Now that you have a collection of QSLs, there are many things that you can do. It is human nature to catalog anything of quantity into a database. It is also human nature to compete. Welcome to the world of awards and contesting!

There are many awards. One of the most popular is the ARRL's DX Century Club, also known as DXCC. Collect QSLs from 100 different countries, as defined by the ARRL, and get an award certificate. »www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/

Then there is contesting. Many organizations sponsor contests. A start date and time is announced for everyone to get on the air and make as many contacts as possible. When it is over, the results are compiled and awards are given. Operating during a contest period is a very intensive effort. Similar to sports, it takes much skill, some luck, and is most definitely a lot of fun. A popular contest is CQ Magazine's World Wide DX Contest, known as CQWW. »www.cqww.com/intro.htm

(Thanks to GeekGirl1 for this FAQ)

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last modified: 2007-11-13 22:38:00