Posted: 6/20/2012 7:36:23 PM EDT
I have my 100th QSL for mixed DXCC. I did this all electronically via Logbook of the World. I have worked a total of 138 countries in the past two years and hope to confirm the remainder via the old fashioned method. 
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They certainly will accept QSLs on 6m for DXCC. Had one on 6m that I submitted from Trinidad & Tobago. So far my only contact with that entity.
Cool. Curious what country that you used a 6m contact for... and I didn't even know they accepted 6m for DXCC. Dig into the DXCC rules and you'll find that you can submit for bands up to 70cm and for satellite also. As best as I can tell there hasn't been a 70cm DXCC awarded. However there are a few hardy souls who have 2m DXCC. Those are the hardcore EME ops who think 1200w and 4 yagis is a little pistol station. Check out the DXCC Standings list at http://www.arrl.org/dxcc-standings. For hoots check the QRZ page for W5UN, 2m DXCC #1, and see what he's using for an antenna array. |
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Congratulations on your DXCC. I remember waiting the three or four days with great anticipation for the mail lady to come with my award. It is pretty sweet, although I wish the signature on the certificate was either hand signed or stamped. Target has nice "glass on both sides" frame that looks great and has easy access to add the endorsement stickers later.
BTW the W5UN 2m EME antennas are EPIC   I wonder how much gain that thing has. I bet he is putting out 50,000W easy.
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I picked up 30 countries between 03-01-12 and 06-21-12. I used CW, JT65 and RTTY for most of these. Having a minimalist antenna, the JT65 and CW have netted me some great DX contacts. While I have not played with digital modes yet, CW is the great equalizer. You can do a remarkable amount of DXing with CW. The problem with CW is that a lot of the old timers don't use LoTW. |