What does Dxcc mean in ham radio?
DX Century Club
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.
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 many DXCC are there?
Current Entities This is a list of all 340 Current DXCC entities on the ARRL DXCC Entities List.
Does FT8 count for DXCC?
Digital modes include FT4, FT8, RTTY, PSK-31, JT65, etc. and any modes that are only machine-readable, and any that use computer sound card technology, with the exception of digital voice, which counts for Phone.
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.
What is the ARRL Challenge Award?
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). Certificates are not available for this award however, there is a distinctive wall plaque available to display your achievement.
Do deleted countries count for DXCC?
Deleted entities do not count towards the DXCC Honor Roll.
Is Sicily a DXCC country?
In its’ simplest form, an entity is a country recognized by the United Nations. 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.”
How much does it cost to join ARRL?
Membership Levels
| 1 Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| US OTA | Monthly On the Air via standard mail for US members | $49 |
| QST- First Class | Monthly QST via first class mail for US members | $96 |
| Canada + print QST | Monthly QST via standard mail for Canadian members | $62 |
| International + print QST | Monthly QST via standard mail for international members | $76 |
What is ARRL Triple Play?
Triple Play WAS. The Triple Play WAS (Worked All States) Award is available to all amateurs worldwide who must use Logbook of the World (LoTW) to confirm QSOs with each of the 50 states on voice, CW, and digital modes. Awards issued will be tracked and presented on the ARRL Web site.
How do I get a Worked All States Award?
2) The WAS (Worked All States) Award is available to all amateurs worldwide who submit proof with written confirmation of contacts with each of the 50 states of the United States of America. Amateurs in the U.S. and possessions must be members of ARRL to apply for a WAS.
When did DXCC receive applications for the period?
The list below includes applications received by DXCC during the period 15-Oct-2021 to 22-Dec-2021
Which Dxpeditions have been approved for DXCC?
ARRL Field Services and Radiosport Manager Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, reports that the 2018 ZD9CW DXpedition to Tristan da Cunha Island has been approved for DXCC credit. ARRL Field Services and Radiosport Manager Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, reports that the current 4B4B DXpedition to Revillagigedo has been approved for DXCC credit.
What is DXCC and DXCC Honor Roll?
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. Are you up for the ultimate challenge of confirming 1,000 band points?
How long does it take for DXCC to record applications?
During periods of heavy mail, recording applications into the DXCC computer can take a few additional days after the mail is delivered by the Post Office. The list below includes applications received by DXCC during the period 15-Oct-2021 to 22-Dec-2021