Steve,
The same thing happened to me when I worked my last one to get on the DXCC HR.  I was expecting fireworks, a letter from the DXCC, pats on the back, etc.  Although it was very exciting to be done with that part of the journey, it was a bit of a letdown at the same time.  Not even Kathy was in the house to hear my joyful scream coming from the shack.  She was next door, but probably heard it?  It was on 15m CW and right after that I heard my good friend Paul, W9AC work them.  We got on the phone to congratulate each other!  Really I was wondering if I could make the HR, most of the time moving up the ladder with compromise wire antennas!

I didn't even get the award, but I will some day!  Especially if I ever or when I make number 1.  🙂

73 de w5jay/jay..

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Steven Rutledge <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2026 10:25 AM
To: Howard Patterson <[email protected]>; adxa <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [ADXA] Updated Member Standings for Bruce, W5VYH
 

Howard, good work.  I can remember when I was where you are.  The thrill of the hunt is the chase, not the kill.  I was actually disappointed when I got Bouvet for my last one.  Nothing but filling in band countries now.  Hey, it only took me 40 years.

73,

Steve, N4JQQ

On 1/15/2026 9:19 AM, Howard Patterson wrote:

Bruce, W5VYH, has provided updated DXCC Standings information.  Bruce has added three ATNOs and now stands at 307 Total/298 Current.  He has taken advantage of the nice conditions and added lots of band multipliers on the higher bands to raise is Desoto Challenge to 1444…and increase of 110.

 

In his note Bruces says he’s “Working at it”.   I’d say you’ve been doing some great work Bruce.

 

73,

Pat, W5VY


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