The DX South America Award is awarded to members that have established two-way communication with Amateur Radio stations in twenty-five or more countries in South America. Required data for all two-way communications includes the call sign, the entity name as shown in the DX South America Award worksheet, date, time, band, and mode. Contacts not containing all required information may be rejected. When applying for any award, the use of an official Award Application form and worksheet is required. All contacts must be made with amateur stations working in the authorized amateur bands. Members of the International DX Amateur Radio Club are expected to follow the DX Code of Conduct at all times. Evidence of intentionally disruptive operating practices may lead to disqualification from participation in the award programs.