I have to agree with Ron, ND5S. When DXCC decided to change the policy with regard to Deleted Countries, they didn't come through and throw away all of these entities for the long time leaders of our DXCC list. They could have, but they didn't. They understood how important it was to acknowledge these accomplishments. The list toppers still enjoy the fruits of their long time labors with recognition of their efforts and successes. Eventually, the changed program will result in a more level playing field that will be a better measure of the current capabilities of our peer group to contact and confirm the existing countries. Considering how infrequent it is for some of these entities to be activated, it will be a reasonably real-time measure of a persons efforts and successes. No program of this type should have to require 40, 50, or 60 years of participation to reach the highest levels of recognition.
John Owens (N7SEJ) Bruce, I may be missing something, but using your logic, a "new guy" could NEVER get to the top of the all time list as there are entities he couldn't possibly work as these entities are on the deleted list. The current method levels the playing field as available entities are available to all. Under the new rules attrition will eventually take care of the deleted "good ones" out there. Best 73, Ron ND5S ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
