[CQ-Contest] ARRL rule...the introduction (aka CONTEXT)

[Paul O'Kane]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <w4tv at subich.com>

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> I think Bob White would be spinning in his grave with lack 
> of concern - and apparent disdain - many here are expressing 
> to the security and sanctity of DXCC.  The lack of concern for 
> the standards 60 plus years (Don Miller not withstanding) is 
> appalling. 

Could it be that the security and sanctity, not to mention
the integrity, of DXCC is a little over-rated?

Where is the integrity in working the DX from any station
you choose (in your own country, of course)?

Where is the integrity in working the DX from a remote
station on the other side of your continent?

Where is the integrity in having someone else work the
DX using your call?

I got my DXCC in 1964 and then stopped counting. I have
not applied under my present call.

There are integrity issues in both contesting and DXing.
As a contester, I support the publication of contest logs.

73,
Paul EI5DI