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Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club, Inc.
Serving the community through Amateur Radio
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“DX” REFERENCES
In early development of the telephone system and the beginning of long distance the abbreviation “DX” referred to a Distant Exchange. As telephone network technology advanced, use of this term in the telephone network was discontinued.
Among the many facets of Amateur Radio, “DX” is an abbreviation for “distance”. It refers to two-way communication with stations outside continental USA and Canada. Probably no other facet of Amateur Radio stirs such a level of competition. Many articles, books and regular columns are written on the subject.
Special awards are given by national Amateur organizations with strict competition rules. An official countries list, unique operating techniques, “DXpeditions” to rare locations and a vocabulary peculiar to “DX” operating, with terms such as “pile-up, are all part of this activity.
To describe “DXers” as passionate is somewhat of an understatement. Some would say, rather unfairly, that avid “DXers” are ruthless. Many spend countless hours in competion for such coveted awards, as DXCC, WAZ, or the dream of making it to the DX Honor Roll.
This page of the MAARC Website is intended to provide
a brief set of references to assist those interested in competing for Amateur Radio “DX” as opposed to general contesting. Other sites will be added as we expand the DX Webpage. Included also is a click-on address for the Maritime DX and Contest Bulletin. Additional references from our viewers will be welcomed.
Enjoy the links below
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