[ADXA] Message From DXAC - Delta

Mon Mar 16 22:50:39 EDT 2026

Peanut gallery joining in:

I am not planning to stop chasing DX either way, but if you are asking for an opinion, I could land on either side of the Honor Roll number debate.

In the end, there are people who got interested in Amateur Radio not knowing what a DX was or what it looked like. There are people who started Amateur Radio with CW, and after many years learned to use a computer to catch one or two ATNOs — and probably some who started many years later on sideband and computer, and then learned CW in order to catch one or two ATNOs.

I started this draft when I got off work, got busy, and came back to it this evening. Lots of passion to the subject, which is probably a good thing! I'm still a new guy working my way into the hobby, and I appreciate the help, advice, and expertise from those that are willing to give it!

Jon
KI5UCZ

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On Monday, 03/16/26 at 14:36 Debbie McKenzie via ADXA <adxa at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> 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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>> From: adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net <adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Roger via ADXA <adxa at mailman.qth.net>
>> 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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