Official Rules
The 40EUDXF Activity Month Award celebrates the 40th edition of the European DX Foundation (EUDXF) Activity Month in November 2026. This award encourages amateur radio operators worldwide to contact participating stations and promotes activity across different amateur radio bands and operating modes.
Activity Period
The award is valid for QSOs made from 1 November 2026 through 30 November 2026, inclusive.
Only valid two-way contacts made during this period are eligible.
Participating Stations
Two categories of stations participate in the award.
A. Official 40EUDXF Special Event Stations
The 15 official 40EUDXF special event stations, representing seven countries, are worth 3 points per valid band/mode combination.
Participating stations are:
- DL40EUDXF by DK2HM & Friends
- AO40EUDXF by EA1YO
- EA6EUDXF by EA6C
- DU40EUDXF by DV1K & family
- HA40EUDXF by HA5MA & Friends
- OR40EUDXF by ON6CC & ON7WM
- PA40EUDXF by PA1X
- PB40EUDXF by PB5X
- PC40EUDXF by PC2F
- PD40EUDXF by PD4RD
- PE40EUDXF by PA5PR
- PF40EUDXF by PB7Z
- PG40EUDXF by PG5M
- PH40EUDXF by PA3GVQ / PD3GVQ
- PI40EUDXF by PI4COM
- VI40EUDXF by VK2WN / SP7WT
B. Participating EUDXF Member Stations
EUDXF members are invited to participate voluntarily and activate their stations during the Activity Month.
Participating members must register in advance, and their callsigns must be included in the official list published on the EUDXF website.
EUDXF mmbers are encouraged to use a special identification, such as /40EUDXF, where permitted by their national licensing regulations. Using such a suffix is not mandatory.
Each registered EUDXF member station is worth 1 point per valid band/mode combination.
Scoring System
The award rewards both the number of stations contacted and activity across different bands and operating modes.
- Each official 40EUDXF special event station earns 3 points per valid band/mode combination.
- Each registered EUDXF member station earns 1 point per valid band/mode combination.
- Each station/band/mode combination may be counted only once.
- Repeated QSOs with the same station on the same band and in the same mode do not earn additional points.
- QSOs with the same station on different bands or in different modes earn additional points for each new combination.
- Only valid two-way QSOs made during the activity period count towards the award.
Band and Mode Definitions
The following mode groups apply:
- CW: Contacts made using Morse code.
- SSB: Contacts made using single sideband voice.
- DIGI: Contacts made using digital modes, including FT8, FT4, RTTY and other digital modes.
Different digital modes are grouped together as DIGI. For example, working the same station on 20 m FT8 and subsequently on 20 m FT4 counts as one band/mode combination.
Working that station on 20 m CW, 20 m SSB and 20 m DIGI counts as three separate combinations.
The same principle applies across all eligible amateur radio bands.
Award Levels and Qualification Requirements
Four award levels are available. Applicants must achieve the required score and contact the minimum number of different official 40EUDXF special event stations shown below.
| Award level | Minimum score | Minimum official stations |
| Bronze | 30 points | 5 |
| Silver | 60 points | 8 |
| Gold | 100 points | 11 |
| Platinum | 150 points | 13 |
- The score is calculated by adding the points earned from all eligible station/band/mode combinations.
- Contacts with registered EUDXF member stations contribute to the total score but do not count towards the minimum number of official special event stations required.
- Only the highest award level for which an applicant qualifies will be issued.
Scoring Examples
Example A: Official special event stations
An operator works five different official special event stations on two bands, using SSB on both bands.
- 5 official stations × 2 band/mode combinations × 3 points = 30 points
- Official stations contacted: 5
- Result: Bronze Award qualification, provided all contacts are valid.
Example B: A combination of official stations and EUDXF members
An operator makes the following contacts:
8 official stations, each on 2 different combinations = 8 × 2 × 3 = 48 points
12 combinations with registered member stations = 12 × 1 = 12 points
The operator has contacted eight different official special event stations and achieved 60 points, qualifying for the Silver Award.
Example C: Platinum Award
An operator earns 150 points or more and contacts at least 13 different official special event stations.
The operator qualifies for the Platinum Award, provided all contacts comply with these rules.
Log Submission and Verification
- Applications must be submitted December 31st, 2026 the latest by email to award@eudxf.eu
- Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their claimed contacts comply with these rules.
- The award committee may verify submitted contacts and resolve questions regarding eligibility and scoring.
General Conditions
- Participation is open to amateur radio operators worldwide.
- All QSOs must comply with applicable amateur radio regulations.
- Only stations officially listed as participating in the activity are eligible for points.
- Each eligible station/band/mode combination may be counted only once.
- The award committee is responsible for interpreting these rules and resolving disputes.
- The EUDXF website is the official source for participating station lists, award thresholds and application instructions.
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