+ AA6YQ comments below I understand your point about factoring in everyone’s point of view but I think we need to loook at the effect of both opinions. Changing the rules would most likely hurt

Sometimes the best course of action to take on an issue is……………..no action. Whenever anyone applies for DXCC, either by written signature or by virtue of their online submission to the

DXCC/R and DXCC Just like Mixed…. That would be fun….I would build a Remote and try to get to the top Quickly for one of the First DXCC/R. Start it today….But to be fair…make the

Better yet, How can anyone know who remote operators are and what contacts they made. You can't. This rule change essentially allows the ARRL to tell me how to

Lou, You stated that very well. I agree fully. W0MU On 8/10/2020 3:27 PM, Lou Laderman W0FK wrote:

Dave, I understand your point about factoring in everyone’s point of view but I think we need to loook at the effect of both opinions. Changing the rules would most likely hurt other operators

On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 01:17 PM, Ria, N2RJ wrote: I have not seen any of the "RHR youth" budge on their position of unlimited DX via remotes either., even to AA6YQ's most sensible idea.I don't

Hey everyone, My thoughts on this matter: If you really want the hobby to grow and live, you need to bring more youth in to the hobby. What Remote Ham Radio is doing is amazing for the hobby and is

Neil, N4FN, The BS7 situation is another example of a crying need for a global DX awards program based on Maidenhead Grid Squares, even if done at the two character level! As long as an operation is

The change already happened in, 2017, right? So why the push to revert or go back in time. I have not heard one complaint that somehow Remote has ruined DXCC program.

Conner, If you look up the definition of evolve, you will note the latest version is a gradual change, not (necessarily) a complete metamorphosis that no longer resembles the original. As a former

Gordon, There is no change in the rules being considered that you would NEED to start your DXCC over if you moved, like you would need to do if you moved more than 50 miles for WAS or 200km for VUCC,

>> Or if job is for duration of 3 years in Washington, then returning to Michigan, do contacts made in Washington not count against my DXCC account? In both cases, the move was of a permanent nature.

IMO Roger is on target. This thread has gone from sublime to ridiculous. Sadly we do live in a time of instant gratification demanded by some. I can remember when you took an exam with the FCC and you

The contesting community is facing a similar impasse with livestreaming, since the act of livestreaming one's contest operation allegedly entices others to look for and work you for a shot at fame (i

All of the numbers are published annually. No, the absolute number of ARRL membership is not shrinking, but the relative is. I assert the primary reason is the dismal record of effective mentors and

Hello all, After watching this thread for several days, I have come to the conclusion that it might be fun to have it be a separate category. That way, those who have done it with their home station,

Remote is allowed by the rules. It is not cheating. Can we stop calling it that. You know spurs on cheating? Competition. Maybe the league should stop publishing results and

Other things: The ARRL volunteer monitor program which also recognizes GOOD operators, not just violations. Emergency communications - putting separate resources and emphasis on this, potentially.

< Perhaps hams are not going to the streets like Portland and Chicago…> Maybe not but I can see the pickets in their carts(for and against) circling in Xenia, Orlando, Huntsville, etc Maybe occupy