RE: [DX-NEWS] P5

[Harry Hodges]

I would like to make an observation about IOTA:   It is NOT ever growing. There are only 1200 islands/island groups on the list. Some islands/island groups are yet to be activated and therefore do not have a number. Eventually, someone will be able to visit all of the islands never activated and theoretically your score could be 1200 (actually somewhat less since some islands/island groups have been deleted and will not be replaced. Your awards are at the 100 thru 700 level, Plaque of Excellence at 750, and the Thousand Islands Trophy which I hope to live long enough to earn. Get a copy of the RSGB IOTA Directory and become acquainted with the rules, see photos of the awards and trophies, and a list of qualifying islands/island groups.   73, Harry IOTA 700 plus   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of G4IRN Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 19:44 To: Mome Z32ZM; NJDXA DXR Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] P5     1. Many of the existing entities are historical. A complete restructure of the DXCC list would be confusing and bring discredit to the whole set up. 2. Adding new entities to DXCC will make it like IOTA - you will never have anything to aim for because the list is ever growing. 3. If you've worked all the existing entities, well done. There are plenty more challenges in ham radio. Tried QRP DXCC? 4. Its only a hobby, don't get so worked up. If you're bored, find another interest.       >  > So, let go back on the begining: KH8SI vs other similars at present time > (OH0,OJ0,R1MV,GD,GU,1A,....etc...) > IF other obeid rules to be DELETED then KH8SI is not new-one (is about 230 > km from main land) - But If others stay on the list  then KH8SI-Swain > island MUST be NEW-ONE. > By the LAW of DEMOCRACY,  ALL of them must be equal to the present rules > at > the time. >  > By now, deleting of some entities was only because of political changes, > but not by any other criteria !!! >      ---------------------------------------------------------- Archives  http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options ----------------------------------------------------------