“W-28-M” (The “Worked 28-Meridian” Award).

The Belarussian Federation of Radioamateurs and Radiosportsmen grants the W-28-M Award for having conducted two-way radio communications with amateur radio stations from countries situated along the 28 meridian. SWLs can receive the award at the same conditions.
The basic diploma is granted for 15 countries confirmed. A Honor Sticker is granted for QSOs/SWLs with all 20 countries of the Award’s list.
Countries valid for the diploma are:

1. LA – Norway
2. OH – Finland
3. ES – Estonia
4. UA1 – Russia
5. YL – Latvia
6. EU – Belarus
7. UR - Ukraine
8. ER – Moldova
9. YO – Romania
10. LZ - Bulgaria
11. TA – Turkey
12. SV5 – Dodecanese (Rhodos Island)
13. SU – Egypt
14. ST – Sudan
15. 9Q – Zaire
16. 9J – Zambia
17. Z2 – Zimbabwe
18. A2 – Botswana
19. 7P – Lesotho
20. ZS – South Africa.

QSO/SWL made after January 1, 1955 on any band, any mode are valid.
An application – GCR list must be duly verified by a local club or two local radioamateurs. The Award Commitee can require any QSL for a check up.
           The Award cost is:

	For applicants from Belarus	For applicants from the CIS countries	For applicants from other countries
Basic Award	US$ 1.50 / 3 IRC	US$ 2.50 / 5 IRC	USD 5.00 / 10 IRC
Honor Sticker	US$ 0.50 / 1 IRC	US$ 0.50 / 1 IRC	USD 1.00 / 2 IRC

* Applicants from Belarus and the CIS countries can pay in local currency, where transfers to Belarus are allowed.

An application to be sent to:
Mrs Valentina A. Sidorova,
(EU1AAA, Award Manager)
P.O.Box 469
Minsk 220050
Republic of Belarus.