Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, radio amateurs nationwide are invited to participate in the special America250 Worked All States (WAS) Challenge throughout 2026!
Award Rules & Requirements
Earn the special 2026 America250 Worked All States certificate by contacting amateur radio stations in all 50 U.S. states during the 2026 calendar year.
Special Award Endorsements
- 🇺🇸 W1AW Portable Endorsement: Contact W1AW portable operations (/1 through /0) in all 50 states.
- ⚡ Triple Play WAS Endorsement: Confirm Worked All States across all 3 primary operating modes: CW, SSB (Phone), and Digital.
- 📻 Affiliated Club Endorsement: Contact ARRL Affiliated Clubs across all 50 states.
Confirmation via Logbook of the World (LoTW)
All contacts for the America250 WAS Challenge and its special endorsements must be confirmed electronically using ARRL’s Logbook of the World (LoTW) system.
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