Topband: DXCC Program Integrity

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

I think the ARRL does many good things for Amateur Radio.  They are also 
involved in things that are good for them and not so much for us.  Their 
latest call for comments is directly related to the RM11708 issue.

The DXCC program history is certainly not a beacon of purity and 
transparency is it?

Some guy operating a remote station to work people is nothing compared 
to some of the things that have gone on in the program.

The Centennial Award last year got people on the air and working other 
people which is a good thing.  They also "sold" a boat load of LOTW 
credits and awards.

The challenge Award ....  Sells lots of LOTW credits and more plaques.  
I have no problem with it.  The plaque is nice and it is fun to chase 
all the band mode combos and it has promoted more activity.

Was the primary goal to get more people on the air or sell more stuff?


Mike W0MU

On 3/1/2015 10:27 AM, Doug Renwick wrote:
> Larry I admire your ability to see past the 'smoke and mirrors' and expose
> the hypocrisy of the ARRL DXCC program.  What you have said is true.  The
> ARRL speaks out of both corners of their mouth.  There will be others who
> will object to you exposing the DXCC program and there will be others who
> wish to change the subject.  Some will find the truth unacceptable.
>
> Doug
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>> The integrity of the program is irrelevant
> This one interesting sentence, made in another thread, may be at the root of
> much of the disagreement expressed in the last few days with regards to
> DXCC. It does cause one to wonder why the award exists at all. If DXCC only
> matters to the recipient, why wouldn't their logbook serve the same purpose?
> For some, it does. What added gratification does that extra piece of paper
> provide? It's not exactly free. What makes the DXCC countries list so
> special -- why not use some other list? Why did ARRL go to great pains to
> make LoTW more challenging than online banking? Why are individuals
> disqualified from the program if the award only affects *them*? Why do we
> have card checkers that look for that dot between the "1" and the "8" like
> the guy looking for a "hanging chad" with a magnifying glass? Finally, what
> does it mean for the League to call DXCC the "premier operating award" then
> turn up their hands and basically say "we can't enforce any of this.... it's
> up to you guys"?
>
> Larry K5RK
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