[TVARC] DXCC

[Floyd Larck, KK3Q]

I just received this from another email list.  I know that some of you have
achieved DXCC on FT8 and this should certainly be of interest.  Let the DXAC
know if you are interested in these, or other, possible changes.  The DXAC
Representative for the Southeastern Division is

 

Pete Rimmel - N8PR

PO Box 848879

Hollywood, FL  33084-0879

E-mail:  n8pr at bellsouth.net  

 

Given the evident popularity of the new FT8 mode of communication
demonstrated by the data collected in LoTW showing a seven figure increase
in the number of monthly QSOs year over year resulting from the explosive
adoption of the mode by hams worldwide, and the extremely high percentage
(approximating 40%) of all QSOs being made with this mode at the current
sunspot minimum.

 The DXAC is investigating the advisability, feasibility and desirability of
creating or modifying one or more digital mode awards in the DXCC program to
accommodate encourage and reward new modes of amateur radio activity on the
bands.

 How do you feel?  

Should we create endorsement stickers for the existing Digital DXCC (i.e.
RTTY-100; PSK31-100, JT65-100, FT8-100, etc with incremental stickers 125,
150, 200 and so on)
   b)    Create a separate DXCC award for each mode
   c)    Do nothing at all and leave new digital modes under the existing
Digital DXCC.

Are there other options?    Your opinion is important so let our DX Advisory
Committee representative know.



 

 

73,

Floyd, KK3Q

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