Saw this in SARL News this week. de Bernie
"160 METRE AWARD FROM SARL
The SARL sponsors a Top Band to encourage more 160 m QSO's with
Southern African countries
South African stations must submit proof of having contacted at least
six different Southern African call areas, of which at least five must
be in the Republic of South Africa. The sixth contact can be from the
remaining South African call area (ZS), or from any of the bordering
countries (Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland or
Zimbabwe).
DX stations within 1000 km of the borders of South Africa need contact
only three call areas in the RSA. DX stations beyond 1000 km of the
borders of the RSA need to contact only two call areas in Southern
Africa, one of which must be in the RSA. All contacts after 1 January
1960 are valid for this award.
Contacts must be established in the range of 1800 to 2000 kHz. ZS
amateurs can transmit between 1810 and 1850 kHz. Endorsements for
single modes can be requested.
South African applicants should send QSL cards, a list of contact
details and a handling and postage charge of R 10,00. This award is
free to members of the South African Radio League.
Foreign applicants should submit a list of QSL cards, certified by an
official of a local radio club or two licensed radio amateurs that have
seen the cards. A handling and postage charge of US$ 10,00 or 10 IRCs
must also be included.
Applications should be addressed to: The Awards Manager, South
African Radio League PO Box 1721 Strubensvallei 1735 South
Africa. Email enquiries can be directed to tjerk@iafrica.com"
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Bernie McClenny, W3UR
Editor of The Daily DX & How's DX?
3025 Hobbs Road
Glenwood, MD 21738
Fax 301-854-5105
http://www.dailydx.com
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