Topband: Topband QSLs

[ersmar at comcast.net]

Gents:

     This weekend I've been going over my Topband QSLs for the purpose of 
determining progress toward my WAS award.  I've known that I need KL7 worked 
and confirmed, plus I need QSLs from three other states.

    What I did not know until I reviewed the ARRL's Rules today was that 
these QSLs must all say 2x[mode] for me to qualify for a <specialty award> 
for 160M.  The specific ARRL Rule says:

Confirmations must show your call and indicate that two-way communications 
was established. Applications for specialty Awards or endorsements must 
submit confirmations that clearly confirm two-way contact on the specialty 
mode/band.

     Some of my in-hand QSLs don't specifically state 2xCW (my goal) so I'm 
going to have to request another QSL from these folks.  I checked DXCC 
Rules, and they are not as specific in requiring an explicit statement of a 
2-way QSO.

     REQUEST:  When we in the US send out QSLs for Topband QSOs, could we 
make sure that they all say 2x[mode], either preprinted or hand-written?  It 
will help other Hams, domestic and DX, obtain the needed verification for 
WAS.

     Thanks a bunch.

73 de
Gene Smar  AD3F