How to get DXCC award?

The DXCC Challenge award is available to applicants who reach 1,000 band points on bands 160 through 6 Meters. This includes only current entities. Deleted entities do not count toward this award. Once you reach 1,000 band points, you are automatically entered into the Challenge listing.

How does DXCC Work?

DXCC is Amateur Radio’s premier award that hams can earn by confirming on the air contacts with 100 countries. You can begin with the basic DXCC award and work your way up to the DXCC Honor Roll.

Do deleted countries count for DXCC?

Deleted entities do not count towards the DXCC Honor Roll.

What is DXCC Challenge?

The DXCC Challenge Award is earned by working and confirming at least 1,000 DXCC band-points on any Amateur bands, 160 through 6 meters (except 60 meters). Certificates are not available for this award however, there is a distinctive wall plaque available to display your achievement.

What do you need to know about the DXCC award?

You can begin with the basic DXCC award and work your way up to the DXCC Honor Roll. Are you up for the ultimate challenge of confirming 1,000 band points? DXCC is Amateur Radio’s premier award that hams can earn by confirming on the air contacts with 100 countries.

Where can I get a DXCC endorsement certificate?

Anytime you qualify for a certificate, you can contact the DXCC desk to request the award. No, there are individual award certificate (s) for each band and each mode; there are no combination-type awards (eg: 40 Meter-Digital).

Can you get a 40 meter DXCC certificate?

You can get a 40 Meter certificate and/or a CW certificate, but “combination” certificates (combined band and mode) are not available. I have a Mixed DXCC award and want to start building my credits towards other awards.

Is the DXCC List the standard for DXers around the world?

For more than 85 years, the DXCC List has been the standard for DXers around the world. DeSoto never intended that all DXCC “countries” would be countries in the traditional sense of the word. Rather, they are the distinct geographic and political entities which DXers seek to contact.