How to become a member of HSC


How to join HSC:

  • Listen on the HSC frequencies 25 kHz from the lower band edges (3570 kHz additionally) and contact as many HSC members as possibile.
  • Use telegraphy speed of 25 wpm or higher and show your ability to read and key this speed perfectly.
  • Use your best operating technique, if possible "bk" (QSK).
  • Be courteous and fair, always observe the laws of Amateur Radio and the unwritten laws of ham spirit.
  • After a few contacts ask the member to send you his recommendation for HSC membership.
  • Only two-way CW contacts for at least 30 minutes will be accepted for a test QSO.
  • These QSOs must last at least 30 minutes under the conditions shown above.
HSC memberhsip certificate

The recommendations from five different HSC members must contain begin and end-time of the QSO as well as CW speed. These recommendations don't expire. Use of a decoder or keyboard during the sponsor QSOs is not permitted.

The sponsor QSLs can be replaced by an email, originated by the sponsor and specifically addressed to the HSC candidate. This email must contain - apart from a formal note of recommendation - all the information required to be part of a regular sponsor-QSL (see above).

The application (PDF) for the award may be downloaded here. Please fill in and mail, together with the supporting documents, to the attention of the secretary HSC, see Legal notice.

Please enclose EUR 10 to cover our expenses. There is no further payment for lifelong membership.