I have never been big on awards… but for some odd reason, I got serious into my WAS (Worked All States) award… and it with the combination of the newer digital modes has made it way easier than it used to be… at least for me. So over the past 2 years I have been diligently working toward this award… I had it some time last fall but didn’t apply until January… I had hopes of completing some additional endorsements to go with it but then just figured get the basic award done then apply for those endorsements… So hear is the plaque I got this week… as proof that I have made contacts (confirmed by LOTW) on the 5 main amateur bands. I now