[ADXA] Message From DXAC - Delta

Mon Mar 16 15:35:52 EDT 2026

Hi all!
Here she comes again! 😂 No really… while I think 300 is too low, maybe
somewhere higher?

The reason I say this, hear me out. I have researched the
countries/islands. Some are exactly that an IOTA/POTA, uninhabitable and
dangerous such as Bouvet.
Another reason, some of these I have looked up have not been activated in
10 years, or longer! May never. Some are prohibited from transmitting or
worse getting a license. I can name these, but you already know.

I get some were licensed at a young age. I get you had to send qsl cards
and wait forever to get it for confirmation. I’ve also looked up “back in
the day” of lots of things in ham radio.

To be honest, I’m not going to be a ham for 50 years and some others won’t
either. I didn’t have to have code as many of you did and I respect that!
Times have definitely changed as ARRL wants more members. Why not set
something achievable? There is more $$ to ARRL for awards if lowered. I
wonder if this is the reason it is being talked about? Then also maybe an
automatic award for 330 and above to retain the hard work and years??

My whole point is this, there are some DX we will never ever get the chance
to nab. Whether government regulations, no one to do the expedition or the
biggee… funds!

Just my thoughts. Love to all of you. Everyone is an inspiration for me to
continue getting rare DX. Thanks for reading… and no I haven’t an idea of a
number however I agree 300 is too low.

This is only for the group. I haven’t sent anything for Steve as of yet.
Please do not be mad at me for my opinion. It is only that and low on the
totem pole. Also, I have to keep good spirits for an upcoming knee surgery!

73
KI5QQG
Debbie

P.S. whatever the outcome, we will work DX!!

On Mon, Mar 16, 2026 at 1:27 PM EJ Jones via ADXA <adxa at mailman.qth.net>
wrote:

> Hi Steve
> No to changing the threshold.
> EJ K5EJ
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> *Sent:* Monday, March 16, 2026 12:57 PM
> *To:* adxa at mailman.qth.net <adxa at mailman.qth.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [ADXA] Message From DXAC - Delta
>
> Joel
> I agree with one exception
> BS should be removed from current countries.
> If that changes the level to 300 then so be it otherwise I agree.
>
> Roger
>
>
>
>
> On 3/16/2026 12:06 PM, Joel Harrison via ADXA wrote:
> > Should the DXCC Honor Roll threshold be changed?
> >
> > NO, NO, and NO !!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> > 73 Joel W5ZN
> >
> >> On Mar 16, 2026, at 11:43 AM, Steven Rutledge via ADXA <
> adxa at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> The DX Advisory Committee (DXAC) is discussing the current DXCC Honor
> Roll threshold, which is currently 331 of the 340 DXCC entities.  The
> possibility of lowering this threshold has been raised.
> >>
> >> Several ideas were presented.  One idea was to establish the threshold
> using a percentage somewhat lower than the current level of approximately
> 97.4% of the DXCC list.  Other suggestions included setting a fixed number
> lower than the current requirement.  For example, 300 entities or some
> other value that might better reflect the current DXCC environment.
> >>
> >> I would like to solicit input from your members who are active in
> DXing.  We would appreciate hearing your thoughts on the following:
> >>
> >> 1.  Should the DXCC Honor Roll threshold be changed?
> >>
> >> 2.  If so, what threshold would you recommend, and why?
> >>
> >> The DXAC meets again on April 16th when this topic will be discussed
> further.  I would appreciate receiving any comments PRIOR TO THAT DATE so
> they can be considered.  If a member wants to provide input, send an email
> to: crownhaven at bellsouth.net. I will share answers with the DXAC.
> >>
> >> Please stick to the specific questions.  That is all we are considering
> at this time.
> >>
> >> 73,
> >>
> >> Steve, N4JQQ, Delta Division DXAC representative
> >>
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