This award is to recognise achievements in both transmission and reception on the 136 kHz band, and to stimulate experimentation and station improvement. 

The award is available in three categories, with endorsements for additional countries heard/worked. 

The basic award is for confirmed two-way QSOs on 136 kHz with 5 countries from the ARRL DXCC / WAE country list. 

The SWL Award is for confirmation of SWL reports from 5 countries.  The SWL award may also be claimed by amateurs working cross band to stations transmitting in the 136 kHz band. 

The third category is for cross band contacts, where the stations claiming the award has worked 5 countries by transmitting on the 136 kHz band and receiving stations on other amateur bands. 

Cross mode contacts will be allowed for this award.  The categories of this award may not be mixed, but awards from some or all of the categories may be claimed and endorsed concurrently. 

Once the basic award has been claimed, it may be endorsed in steps of each additional 5 countries worked or heard. 

Notes 

The RSGB General rules for HF Awards will apply. 

The ARRL / WAE countries list adds a few more countries within Europe, such as Shetlands and Isles of Scilly, which are not on the DXCC list 

Currently the following awards have been issued