History
The Worked All States Club was first announced in QST magazine in January, 1936, during the same period as the DXCC award was being developed. Except for not offering endorsements, the rules were substantially similar to those used today. However, an operator was required to be in the same location for all contacts. (Currently one can move up to 50 miles away.) Unlike DXCC, the award did not start fresh after World War II and earlier contacts remained valid. Over time the certificate has undergone changes to make it more colorful. Among radio amateurs worldwide the award remains very popular.
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