .
GCR accepted. Contacts on or after 1/1/1970. All HF bands OK except for the VHF award.

ENDORSEMENTS
Endorsement will be given for every 50 new prefixes up to the doubling of the base number, besides 25 new prefixes.

Cost for each award is 15€ or $18.00. Cost for the The EXCELLENT award is 60€ or $80. Endorsement available for SASE. Send SASE for special application available for each award or endorsement. For the award, apply to: Award Manager WAEPX, Sezione ARI Pomigliano d'Arco, c/o Luigi Schioppi, IZ8FRY, P.O. Box 18, I-80038 Pomigliano d'Arco (NA), Italy.

E-mail: iz8fry@aripomigliano.org
Internet: http://www.aripomigliano.org/waepx.htm

Tks PA3CUZ 5/2008

THE EURA (European Union Regions Award)

The A.R.I. Section of Busto Arsizio sponsors for amateurs and SWLs all over the world the EURA, "European Union Regions Award". Confirmed contacts (paper or electronic cards) stations located in the different Euro_Regions as displayed in the official table. As of 1 January 2007, there are 242 such regions and this number may increase as new members join the European Union. The validity of the contacts starts from the date of membership, as follows:

    1st January 1958 (date of starting of the Treaties of Rome) for Belgium, Fed. Rep. of Germany, France, Italy, Luxemburg and Netherlands.
    1st January 1973 for Denmark, Great Britain and Ireland.
    1st January 1981 for Greece.
    1st January 1986 for Portugal and Spain.
    3rd October 1990 for ex DDR (Y2/Y9 prefixes are NOT valid)
    1st January 1995 for Austria, Finland and Sweden.
    1 May 2004 for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Malta and Cyprus.
     1 January 2007 for Romania and Bulgaria. 

All the contacts must be made from the same Country and using the same callsign. Only one version of the Award is awarded: mixed. All bands and modes are allowed, satellites included. There are 5 classes of the Award, identified by colored star shaped stickers:

1. Basic: 50% of the Euro_Regions confirmed (at the moment 121)
2. Bronze: 60% of the Euro_Regions confirmed (at the moment 145)
3. Silver: 75% of the Euro_Regions confirmed (at the moment 181)
4. Gold: 90% of the Euro_Regions confirmed (at the moment 218)
5. Honour Roll: 100% of the Euro_Regions confirmed (at the moment 242)

As new members join the European Union, the numbers above will change, according with the fixed percentages. Issued Awards won’t change, but further upgrades will have to respect the new levels. Cards are not required, but they must be in possession of the applicant and could be requested anytime for checks. Application forms must be sent to this address: EURA Manager, IK2UVR, c/o Sezione ARI Busto Arsizio, P. O. Box 125, I – 21052 Busto Arsizio (VA), Italy.  The fee is 5 Euro or $US5 for each requested Award.
Upgrades are free, but please send 1 IRC for postage. 
To receive the award by Registered Mail, please add 3€ (Europe, Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, Libia, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey) or 4€ for other countries. 

Software for tracking your progress in this award may be downloaded from: http://www.ik6cac.com/ 
Internet: http://www.aribusto.it 

(Chg 3/2009)

Worked All European Zones Satellite

Contact different European (WPX) zones after 1 January 1970 by amateur satellite. The zones are EU 14, 15, 16, 20 and 40. SWL OK.

Basic (Bronze) award is available working 3 European zones. Two further endorsements:

Silver - Four European zones.
Gold - All Five European zones

GCR list of contacts, photocopy of all QSLs and fee of 5€  10 IRCs or $US10 to: WAEZS Award Manager, c/o Sez. ARI Macerata, PO Box 66, I-62100 Macerata, Italy. (Endorsement fee is 1€ , 1 IRC or $US1 and copy of QSLs. 

E-mail: ik6cox@amsat.org 
Internet:  http://qsl.net/arimacerata.it/diplomi_sky.htm 

(Chg 9/2008) 

FIRE BELT AWARD

The "fire belt award " has been created keeping in mind the several disasters involving loss of life and property over the last 10 years which are linked to the dangers of volcanic activity.

The award requires contacts with at least 15 of the 21 countries in all continents, which contain volcanos. When a country , such as the Philippines or Japan, are composed of several islands, the contact must be made with the island where the volcano is located. For example if we consider the Philippines the contact must be made with Luzon island. For Italy the contact must take place with Sicily for Etna or with Stromboli Island for the Stromboli volcano. Refer to their website for additional information.

First Level: 15 contacts with 15 different countries in all continents.
Second Level: 25 contacts =Silver colored Sticker
Third Level : 40 contacts = Gold colored Sticker
Fourth Level: 50 contacts = Honor Roll Sticker

Cards are not needed. Submit application (found on their website), GCR list and fee of 10€ or $15 to Nuccio Meoli I0YKN, Via Conte Bassavilla 1, 03030 Rocca d’Arce (Fr), Italy.

E-mail: i0ykn.nuccio@alice.it
Internet: http://www.dreamingsea.it/diplomafirebelt.asp 

Tks PA3CUZ and I0YKN 8/09 

Formula One Award  (or Diploma Formula Uno / Diploma Worked All Grand Prix) 

Contact stations in specific area/call sign/district where Grand Prix events are held. These contacts must be made during the same calendar year. You need at least 16 of the listed areas. The rules are somewhat involved with specific localities needed. Refer to web page listed below, as instructions are somewhat long and confusing. . Send application, actual cards, and fee of $US10 or equivalent to: ARI Monza, PO Box 1, I-20052 Monza (MI), Italy.

Internet: http://www.arimonza.it/Diplomi/index.html 

(Chg 11/2008) 

Sponsored by the ARI di Thiene for working Italian and Austrian forts. SWL OK. Contacts after 1 January 2001. Repeater, satellite or FM contact are not valid. 

Italian stations need on HF 10 different forts and on VHF/UHF 5. 
EU stations need 7 and DX 3 forts. 

For the Honor Roll Italian stations need 26 on HF and 8 on VHF/UHF. 
EU stations need 10 and DX 6. 

GCR list and fee for the basic award is 10€ and fee for the honor roll 20€  to DX Team Thiene, P.O. BOX 52, I-36016 Thiene VI, Italy

Internet: http://www.qsl.net/ari-thiene/ 

Fortresses Italy: VI029 Forte Interrotto, VI030 Forte Tagliata d' Assa, VI031 Forte Lisser, VI032 Forte Campolongo, VI033 Forte Verena, VI034 Forte Cornolo', VI035 Forte Campomolon, VI036 Forte Casa Ratti, VI037 Forte Corbin, VI038 Forte Maso, VI039 Tagliata Bariola, VI040 Forte Enna, VI041 Batteria Monte Rione, VI047 Forte di Coldarco a Enego, VI048 Tagliata Tombion, VI049 Tagliata Scala di Cismon del Grappa, VI050 Tagliata Fontanelle di Cismon del Grappa

Fortresses Austria: TN111 Forte Doss delle Somme, TN112 Forte Sommo Alto, TN113 Forte Cherle, TN114 Forte Belvedere, TN115 Forte Campo Luserna, TN116 Forte Verle, TN117 Forte Spitz Vezzena, TN118 Forte Matassone, TN119 Forte Pozzacchio

Tks PA3CUZ 4/2006

Francesco Durante Award

Birthplace of the composer Francesco Durante, born in Frattamaggiore (1684-1755). Contacts after 1-1-1985. SWL OK. Earn 30 points by contacting members of the Frattamaggiore ARI club. Each contact by an Italian station is worth 1 point, Europeans get 2 points per contact, and all others get 3 points each. On VHF: 0-50Km = 1 point, 51-100 Km = 2, and over 100 Km = 3. The same stations may be worked on more than one band for credit but contacts must be on different days. No time limitations but repeaters or transponder contacts are not valid. Special station is activated 31 March of each year - one contact with this station is good for triple the usual credit. GCR list and fee of  15€ to: ARI - Section of Frattamaggiore, PO Box 15, 80027 Frattamaggiore (NA), Italy.

Internet: http://www.arifrattamaggiore.135.it/ 

(Chg 9/2008)

Frederico II Award

Sponsored by ARI Section Jesi for contacts after 16 June 1991.  SWL OK. 

Europeans need: 10 stations from different Italian call areas, 10 different German prefixes, one contact with each country of the European community (27 countries)   or 2 member stations of ARI Jesi, or one with IQ6JE.  

All Others need: 5 different Italian call areas, 5 different German prefixes, one contact with each country of the European community (27 countries) and two member stations of ARI Jesi or with IQ6JE. . 

QSO's may be made 160 through 10 meters, SSB, CW, or RTTY only. GCR list and fee of 8€ or $US8 to: Award Manager, ARI Section Jesi, PO Box 340, I-60035 Jesi (AN), Italy.

Internet: http://www.arijesi.it/ 

(Chg 3/2009) 

Diploma dei Castelli del Friuli Venezia Giulia

Section A.R.I. of Trieste sponsors this award for contacting stations operating from castles in the region of del Friuli Venezia Giulia after 1 January 2001. SWL OK.

Requirements: different castles in the Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia.
1. Italian stations need on HF 20 castles with at least 2 castles in every Province. On VHF 5 castles in the region.
2. All others need on HF 10 castles with at least 1 castle in every Province.

The del Friuli Venezia Giulia provinces are: TS - Trieste, UD - Udine, PN - Pordenone and GO – Gorizia. All bands and in the modes SSB, CW, RTTY, SSTV, Digital. CrossBand contacts are not valid. Castle data including official reference numbers and application form is found on the website listed below. Diplome/plaque cost for Europeans is 25€ or US$ 32 and for all others is 28€ or $US36. Send GCR list and fee to Award Manager Luigi Popovic, IV3KAS, Sezione di Trieste, P.O. Box 29, I-34100 Trieste (TS) Italy.

E-mail: wcfvg@aritrieste.it
Internet: http://www.aritrieste.it/castelli/regolamento.htm

Tks PA3CUZ 4/14/08

Diploma GIRF

The G.I.R.F. Gruppo Italiano Radioamatori Ferrovieri (GIRF) [amateurs who work in the railroad industry] offers an annual award which will may be earned each year between March 1st at 00:00 UTC until March 15th at 24:00. Paid up members of the group are eligible to make contacts valid for the award, including time, report, name, QTH and a progressive number of the contact. They will be active on 160 through 40 meters, using SSB, CW and RTTY.

Points Required:
Italian Stations: O.M. and S.W.L = 40 POINTS
Foreign Stations: = 20 POINTS
G.I.R.F .member stations must make 100 contacts.

The same GIRF station may be contacted once per day but only on different bands and modes.  Each such QSO = 1 point. Special wild card or "JOLLY" stations will be active and will be worth 3 points only for non-GIRF stations.  Every year, the award design will be different, generally showing interesting railroad subjects. Send log extract and fee of 10€ for GIRF stations and $15 for others no later than April 30^th of the year. Apply to: MARIUTTI GIANFRANCO – Via Postioma 112 – I-31020 VILLORBA (TV), Italy.

Internet: http://xoomer.virgilio.it/girf/

Tks K1BV Research 10/09 (Rewrite)

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