My first 2 DXCC certificates have arrived.
May 3rd, 2010
Using only Logbook of The World (LoTW) confirmations I applied for my mixed and 20m DXCC awards several weeks ago. Last week the certificates arrived and today I found some nice simple frames for them. They look very good and I’m now looking forward to getting the necessary confirmations (on LoTW) to apply for the phone, CW and RTTY awards.
Ever since I first became interested in amateur radio I have wanted to get my own DXCC certificate. Of itself it’s not the greatest of achievements but it’s always nice when you realise a long held ambition and I get a real sense of achievement when I look at them.
Here they are in all their newly framed glory!
DXCC certificates for mixed and 20m awards
Dean,
It is a GREAT achievement! There are many Hams who go throughout their whole careers without working 100 different countries. Congratulations - you showed skill and perseverance - no small feat.
73 de Larry W2LJ
Thanks for the kind words Larry and yes, it certainly took a lot of perseverance, but in a way that makes the achievement all the more satisfying.
73 Larry!
Hi Dean,
Well done, not only for achieving the DXCC requirements, but with actually getting loTW to work !
Digital signed certificates etc etc, have uploaded in the correct format and still nothing shows, frustrating, may stick with eQSL.
73 Paul.
Hi Paul, Thanks for the kind words. Regarding LoTW, I see some people reporting problems getting it configured but I don’t remember it being problematic when I set it up. I’d suggest you do stick with it though because it is (to my mind) better than eQSL if you ever apply for awards as LoTW confirmations are accepted where eQSL are not.
73 de Dean G0RIF