The SOTA Group Switzerland diplomas described in this document have been designed to reward activations and connections on Swiss mountains.<\/p>\n\n
The following diplomas can be obtained:<\/p>\n\n
The diplomas are open to all radio amateurs and SWLs, whereby SWLs can only achieve the Chaser diploma.<\/p>\n\n
Both diplomas are divided into the following three levels:<\/p>\n\n The diplomas must be completed in order, which means that you ultimately need 31 peaks for the Edelweiss diploma.<\/p>\n\n The general rules of the SOTA UK program apply.<\/p>\n\n The application for a diploma can be made directly via the SOTA Group Switzerland website.<\/p>\n\n Only the logs in the SOTA database are valid for diploma authorization. There is NO<\/strong> need to send in QSL cards.<\/p>\n\n The diplomas are free of charge for members of the SOTA Group Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n Non-members receive the diplomas for a fee of CHF 10<\/strong> each. After applying for a diploma, the fee must be transferred to the account of the SOTA Group Switzerland as follows:<\/p>\n\n IBAN: CH51 0900 0000 8508 5150 9<\/p>\n\n Postal account: 85-85150-9<\/p>\n\n The respective diploma will be sent to the applicant in electronic form as a PDF by e-mail after receipt of the contribution towards expenses.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n President HB9SOTA<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jens Nolte HB9EKO<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Diploma manager HB9SOTA<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jean-Pierre Theiler HB9HBV<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Introduction The SOTA Group Switzerland diplomas described in this document have been designed to reward activations and connections on Swiss mountains. The following diplomas can be obtained: The diplomas are open to all radio amateurs and SWLs, whereby SWLs can …<\/p>\nAlpine rose<\/strong><\/td> 20 different peaks between 2000 – 2999 m above sea level. M.<\/td><\/tr> Gentian<\/strong><\/td> 10 different peaks between 3000 – 3999 m above sea level. M.<\/td><\/tr> Edelweiss<\/strong><\/td> 1 summit from 4000 m a.s.l. M.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n Program start<\/h2>\n\n
Activator diploma<\/td> May 13, 2023<\/td><\/tr> Chaser diploma<\/td> May 13, 2023<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n Basics<\/h2>\n\n
Diploma application<\/h2>\n\n
Diploma authorization<\/h2>\n\n
Costs<\/h2>\n\n
Diploma issue<\/h2>\n\n