Besides, if DeSoto didn't come up with the idea, someone else would have.

Ryan, N2RJ

On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 12:24 PM, Zack Widup <w9sz.z...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Yes, I'm sure small pileups would develop occasionally to work some station.
> But without DXCC, I doubt anyone would be risking their lives and spending a
> fortune to go to places like Peter I or South Sandwich Islands. And a QSO
> with someone in a European country would have equal weight with a QSO with
> someone in Yemen.
>
> I'm sure there would be people who wanted to work as many countries as they
> could on all bands and modes. But I'm willing to bet the number would be
> much smaller.
>
> But that's not the way it is and I guess we just need to live with the
> existing situation.
>
> 73, Zack W9SZ
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 10:35 AM, Don Berger <dberger...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Well, let me ask this question: What would the ham radio world be like
>>> if there were no DXCC or similar awards?
>>
>>
>> Arguably better in many ways. Among them, one could argue the ability to
>> have prolonged and therefore interesting discussions with hams in other
>> parts of the world would be enjoyable and equally as challenging as DX
>> competition.
>>
>> The lack of a DXCC certificate in no way limits or precludes the challenge
>> of working countries, band-countries, zones, counties, etc... The existence
>> of certificates fills a need only among those who are compelled to
>> demonstrate their accomplishment(s) to others who presumably couldn't care
>> less. The accomplishment remains equal regardless.
>>
>> I won't enumerate problems like qrm, too-wide pileup spreads, a life
>> outside ham radio, etc...
>>
>> Just my take but for every person who lives and breathes dx, there are
>> many more who find enjoyment without external considerations.
>>
>> Don K1VSK
>
>
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