ARRL DXCC

CARD CHECKING GUIDELINES

                                                                       

John Scott, VE1JS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

                        DXCC Card Checker

                                    email: ve1js@rac.ca

                                    Phone: 902-834-2681

 

 

 

                                               

BASICS:

·         Use ARRL-DXCC application form - download the latest version from www.arrl.org. 

 

·         You may submit an application using QSOs from Logbook of the World (LoTW) at the same time; indicate that you are doing so in the space provided on the application form.

 

·         Use data sheet or equivalent to list entities in band order first, then mode.  Save multiple QSOs on 1 card for the end. You must list the entity name and the entity name must be printed on the card. Dates must be dd/mm/yyyy

 

·         Sign the application.

 

·         Provide Credit Card information for fees, or, bring cheque or money order (in US Funds) made out to ARRL for correct amount (not recommended).

 

·         Provide a stamped envelope addressed to ARRL in which to mail the application & data sheets.  Be sure to include enough postage.

 

·         DXCC requires 100 different entity confirmations.  Ex: VU7 on 40 & 80 = 1 entity!

 

CURRENT RULES FOR CHECKER:

 

·        I cannot check deleted entities or 160 m QSOs.

·        I am now permitted to check WAS (Worked All States) and VUCC (VHF/UHF Century Club) applications.

     

IN CASE OF DISPUTES:                                                          

           

• Any disputes may be sent to the DXCC desk on your next application; i.e. if the applicant feels I have incorrectly disallowed any QSOs.  The DXCC desk is the “Final Answer”!

 

DXCC FEES ARE:

 

·         $12 for first ever application plus $12 for 1^st application per year (up to 120 QSOs).  $0.15 for each QSO after  120.  $22 for 2^nd application in the same year.  QSO numbers still apply.  Add $10 to each fee for Non-US, Non-ARRL members.

 

REQUEST & DISCLAIMER:

 

• Please do not ask me to do 5 Band DXCC at radio club meetings or Flea Markets. I will also accept applications by mail.  Ask me.

 

·          I check the cards you present as to their authenticity.  Any changes, alterations or misrepresentations may disqualify a QSO.  I make no determinations as to the validity of any operation.  But, I do know Romeo’s P5RS7 card is bogus! ;:-) ;-)                                                                                                       VE1JS 25-05-2007