dx code of conduct. a new initiative for an old idea
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DX Code of Conduct
A New Initiative for an Old Idea
A DXpedition seems Romantic
Clipperton Island
Bahamas Sunrise
But this can be the Reality
Peter I Island
Or this
Mellish Reef
Is your shack more comfortable than this?
Mellish Reef
Operating Conditions
At a rare entity, operating conditions can be brutal.
Pileups can be wonderfully awesome but can deteriorate rapidly and the pileup becomes a mob
An answer is that if everyone operated sensibly, it would be a joy, for everyone
For that reason we hope you will subscribe to the
DX Code of Conduct
I will listen, and listen, and then listen again before calling.
I will only call if I can copy the DX station properly.
I will not trust the DX Cluster and will be sure of the DX station’s callsign before
calling.
I will not interfere with the DX station nor anyone calling him
I will wait for the DX station to end a contact before calling him.
I will always send my full callsign.
I will call and then listen for a reasonable interval. I will not call continuously.
I will not transmit when the DX operator calls another callsign, not mine.
I will not transmit when the DX Operator queries a callsign, not like mine.
I will not transmit when the DX operator calls other geographic areas, than mine
When the DX operator calls me, I will not repeat my callsign unless I think he has
copied it incorrectly.
I will be thankful if and when I do make a contact
I will respect my fellow hams and conduct myself so as to earn their
respect.
In the end, ham radio is still just a hobby.
No one makes any money from a DX QSO.
The only thing you can earn is a sense of accomplishment.
If you operate ethically and with respect for your fellow hams, you know that your
accomplishment was achieved in a manner that reflected your sense of self-respect.
If you say that this sounds like preaching to the choir, consider this:
Our goal is to increase the size of the choir.
Spread the word to your club members and to your friends and commit yourself to following the
DX Code of Conduct
Check out the DX Code of Conduct Website
www.dx-code.org
The Code has been translated into over two dozen languages, even Mongolian.
Every ham can find it in a language he can understand.
We provide hints to DXpeditioners and list DXpeditions that want you to adhere to the principles embodied in the Code.
Educational Materials
At the website we have links to some wonderful educational tools:
• DXpeditioning Basics by N7NG
• Ethics and Operating Procedures for the Radio Amateur by ON4UN and ON4WW
• Operating Practice by ON4WW• These last two are available in many languages
EthicsBottom line, ham radio is about ethical standards.
If we don’t have that, we haven’t got much to be proud of.
Most people are polite. Sometimes people aren’t, but if those who hold to the highest standards of conduct keep operating correctly, we all will benefit by our behavior.
Those who come after us will learn from our examples, good or bad. Let's give them the good examples.