In recognition of the popularity of QRP, the ARRL is pleased to announce a new operating award–the QRP DX Century Club, or QRP DXCC. The award is available to amateurs who have contacted at least 100 DXCC entities (see the list on the Web) using 5 W output or less. The QRP DXCC award will be available beginning in January 2002. Contacts made any time in the past will count, and no QSLs are required.

The QRP DXCC is a one-time award and is non-endorsable. You do not have to be an ARRL member to qualify.

To apply for the QRP DXCC, just send a list of your contacts including call signs, countries/entities and contact dates. Do not send QSLs. The list must also carry a signed statement from you that all of the contacts were made with 5 W RF output (as measured at the antenna system input) or less.

Along with your contact list, include a $10 application fee in the form of a check or money order in US funds. Make sure to indicate your mailing address and your name as you want it to appear on the certificate. Mail everything to: QRP DXCC, ARRL, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111.