I think the definition needs to be changed to not allow a small pile of rocks sticking up out of the water where you have to build scaffolding just to get on them to something that

Many DXCC entities are not “real countries”. Bouvet isn’t a real country, Alaska isn’t a real country, Jan Mayen isn’t a real country, Desecheo isn’t a real country..... and so

-- BS7, Scarborough Reef, IS NOT a real country. It should be deleted.

Oh, yes, nice! Thanks for that Ken. I wondered if this was just a ‘universal medal’ – a certificate for “trying hard” or “giving it a go” or whatever – but no, your certificate

Hi, A month or so ago there was a discussion of various existing and proposed awards. Someone mentioned a First Contact Award available from the ARRL. I decided my wife would like to get me one and

"Sea level" is sort of "sea level" world-wide. The Pacific is about 40 cm higher than the Atlantic [and the north of both is a few cm higher than the south of both], so covering a

Layang-Layang or Malaysia's claim? 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 9/24/2020 12:52 PM, Zack Widup wrote:

Most of the more recent operations from Spratley Islands has taken place from Layang-Layang, which I believe is claimed by Malaysia. I don't know how long that will last. 73, Zack W9SZ

The Chinese military has dramatically increased the size of some reefs and islets in the South China Sea, including putting airstrips and buildings on former reefs that were often under water. It is

Water can simply rise, or the constant wave action with little substrate will wash it away… Val N4RJ Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Skip Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 3:55

Rest in Peace my friend https://dxnews.com/forum/forum/silent-keys/29178-n8pr-peter-rimmel-hollywood-florida-usa

I wasn't asking if it should or should not have been allowed ... I just wondered if it was now submerged below low tide or not. From the photo I have, if it is underwater at low tide

That is heavily disputed. 73 Ria N2RJ

Honestly, that might be the rock that is now a Chinese air force base. I think the area has been altered significantly. I might be wrong. Steve, N4JQQ, DXAC, Delta Division

It Should never have been allowed. There needs to be a land mass area criteria added. BS7 was all BS politics. W0MU On 9/23/2020 12:01 PM, Skip wrote:

Does anyone actually know that the rock that held the scaffold in the photo I have of W6RGG working the world at BS7H ["Rock #3?"] is *really* underwater now? It looks like it's maybe

On Tue, Sep 22, 2020 at 05:30 PM, n5qs wrote: Countries where it is ILLEGAL to operate should be removed because the government cant authorize a legal operation without changing the law. Countries

+ AA6YQ comments below Yes, This whole issue has been interesting and randomly evolving. I have been a ham for 64 years. There has always been a modicum of discussion/criticism of this award and

Yes, This whole issue has been interesting and randomly evolving. I have been a ham for 64 years. There has always been a modicum of discussion/criticism of this award and opinions and

+ AA6YQ comments below One of my objectives has been to make the HR with 100 watts CW and wire antennas. This is my choice, well me and my wallet, this way I figure I can brag a little more. Only