Plain-language answer: Worked All States is an ARRL award for confirmed amateur contacts with all 50 U.S. states under the current program rules.
Why it matters
Endorsements and acceptable contacts or confirmations depend on the award version, band, mode, and operating-location requirements.
Use it correctly
Track state and confirmation status in a clean log and read current rules before planning the final needed contacts.
The common mistake
Counting a station’s mailing address when the contact was made from another state.
Decision boundary
Current regulation, program rules, manufacturer limits, exact station configuration, and live observations control. Recheck changing rules, solar conditions, and operating status before acting.
