The GERATOL NET is proud to announce the launch of a new award entitled
the Appalachian Trail Challenge.

The Appalachian Trail meanders through a total of 14 states beginning in Georgia at the summit of Springer Mountain and ending atop Mount Katahdin in the state of Maine. The Trail was completed in 1931, and more than 3 million people hike segments of the trail yearly. The trail is over 2000 Miles in length, and is the longest foot only, trail in the world.

The CHALLENGE, for amateurs who are participating in the AT Challenge, is to complete one successful QSO with each of the 14 States, (14 QSO’s total) through which the trail passes. (See rules below) No QSL cards are needed to complete this award, it is done by the honor system.

The AT Challenge Award is open to any properly licensed amateur radio operators, and does not require a GERATOL Number in order to participate. We WELCOME any and all to take part in this fun and challenging award.

We also require QSO’s made with each of the 14 states, take place during the GERATOL Net, on whichever frequency the net may be operating on any given evening, based on QRM. Our usual net frequency is 3.668, but may vary based on conditions, plus or minus a few khz.

PLEASE USE THIS LOG FORM TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE AWARD

Simply click on the form, and print it out………..

Once requirements are completed, your filled out log, along with a check or PayPal payment for $10 to cover printing and mailing fees, must be sent to our Awards Manager, B0b – AI4IL who’s address is good on QRZ, or can be found on this website.