The DXCC Challenge
Newington, CT, May 8, 2001 -- During the past decade, multiband activity in DXing really accelerated. You need only look at the statistics from recent DXpeditions to see this. In 1991, for example, the ZA1A team in Albania made 73,000 contacts with over 32,000 different stations. Recently, D68C made over 168,000 contacts during their widely worked expedition to the Comoros! The total number of DXpedition contacts has grown steadily over this period. One difference is quite clearly the increased activity on the "WARC" bands: 30, 17 and 12 meters.
The ARRL Challenges You
 The first DXCC Challenge plaque was presented to Bob Eshleman, W4DR. Is there a Challenge plaque in your future? [ARRL Photo]
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In order to recognize this increased activity, the ARRL has created the DX Century Club Challenge Award. The DXCC Challenge recognizes your combined total for all DX bands from 160 to 6 meters. A minimum of 1000 band-entities is required. All contacts made and confirmed since November 15, 1945 may be counted for credit. Confirmations that have already been submitted to DXCC may be claimed as well, but only current entities count for this award. The "Chal" column on your DXCC Credit slip indicates your current Challenge total.
You can find a list of those DXers who already have more than 1000 Challenge credits on the DXCC Web site. When your total reaches 1000 band-entities, a letter of congratulations will accompany your submission results.
The unique Challenge plaque is endorsable in increments of 500 and comes with the first endorsement "medallion." A distinctive lapel pin indicating your Challenge level is also available. Check the DXCC Web site for additional information and a printable order form.
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