The Texas QSO party is sponsored each year by the Northwest Amateur Radio Society to encourage contacts between Texas amateur radio operators and amateur radio operators throughout the world. This event is also an excellent opportunity for county hunters to add to their list of Texas counties worked.

The contest is scheduled for the last full weekend in September. For more information, see the Texas QSO Party website.

NARS and the local Houston area are fortunate to have local Card Checking Awards Managers for some ARRL awards and certificates. This means you do not have to send your QSL cards to the League for checking or worry about their safe return. Present the proper application form and the QSL cards to the awards manager in person. They will check your cards, sign the form, and then you send the application and appropriate fee to the ARRL.

Each awards manager has a supply of the application forms for these awards. If you need one, let them know. Some are also available online from the ARRL and other sources.

If you have questions concerning these awards, contact the appropriate awards manager. These managers DO NOT issue the awards, they only check your cards and certify eligibility. Refer to the ARRL Awards Program information on the ARRL website for additional information.

Contact card checker indicated next to the award you are applying for:

• DXCC — Bob Walworth N5ET
• WAS — Brian Derx N5BA
• 5BWAS — Brian Derx N5BA
• VUCC — Brian Derx N5BA
• WAZ — H. O. Townsend K5CX