Other awards programs allow local radio society awards managers to check their ham radio awards. Can DXCC cards be checked in this way?
No. This is often referred to as the “General Certification Rules” among IARU member societies. DXCC is not part of this program. Q: How does someone become a card checker? A: See the details of the Section IV rule at: http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/rules.html#siv QSL Card Checkers must: Have a DXCC award endorsed to at least 150 entities Be nominated by a Section Manager, DX club or their Division Director. (Each Director is allowed one nomination) Be personally known to the person making the nominating Be an ARRL member Complete an open book test Have Internet and e-mail capability Be willing to serve as reasonable times and places, i.e. conventions. DXCC Program Fee Schedule Complete information on fees can be found in DXCC rule 15 in the basic rules located on the DXCC web site at: www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc General Discussion: In 1990 fees (other than postage) were added to the DXCC program. The basic application fee of USD $10 was established at this time. This fee was not charged
