[Dx-qsl] Visalia Update DX Forum

Tue Apr 8 15:31:14 EDT 2014

> If we are trying to increase licensing among the younger generations how do
> you tell a new HAM it might take him/her 45+ years (or never) to obtain #1
> Honor Roll?

When I first got my DXCC in 1967, the idea of attaining the honor roll 
wasn't something I envisioned. I was just looking for 20 more new ones 
for my next endorsement.
I remember attending my first W9DXCC meeting that year and being just 
flabbergasted when one of the older attendees showed me his need list 
and it was only about 15 countries.
I only started chasing DX on RTTY and other Digital modes in 2008. I 
just worked my 300th entity for my Digital DXCC. However, attaining the 
Digital DXCC honor roll isn't something I yet envision. I'm just looking 
for 5 more new ones for my next endorsement. Making the honor roll is 
tough, and so it should be, IMHO.
73,
John, K9MM