[SixClub] New DXCC Rules Adopted By HQ ARRL

[Joey Fiero]

Remember April fools 2007 ? I almost Died. Not my Favorite day.
On Jan 23, 2015 9:00 PM, "Larry Brown" <dogsnradios at att.net> wrote:

> Is this some early Aprils fools joke? This can't be serious can it Joey?
>
> Larry
> kg4zar
>
>
> On Jan 23, 2015, at 9:08 AM, Richard Joey Fiero II A.R.S. W5TFW wrote:
>
> > I think the ARRL DXCC BOARD got this completely WRONG !
> >
> >
> >                                                 Joey
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: SixClub [mailto:sixclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> donroden at hiwaay.net
> > Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 6:58 AM
> > To: World Wide Six Meter Club
> > Subject: Re: [SixClub] New DXCC Rules Adopted By HQ ARRL
> >
> > How much for a QRP Six Meter FM  DXCC ?
> > With a wet-noodle antenna endorsement ?
> >
> > Don W4DNR
> >
> >
> >
> > Quoting "Richard Joey Fiero II A.R.S. W5TFW" <joeyw5tfw at gmail.com>:
> >
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> >>> From arrl.org/new remote operation rules as they pertain to dxcc:
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> >> Subsection 11 acknowledges that technological advances “add to the
> >> difficulty in defining rules for DXCC,” but stresses that the intent
> >> of the rules is what’s important. “It will continue to be up to the
> >> operator to decide what types of legal remote control operating he/she
> >> will use (if any) to contribute to an operating award,” the new rule
> >> concludes.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> >> The WWHRAC(World Wide Ham Radio Awards Committee) had an
> >> emergency/urgent meeting earlier today(Jan 21, 2015) in reference to
> >> the changes the arrl has just made to their dxcc program in reference
> >> to remote operations and the dxcc program.
> >>
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> >> Whereas the arrl has established a high level of trust in the "intent"
> >> of the rules and whereas the arrl is counting on the individual
> >> operator to decide on what "types of legal remote control operating
> >> he/she will use", it therefore seems to be perfectly logical for the
> >> WWHRAC to expand their rules even further considering especially the
> >> trust placed in/on the individual operator.
> >>
> >>
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> >> Therefore whe WWHRAC has decided to offer all DX awards to any ham
> >> in the world based on the individual's intent.    The rules as set
> >> forth by the WWHRAC have been reduced to a minimum.    Following is
> >> a synopsis of the new rules to be announced soon:
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> >>
> >>
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> >> Rule 1:
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> >>
> >>
> >> No ham regardless of license class will be denied any DX award
> >> including multi-band, multi-mode or any combination thereof if the ham
> >> making application will sign a letter implying their intent to work
> >> the necessary stations in order to qualify for the award sought.
> >>
> >>
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> >> WWHRAC will no longer need any proof of any contact on any band or
> >> mode which will reduce processing time and save the WWHRAC money.
> >> Any proof of contact submitted with award applications will be be
> >> destroyed and under no circumstances be returned to the applicant.
> >> Also, we will not verify any claimed contact via LOTW, QRZ or any
> >> other data base.
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> WWHRAC is doing all it can to help hams all over the world in their
> >> pursuit of awards.   The WWHRAC feels the following fee schedule is
> >> fair and equitable considering that once the awards have been issued
> >> the fee for endorsements is minimal.
> >>
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> >> Here is the fee schedule being considered by the WWHRAC:
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> >> Initial DXCC:   $300
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> >>
> >>
> >> Multi-band DXCC:   2 bands--$400,  3 bands--$600 and for each band
> >> above 3 add $400 per band up 1296MHZ.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Modes and bands all count as separate awards.
> >>
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> >>
> >> Special endorsements such as QRP add $2000.
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> >>
> >> More fees are in the works and the WWHRAC hopes the DX community
> >> considers these fees to be fair and equitable.   One reason for the
> >> fees is for the creation and maintenance of all the remote stations
> >> all over the world.    The remote station fees are not finalized but
> >> the remote stations are available to any ham even if they have not
> >> acquired a license yet.   In such cases a person(would be ham) would
> >> be required to sign a separate letter of "intent" to acquire a ham
> >> license.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> >>
> >> Further the WWHRAC has eliminated all license checks and feels that
> >> all hams with or without a license can be trusted due to their glowing
> >> "intent" and desire to work DX.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> More to follow in the coming days as the Committee has a few kinks
> >> to work out regarding the fees.    The good news is any ham, implied
> >> or literal, can as of this writing apply for and acquire any DX
> >> award they wish to own and freely display proudly on their radio
> >> room or bathroom.
> >>
> >>
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> >>
> >> Good "Intentionally" DX to all.........................
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> >> 73,
> >>
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> >>
> >> G. A. Freely(Give Away)(no call  sign, but I intend to get one)
> >>
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> >>
> >> 73,
> >>
> >>
> >>  _____
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> >>
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