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The IARU Region 3 Operating Award
This is available for contacts made since the 5th of April 1982 with countries which have IARU member societies in the Asia Pacific region.
The countries are: Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Burma, China, Fiji, French Polynesia (FO8 only), Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu and Vietnam.
One country credit is also permitted with a US Territory of Guam, Northern Marianas, American Samoa, Wake Island, Baker Howland Group, or from the Chago Archipelago VQ9.
QSL cards NOT required, but a certified log sheet with country claims list needs to be supplied.
A basic award requires seven qualifying contacts. Silver endorsement is 15 with gold 20 and awards can be open or for any mode or band.
Applications need to be made to the Award Manager, Alan Chapman ZL3GX - check your log book to see if you already qualify for the IARU Region 3 Award or go on line for more details about the rules.
