What is the DXCC Challenge and how do I apply for it?
The DXCC Challenge award is available to applicants who reach 1,000 band points on the bands of 160 through 6-Meters. This includes only current entities. Deleted entities do not count towards this award. Once you reach the 1,000-entity level, you are entered into the Challenge listing automatically. An application to request the DXCC Challenge listing is not required. This award is endorseable in levels of 500. There is no certificate for this award. A special plaque has been designed for the DXCC Challenge. (See http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2001/05/08/3/). The highest scorer as of December 31 each year qualifies for the DeSoto Cup. The DeSoto Cup can only be issued once to a single person. For more information see Section I rule 1, (r), (s) or visit: http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2001/05/08/3/ The DXCC Challenge and DeSoto Cup standings can be found on the DXCC web site.
