Elk Award

The ELK AWARD is available to Amateur Radio Operators and SWLs in all countries of the world.

Founded and managed by the OH73ELK second operator YL Raisa (R1BIG), in honor of one of the national symbols of Finland – the Elk (also called Moose).

Rules

This Award is available for contacts with 10 OH (OG,OF,OI) Stations in 10 different call areas of Finland (from “0”to “9”) + 1 QSO with OH73ELK.

It means: 11 QSO are needed. Any band or mode, no time limit.

Costs/special condition

You get the AWARD as a high-quality file with your name, call sign and individual number by Email for free.

You do not need to print or scan anything: Electronic application as Attachment by Email is enough!

In the subject please write ELK AWARD + your CALL.

In the first few years, Raisa sent out more than 300 paper diplomas, but since 2024, printed versions have been temporarily stopped.