China has a growing economy and a growing number of Amateur Radio operators. It’s a very different landscape than in the mid 1980’s when I was first licensed, when finding a Chinese station was a rare event. The YB6 DXC Digital Modes Club (YB6DXC) issues the WDM China award for working a minimum of just five unique stations. In today’s world that’s an easy starting point.
You can earn additional certificates by working an increasing number of stations. Awards are issued for up to 100 unique stations, perhaps more.
The certificate designs vary by the level achieved. All incorporate a heavy red design invoking the primary color of the Chinese flag. Some include a map outline of the country with its flag superimposed. Photos of Chinese individuals in traditional clothing accompany a photo of
To apply for the WDM China Award, and all other YB6_DXC awards, you must install the UltimateAAC application on a Windows machine. That application scans your WSJT-X ADIF log file and will inform you when you’ve qualified for the award at various levels. YB6_DXC issues the award in digital form only (JPG or PDF) with no printing or shipping costs. In fact, the award is completely free, like all of their other awards.