GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
"HC8/HD8 DX DIPLOMA"
 

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Issued by the DX-TA-SEA DX CLUB (WW8DX), this multicolored diploma measuring 8.5 x 11 inches (21.5 x 28 cm) is awarded to Amateur Radio Operators and Short Wave Listeners for confirming contacts with (SWL reception of) a minimum of 3 different HC8 or HD8 stations in the Galapagos Islands. This award has been developed to recognize past Amateur Radio activities from the Galapagos Islands as well as to promote future DX operations from the 2 different HC8 & HD8 prefixes.

** A special endorsement is available for those confirming QSO’s with (reception of) "8" different Galapagos Islands callsigns, one of which must be an HD8 callsign.**

All contacts or SWL reports must be made after November 20, 1945. Contacts may be made using different personal callsigns, but, they must be made from within the same DXCC country. Endorsements are available by BAND, MODE or QRP <5W.

Fees: Basic diploma - $5.00 U.S. (or equivalent – foreign currency accepted at current exchange rate) or 10 IRC’s (valid ONLY if properly stamped).

The "8" Stations upgrade endorsement at a later date: SAE + $2.00 U.S. (or equivalent) or 4 IRC’s.

**All awards and endorsements are free to Ecuadorean (HC & HC8) Amateur Radio Operators and SWL’s.**

Application: (DO NOT SEND QSL’s) Send LIST of QSO’s or GCR LIST indicating:
STATION WORKED (HEARD), DATE, BAND, MODE & special endorsement requested to:
Dr. Rick Dorsch, NE8Z/HC1MD, P.O. BOX 616, HAMBURG, MI 48139-0616 USA

Republic of Ecuador-HC/HD DX Award
"Equatorial Line Diploma"
LATITUDE 0 Degrees 0’ 0"

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Issued by the DX-TA-SEA DX CLUB (WW8DX), this multicolored diploma measuring 8.5 x 11 inches (21.5 x 28cm) is awarded to Amateur Radio Operators and Short Wave Listeners for confirming contacts with (SWL reception of) the 20 different Ecuadorean HC & HD prefix areas, HC1-HC0 and HD1-HD0 (including HC8/HD8-Galapagos Islands and HC9/HD9 & HC0/HD0-Special Event and Contest Prefixes). This award has been developed to recognize past Amateur Radio activities from Ecuador, named after the Equatorial Line, as well as to promote future DX operations from the 20 different HC & HD prefix areas.

Class D-(Brass)---contacts with (reception of) 1-5 prefixes

Class C-(Bronze)-contacts with (reception of) 6-10 prefixes

Class B-(Silver)---contacts with (reception of) 11-15 prefixes

Class-A-(Gold)----contacts with (reception of) 16-20 prefixes

** A special trophy will be awarded free of charge to those holding the Class A (Gold) Diploma + confirming all 20 prefixes.

All contacts or SWL reports must be made after November 20, 1945. Contacts may be made using different personal callsigns, but, they must be made from within the same DXCC country. Endorsements are available by BAND, MODE or QRP <5W.

Fees: Basic diploma with any amount of endorsement stickers-$5.00 U.S. (or equivalent – foreign currency accepted at current exchange rate) or 10 IRC’s (valid ONLY if properly stamped).

Class endorsements: (any amount) at later dates: SAE + $2.00 U.S. (or equivalent) or 4 IRC’s.

**All awards and endorsements are free to Ecuadorean (HC & HC8) Amateur Radio Operators and SWL’s.**

Application: (DO NOT SEND QSL’s) Send LIST of QSO’s or GCR LIST indicating:
STATION WORKED (HEARD), DATE, BAND, MODE & special endorsement requested to:
Dr. Rick Dorsch, NE8Z/HC1MD, P.O. BOX 616, HAMBURG, MI 48139-0616 USA

Last update: 10 August 2000