Endorsements Available

Endorsements Available for Ø7Ø Club Members

The Ø7Ø Club offers special endorsements to acknowledge the achievements of the active PSKer and to spiff up that membership certificate as well. See below for general guidelines and instructions on how to get these nifty add-ons.

Last update: 12 July 2010

Link to the KJ4IZW Ø7Ø Endorsement Progress Tracker

Endorsements for contacts with

North and South America

	Work the Left Coast of North America and earn the WALC-NA endorsement! To qualify for the WALC-NA, work Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California on PSK31, one contact required in each state/province for a total of 5 contacts. Valid contacts after 16 March 2009, 160 thru 6m only. Send logs showing Call, Date, Band and State/Province to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This endorsement has no expiration date.
	If you've worked the entire continental United States (lower 48 states) on PSK31, you qualify for the "Lower 48" endorsement. Log info only required (please list contacts in state alphabetical order). Valid contacts are those made after 1 June 2ØØØ. This endorsement has no expiration date.
	If you have Alaska in the log on PSK31, you qualify for the "Alaska" endorsement. Log info only required. Valid contacts made after 1 June 2ØØØ from outside Alaska. This endorsement has no expiration date.
	Work all seven countries of Central America on PSK31 and add the "Central-America" endorsement to your certificate: (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama). Valid contacts after 1 June 2ØØØ. Log info only required. This endorsement has no expiration date.
	To earn the "Maple Leaf" endorsement, put the ten Canadian provinces in the log on PSK31: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. Log info only required. Valid contacts made after 1 June 2ØØØ. This endorsement has no expiration date. Maple Leaf Tracking Tool
	NEW!!! Announcing the South American PSK31 endorsement series! These endorsements shall be issued in a series of 3 separate endorsements. To earn the South American PSK31 endorsements, work the required number of political entities (13 maximum) which make up the South American continent (see list below) using PSK31 mode on the hf bands. This is a cumulative endorsement (i.e. credit earned for lower levels carry over to the next higher level). Valid contacts after 27 May 2010 UTC. All stations worked must be located on continental South America, off-shore dependencies not valid (eg Easter Is). To apply for the South American PSK31 endorsements, submit log info only showing date, time, band, call and country worked to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Include your name, call and 070 member number with your application. This endorsement series has no expiration date. Available endorsements in the South American PSK31 series: 4/13 - Work four South American political entities. 7/13 - Work seven South American political entities. 13/13 - Work thirteen South American political entities. The following 13 South American political entities are valid for this endorsement: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Fr. Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Endorsements for contacts with Europe

	"Benelux" - Work the countries of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg on PSK31 mode. Log info only required. Valid contacts after 24 December 2ØØ2. This endorsement expires 31-Dec-2010.
	Hungary is a DX Special for 2Ø10. To qualify for the endorsement, work 2Ø different HA stations on PSK31 mode operating from within the specified country during the 2Ø10 UTC calendar year. Only contacts made from outside HA are valid. Secondary/special prefixes are also good for the endorsement. Log info only required. This endorsement expires 24ØØZ, 31 January 2Ø11.
	Switzerland is a DX Special for 2Ø10. To qualify for the endorsement, work 2Ø different HB stations on PSK31 mode operating from within the specified country during the 2Ø10 UTC calendar year. Only contacts made from outside HB are valid. Secondary/special prefixes are also good for the endorsement. Log info only required. This endorsement expires 24ØØZ, 31 January 2Ø11.
	Work England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales on PSK31 and qualify for the "UK" endorsement; Log info only required; Valid contacts made after May 31, 2ØØ6; This endorsement has no expiration date. NOTE: Ø7Ø members who have the original UK endorsement are also eligible for this endorsement.
	"Baltic States" - Work the countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on PSK31 mode. Log info only required. Valid contacts after 22 June 2010. This endorsement has no expiration date.

Endorsements with contacts from the Pacific and Down Under

	To qualify for the "VK" endorsement, work any four of the eight political entities that make up the Commonwealth of Australia on PSK31: Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Northern Territory, and Australian Capital Territory. Log info only required. Valid contacts are those made after 1 June 2ØØØ. This endorsement has no expiration date.
	If you have all six Australian states and the two territories in the log on PSK31, then you've earned yourself the "Wrk'd All Oz" endorsement, mate! See VK endorsement (above) for list. Log info only required. Valid contacts are those made after 1 June 2ØØØ. This endorsement has no expiration date. VK Tracking Tool
	If you've worked Hawaii on PSK31, you qualify for the "Aloha" endorsement. Log info only required. Valid contacts are those made after 1 June 2ØØØ from outside Hawaii. This endorsement has no expiration date.
	Fly the Ø7Ø Club's version of the China Clipper route and earn this "China Clipper" endorsement. To qualify work California, Hawaii, Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines on PSK31. Log info only required. Valid contacts are those made after 4 July 2ØØ1. This endorsement has no expiration date.

Endorsements for contacts from Around the World

	NEW!!! Hey Magicbanders, got sporadic E? Now get yourself an endorsement! Introducing the "6m6 SPC" endorsement for 2010. To earn this endorsement, work six different SPC's on 6 meters using PSK31 mode. Each contact must be made with a different station and is worth one SPC only (i.e. credit for either P or C given for working VE3YXO, not both). Valid contacts are 2-way 6m PSK31 made during 2010 UTC year. To apply, send log info (6 QSO's) showing date, time, station worked and SPC to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This endorsement expires 31 January 2011. NOTE: SPC = (U.S.) State, (Canadian) Province, (DXCC) Country.
	QCWA in the Ø7Ø Club? Crusty curmudgeons using computers on ham radio? Yep, you bet! And you can earn this endorsement by working them on PSK31! To earn the QCWA endorsement, work six members of the Ø7Ø Club who are also active members in the QCWA. Valid contacts after March 18, 2009. QCWA members must be active members of both the Ø7Ø Club and QCWA at the time the QSO was made. Send log info (date, band/freq, call) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This endorsement has no expiration date. QCWA MEMBERS PLEASE ADD YOUR QCWA AFFILIATION TO YOUR BRAG FILE. For more info on the Quarter Century Wireless Assn, check out their website at http://www.qcwa.org/. Below is a list of active QCWA members on the Ø7Ø Reflector. If you are an active member of the QCWA and would like to have your call on this list, send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Croft VE3CT - John K4OP - Dick WB1W - John WB9AUJ - Rich VE3KI Steve W3HF - Jay N3DQU - Dave KR4U - Dave NX7F - Mike WM4B Charlie K8IJ - Jerry N9AVY - Mike K6UMO - Delos NO8R - Doug VE3MCF Larry WA7HDZ - Bob AC5ZS - Tim N6DLC - Tom W8POF - Andy W3SW Milt W6QE - Dick K7KTP - Cedric K5CFW - Al WB4JJJ - David VA2LGQ Fred W0PE - John AG4CZ - Jim N4ST
	Now for the Maidenhead aficionados, slice and hook your way around the world and earn this "PSK GOLF" endorsement! See http://www.podxs070.com//endorsements/070_golf.html for all the info. This endorsement has no expiration date.
	Work each of the six ham radio world continents ( EU, AF, AS, NA, SA and OC) on PSK31 and you qualify for the "WAC" endorsement. Use the current ARRL DXCC country list for reference. Log info only required. Valid contacts are those made after 1 June 2ØØØ. This endorsement has no expiration date.
	To stimulate PSK31 on the WARC bands, the Ø7Ø Club offers the "TRI-WARC" pennant. Work three different stations on each of the WARC bands (3ØM, 17M and 12M) for a total of 9 contacts. Log info only required. Valid contacts are those made after 4 July 2ØØ1. This endorsement has no expiration date.
	For the WARCsters out there who have earned the TRI-WARC pennant (above), here are three more worthy goals to work towards: the "3Ø/3ØM", "17/17M" and the " 12/12M". For the 3Ø/3ØM, work 3Ø different PSK31 stations on 3ØM, for the 17/17M, work 17 different PSK31 stations on 17M, and for the 12/12M, work 12 different PSK31 stations on 12M. Please note that to be eligible for these endorsements, the applicant must first earn the Tri-WARC endorsement as a prerequisite (see above). Contacts used for the Tri-WARC can then be applied towards these new WARC endorsements (i.e. you will only need to make 27 more contacts on 3ØM to earn the 3Ø/3ØM, etc.). Valid contacts are those made after 4 July 2ØØ1. This endorsement has no expiration date.

Endorsements with Special Stations

	Announcing the "PSK31 ACHIEVER" attaboy ! If you have the BARTG PSK31-4Ø, WorldRadio 31-31 and LONP hanging on your wall, then you should have this attaboy on your Ø7Ø Club certificate! To apply for the "PSK31 ACHIEVER" attaboy, submit issue dates and certificate numbers of your BARTG PSK31-4Ø, WorldRadio 31-31 and LONP awards. For more info on obtaining these PSK31 awards check out: http://www.bartg.org.uk/psk31.asp, http://worldradiobooks.com/newSite/departments/awards.html, and http://www.podxs070.com//lonp/LONPrules.html This Attaboy has no expiration date.
	Work three different female Ø7Ø Club members on PSK31 (one each on any three different HF bands, 16ØM thru 6M) and earn this "88 Tri-Band" endorsement. Valid contacts made on or after 1 July 2ØØ2. Note: Your membership in the Ø7Ø Club at time of QSO is not required. Only PSK31 contacts with the YL/XYL/OG's listed here are valid. This endorsement has no expiration date.
	Hey QRPers, get a QRP-sized bumper sticker for your Ø7Ø certificate! Brag file only required listing your QRP set-up (max output 5 watts). This endorsement has no expiration date.
	"QRP Tri-Band" - Work three different stations using PSK31/QRP. Contacts must be two way QRP (5W or less) and may be made on any three HF bands of your choice (16ØM-6M). Valid contacts are those made after 31 December 2ØØ2. Log info only required. This endorsement has no expiration date.
	Thanks to the efforts of K3NJ, the Voice of America ARC (QTH Washington, DC) is now a bona fide member of the Ø7Ø Club. If you worked K3VOA on or after 8 August 2ØØ1, you qualify for the " K3VOA" endorsement. Log info only required. This endorsement has no expiration date.

General Guidlines for Ø7Ø Club Endorsements

1. All endorsements are free and offered to Ø7Ø Club members only.

2. Unless otherwise noted, all contacts must have been made after 1 June 2ØØØ using PSK31 mode on the HF bands (16ØM thru 6M).

3. Unless otherwise noted, all endorsements require submission of log info only showing date, time, station worked and band. For the "Lower 48" and both Australian endorsements, add state info. For the "WAC" endorsement, add continent info. Please - no ADIF files!

4. Unless otherwise noted, membership in the Ø7Ø Club at the time the contacts were made is not required.

5. Unless otherwise noted, all endorsements have no expiration date.

6. Unless otherwise noted, send required log info to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or via snail mail to:

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