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There currently 338 entities on the DXCC list. There are an additional 58 entities that have been deleted from the list. How many entities have you worked?
Posted: Mar 17, 2008 (1044 votes, 33 comments) by K5TR

Survey Results

1 - 100	31% (327)
101 - 200	20% (213)
201 - 300	17% (176)
301 - 350	18% (183)
350+	5% (54)
What is DXCC?	9% (91)

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DXCC
Need a valid 7O and Crozet to get to 338. Have a total, including deleted, of 353. Bob, K9DT Posted by K9DT on May 9, 2008
Strange Thread
First, the survey question asked how many DXCC entities you have WORKED, NOT confirmed, NOT QSLed, just worked. I'm not sure what some of you folks are thinking. Why go out of your way to slam the DXCC program, slam QSL practices whether real or perceived? What makes our hobby so special is its many facets, so that almost everyone can find something to peak their interest. What I don't understand is why so many are Hell bent on critisizing areas that don't interest them. Just don't participate, it's simple! Continue to enjoy your favorites and stop spending so much valuable time being critical of others. If what some do so intrinsically irritates you use that magnificent invention, the ON/OFF switch. Works every time! 73 - Good DX Rich Posted by W6RS on April 4, 2008
Strange Thread
First, the survey question asked how many DXCC entities you have WORKED, NOT confirmed, NOT QSLed, just worked. I'm not sure what some of you folks are thinking. Why go out of your way to slam the DXCC program, slam QSL practices whether real or perceived? What makes our hobby so special is its many facets, so that almost everyone can find something to peak their interest. What I don't understand is why so many are Hell bent on critisizing areas that don't interest them. Just don't participate, it's simple! Continue to enjoy your favorites and stop spending so much valuable time being critical of others. If what some do so intrinsically irritates you use that magnificent invention, the ON/OFF switch. Works every time! 73 - Good DX Rich Posted by W6RS on April 3, 2008

Looking for a 7O that will be accepted by the ARRL. Lucked out with BS7 on 30 meters, and P5 on 10 meters of all places. 73 Bob Posted by W7ETA on March 31, 2008
QSLing
I'm sitting at 98 or 99 DXCC worked mixed mode, but I doubt that I will ever confirm them. I'm don't like to send out cards. It's time consuming and expensive. However I'm on LoTW so I hope that helps. By the way...you can work DXCC QRP and don't need QSL cards for confirmation? Why is that? Posted by NG0K on March 31, 2008
hung up my boots
I really loved chasing paper but after achieving my DXCC goals, I started to enjoy the hobby. Posted by N0AH on March 28, 2008
dxcc and qsling
I just need P5 and 7O........ unless of course I start to play rtty in which case I need em all. As a qsl manager I am appalled to see many stations who demand a qsl card direct with no return postage......... no big deal, I just send them out via the buro. To me dxing and qsling go hand in hand...... personal attacks on this forum also seems to be the same....... absolute bloody shame........ no wonder the world today is getting worse. Bill VK4FW Posted by VK4FW on March 28, 2008
First Few Days!
I have had my csce for 6 days now and I have over 20 dx stations. None are confirmed YET! Posted by KC9MAV on March 28, 2008
worked/confirmed
worked and confirmed all but P 5 and 7 0 Posted by N7WR on March 27, 2008
love dx
320 worked 315 confirmed. Funny thing is I love to rag chew and still I find time to DX also! When I came in this hobby if you recievied a card you returned a card even if it was home made, not doing so was rude. 73 K9NZ Posted by WK9L on March 27, 2008
Oh Yeah!
Back to original question... if we have to I guess. 267 worked 180 confirmed. Posted by WG7X on March 26, 2008
Worked
To answer the actual question, worked 189. (Confirmed 180) Posted by W7IBI on March 26, 2008
DXCC
I have worked over 130 entities but only have 95 confirmed last count. I hope to put a few more in the logs but it's not something that is the end all for me. I enjoy ragchewing, working DX as the come my way, chasing paper is fun in it's own right but isn't the only aspect of the hobby I enjoy. I just love being on the air and making contacts whether for an award, helping someone with their award (being in NODAK, it SEEMS everyone needs/or wants a contact with me.) I have been on both sides of pile ups and love the challenge from either side. I just basically love to operate and if I get a new country that is a bonus. Hope to hear any and all stations. 73 From Minot North Dakota KD4POJ QSLing...well, if you want a card send one, if "you" done QSL be up front with the station your working so they don't waste your and money or theirs. Posted by KD4POJ on March 26, 2008
Attitude
I agree.This hobby is for fun.Stop crying!I think qsl'ing is great.Even though I've worked every grid on 7 planets,I still would rather rag chew.Take care,Dave NR8TV Posted by NR8TV on March 26, 2008
DX QSLing
I tried to QSL with all of the foreign stations that I worked only to get about 50% return rate. Guess they used my IRC for another contact that they had made. I would rather rag chew for an hour than chase dx. Although I have worked more than 70 and confirmed about 50. Life is too short to chase paper any how. Just sit back and have a good time and make a new friend. 73 C U on the air. Posted by RADIOROY on March 22, 2008
DX & QSL Cards
. I have over 60,000 QSL cards, mostly DX, now what do I do with them? Send me your QSL card and you will get one in return, no postage or IRC needed. You pay postage, I, in return, pay postage. Direct only, no Bureau. P.S. DXCC, etc is good for a laugh, so much cheating unobserved. Meaning #1: not witnessed at first hand Meaning #2: not observed Synonym: unseen Meaning #3: not observed .: Posted by W6TH on March 21, 2008
DXCC
For me, I don't know and I honestly do not care. If I had to guess, it would probably be in excess of 100. I prefer the fellowship of amateur radio, rag-chewing and making new friends/acquaintances. Keep your DXCC and related nonsense. Posted by NA7CS on March 21, 2008
DXCC
For me, I don't know and I honestly do not care. If I had to guess, it would probably be in excess of 100. I prefer the fellowship of amateur radio, rag-chewing and making new friends/acquaintances. Keep your DXCC and related nonsense. Posted by NA7CS on March 21, 2008
DXCC
You don't have "none". Too much trouble and MONEY for a piece of paper. Posted by AD5TD on March 20, 2008
RE: hmmm
This will be my last post to this thread since it has deviated off its intended path. I am probably the cause of this and appologize. As far as what KT4WO has said: "Just where in Part 97 does it say ur a "Bad" Ham if you dont QSL ??? "if you can afford to buy the equipment, you should be able to afford the QSLs." hmmm...OK...I NEVER ask for QSL's...so I should WASTE my hard earned cash on them..Is that what ur saying KK4BH ??" I can only repeat what I posted earlier: "....the attitude of todays ham has had a significant effect on the importance of QSLing." The key word here is ATTITUDE. Posted by KK4BH on March 20, 2008
QSL's
Increasing my DXCC country total and working on 5BDXCC are among my favorite pursuits in this hobby. Receiving QSL cards is another part of the hobby that I really enjoy. If someone takes the time and makes the effort to send me a QSL, I always send one back. Posted by KK9H on March 20, 2008
hmmm
Just where in Part 97 does it say ur a "Bad" Ham if you dont QSL ??? "if you can afford to buy the equipment, you should be able to afford the QSLs." hmmm...OK...I NEVER ask for QSL's...so I should WASTE my hard earned cash on them..Is that what ur saying KK4BH ?? KT4WO Posted by KT4WO on March 19, 2008
worked / confirmed ??
I could care less about the DXCC, WAS, WAS-QRP, etc. It is of no value and use. I don't QSL unless requested by someone would like a card from me for a WAS, or something like that. I am just as satisfied if I look down my log and find that I have worked all 50 states. I don't have the QSL cards to prove it, but as long as I know what I have done I am happy. And I will not brag about a WAS. If asked if I have worked all 50 states I would answer, I don't know maybe, if I looked through my logs I might be able to find one for each state. I have never took the time to look Posted by KA5ROW on March 19, 2008
Wanted something else.
Why go after something somebody else has done before? That's what I started asking myself about DXCC, WAS, WAS-QRP, etc. So I've embarked on a secret project to be the very first amateur to accomplish this. I might not get there. I might die trying. But I'm gonna try simply because it's different. 73, Bill - WA8MEA tinytenna@hotmail.com http://HamRadioFun.com Posted by WA8MEA on March 19, 2008
Not QSLs
The survey question was not about QSLs. Posted by W0FEN on March 19, 2008
RE: Let's Get A Grip On QSLs
I wholeheartedly agree with many of the previous writers. If you can afford the expensive equipment then you can surely afford the courtesy of responding to a QSL card sent to you. I've been a ham for 32 years and even though I have my DXCC and WAS proudly hanging in the shack, I still receive a great amount of joy when I find a QSL card in the mail. I am proud to say that I have never stiffed anyone out of a QSL card. If you read my QRZ profile this is what you will find: If you would like to QSL I will be very happy to receive your card and will reply 100%. No need for SASE. It's "my pleasure" mailing my card out to you. Besides, if the price of a stamp becomes a burden on my finances, then is time for me to quit playing with radios and look for a part-time job that will supplement my finances. Thankfully, I am not interested or need a part-time job. Why can't we still live in the "Golden Age of Radio?" Posted by WY4J on March 18, 2008
QSL'ing
KK4BH, I believe you misunderstood my comment. I always answer QSL's With, or without, an SASE. I enjoy receiving QSL's. I just rarely send unsolicited QSL's. Being from Indiana, I don't get enough QSL requests for it to be a burden. I can understand the guys in more "rare" locations needing SASE's. But it's not a factor here. I've even sent out a few QSL's from just email requests for confirmation of a grid square that I activated at one time or another. Just remember though, if you need a QSL from a Rover, be sure to specify what grid you worked him in. Sometimes it is difficult to tell!! 73 Dan -- K9ZF /R no budget Rover ***QRP-l #1269 Check out the Rover Resource Page at: <http://www.qsl.net/n9rla> List Administrator for: InHam+grid-loc+ham-books Ask me how to join the Indiana Ham Mailing list! Posted by K9ZF on March 18, 2008

I worked quite a bit of DX back in the early 1980's. Had QSLs but never kept a real count of countries worked. Wish I had the cards now. Not for any award but just for the memories. I try to e-QSL every contact. Answer all direct QSLs received and initiate QRP QSLs even if I wasn't QRP at the time. Times are tough and getting tougher finance-wise. The penny post card is very long gone. I think the QSL card mean't more back in the early radio days because of the real challenge of making a contact and the relatively few amateurs on the air. And so fewer cards were exchanged. Looking over photos of those 1920's and 30's QSL cards, I didn't find any works of art. They were straight and to the point which was to acknowledge a successful two-way radio communication. Bit off subject I admit. Posted by N2UGB on March 17, 2008
RE: Let's Get A Grip On QSLs
"QSL'ing every contact can be much more expensive than the equipment. Why do you think that electronic QSL'ing is becoming so popular? The notion that every QSO needs a QSL is charming, but a bit naive and certainly old fashioned." Maybe. This depends on how much you paid for the equipment and how many contacts you QSL. While QSLing 100% was virtualy the way it was done in the "golden days of radio", it is obvious this practice is not practical today. Remember, my original post was in response to someone who doesn't "take time to QSL." I think electronic QSLs are great. "I do ask for non-buro QSL's that an SASE is included. I don't feel that my request is out-of-line, especially since I don't need anymore domestic QSL cards." I love this one. Unless you're a contest station or rare entity, I believe it is common courtesy to send a QSL directly back to the other station if they take the time and pay the cost to send one to you. "I'm sure that postage and printing costs have had an effect on the confirmation rates." Yes, but the attitude of todays ham has had a significant effect on the importance of QSLing. Posted by KK4BH on March 17, 2008
Let's get a grip on QLS
QSL'ing every contact can be much more expensive than the equipment. Why do you think that electronic QSL'ing is becoming so popular? The notion that every QSO needs a QSL is charming, but a bit naive and certainly old fashioned. Having said that, I do still answer QSL's, but I do ask for non-buro QSL's that an SASE is included. I don't feel that my request is out-of-line, especially since I don't need anymore domestic QSL cards. I'm sure that postage and printing costs have had an effect on the confirmation rates. 73 Gary Posted by WG7X on March 17, 2008

"I'm sure I've worked 100+, but I've never been a paper chaser so I haven't taken the time to QSL." Being a ham for 47 years now, I would be ashamed to make a statement like this. QSLing is part of ham radio, or atleast I thought it was. "To QSL" doesn't necessarily mean you're a paper chaser. True, you need to get these cards to confirm contacts for certain certificates, but it also provides that personal touch between us. A personal touch we seem to be loosing. I can understand, to a point, not QSLing 100% due to the cost, but I still will send a card to anyone who needs one. Let's face it, if you can afford to buy the equipment, you should be able to afford the QSLs. Unfortunately this is probably the reason there is such a difference between worked and confirmed. Posted by KK4BH on March 17, 2008
worked / confirmed
I'm sure I've worked 100+, but I've never been a paper chaser so I haven't taken the time to QSL. 73 Dan -- K9ZF /R no budget Rover ***QRP-l #1269 Check out the Rover Resource Page at: <http://www.qsl.net/n9rla> List Administrator for: InHam+grid-loc+ham-books Ask me how to join the Indiana Ham Mailing list! Posted by K9ZF on March 17, 2008

You did say "worked" right? Cause confirmed would be a whole other story!!!!! Posted by WB2TQC on March 17, 2008

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