How many countries are in Dxcc?

How many countries are in Dxcc?

Current Entities This is a list of all 340 Current DXCC entities on the ARRL DXCC Entities List.

Do deleted countries count for DXCC?

DeSoto, whose definitive article in October 1935 QST – How to Count Countries Worked A New DX Scoring System, shapes the DXCC award program. Deleted entities do not count towards the DXCC Honor Roll.

Is Sicily a DXCC country?

There are currently 340 entities on the official ARRL DXCC list. This provides a total of 346 entities, based on 340 DXCC entities, six additional WAE entities (GM/Shetland, IT/Sicily, TA1/European Turkey, 4U1VIC, JW/Bear Is.) plus African Italy.”

What is my DXCC?

DX Century Club DXCC is Amateur Radio’s premier award that hams can earn by confirming on the air contacts with 100 countries. You can begin with the basic DXCC award and work your way up to the DXCC Honor Roll.

What is the DXCC Challenge?

The DXCC Challenge Award is earned by working and confirming at least 1,000 DXCC band-points on any Amateur bands, 160 through 6 meters (except 60 meters). The DeSoto Cup is presented to the DXCC Challenge leader as of the 31st of December each year.

How do you get the ham radio awards?

Typically, you’ll need to obtain confirmation of the radio contact, either in written form (a QSL card from the other ham) or via an electronic QSL system such as Logbook of the World or eQSL. Some awards just require you to submit a list of radio contacts, including date/time, frequency, call sign worked, etc.

What is LoTW in ham radio?

Logbook of The World (LoTW) is a tool to confirm ham radio contacts and use the confirmations as credit toward awards.

How do you get the DXCC awards?

The DXCC Challenge award is available to applicants who reach 1,000 band points on bands 160 through 6 Meters. This includes only current entities. Deleted entities do not count toward this award. Once you reach 1,000 band points, you are automatically entered into the Challenge listing.

What does Dxcc stand for?

DXCC

Acronym	Definition
DXCC	DX Century Club (Amateur Radio operating award)

How do I get Dxcc?

How do I apply for the DXCC awards?

Complete the DXCC Item Order Form and send to DXCC by one of these methods:

1. E-MAIL: Send the completed form to DXCC at [email protected].
2. FAX: Print the form then fax it to (860) 594-0346.
3. POST MAIL: Send the completed form by mail to the DXCC Desk: ARRL DXCC Desk. 225 Main Street. Newington, CT USA 06111.

What is SOTA and POTA?

I got really exited, when Jamey, KC1ENX set our Club’s first Summits On The Air (SOTA)/Parks On The Air (POTA) activation for the same day as the June VHF Contest!