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The Impact of DX on Society: 50 Years in Amateur Radio and Its Essence

Explore the profound influence of DX (long-distance communication) in amateur radio over the past 50 years. This journey delves into the joys of connecting with over 150 unique callsigns, the strategies behind successful operations, and the statistics that maximize happiness. It raises questions about the value of DX in our lives and society while emphasizing the importance of education in evolving amateur radio. Join us in reflecting on past experiences, signing QSL cards, and contemplating whether this extensive journey has been worth the effort.

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The Impact of DX on Society: 50 Years in Amateur Radio and Its Essence

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  1. PART OF ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY Success Factors: Best actors (ops) in town, everyone at home for a happy occasion – QSOs done fast and orderly - full-color folded QSL results Using statistical knowledge, maximizing happiness with an exact game plan Large logistical undertaking, lots of "firepower"

  2. And Now After 50 Years of Doing DX, Has All of This Been Worth it? Shaping a personality, growing out from the secure home base to the big wide world Learning to appreciate this wonderful but complex world Learning to live with an always present competitive spirit

  3. MORE THAN 150 CALLSIGNS USED BY OH2BH 9M0S, 3A2K, 3A/OH2BH, 3C1EG, 3C0AN, 3D2AM, 4J1FS, 4U1ITU, 4U1UN, 5B/SV1GA, 5R8X, 5T5BH, 6W/OH2MM, 8P9BH, 8R1K, 9H3BH, 9H9BH, 9M6BH, 9M8X, 9Y4VT, A61AF, BS7H, BV/OH2BH, BV0AA, BV9P, B1A, BY1DX, BY1PK, BT1WW, BT2HC, C21BH, ZD3X, C5AX, CN2B, CR1X, CR1Z, CR9BH, CT1BCM, CT7B, CT3/OH2BH, CT3BH, CT3BZ, CT9AT, CT9BZ, CU2/OH2BH, CU2A, CU2X, CR2A, CR2X, CU2KG, DX1S, DX9C, E44DX, EA8ACH, EA8BH, EA8RCT, EA8ZS, EA9AM; F0KH/FC, FJ/OH2AM, FK/OH2BH, FW8ZZ, GD6IA, GJ2A, MU2K, H44DX, H40AA, HB0AZD, 7J7ABH, JT1A, JW5E, JY8BH, AH3D, OH2BH/W6, NJ6/OH2BH, OH2BH/KH6, AH3D/KH0, AH3C/KH5J, LG5LG, OD5HC, OD5IQ, OH2BH, OH2BE, OH2AM, OH2EW, OH2R, OH5BH, OH8X, OG2B, OH50BH, OH60BH, OH9/N7NG, OH0BH, OH0A, OH0B, OH0W, OH0AM, OH0DX, OH2AM/OH0, OH0/W3UR, OJ0MR, OJ0DX, OJ0AM, OH0MD/OJ0, OJ0B, OJ0J, OJ0X, OX8XX, P4/OH2BH, P5/OH2AM, P51BH, ZW5B, PS2T, S0RASD, S01DX, S9A, S9BB, SJ9WL, ST2FF/ST0, 6T1YP, SV1GA/A, T88BH, T80A, TC4X, TA4ZM, TF3IRA, TG0AA, TX0DX, VP2ARS, V31BH, V51Z, VK9XM, VP2V/KC6KOU, VP8BZL, VP8CBA, VP8SSI, VR2BH, VU4AN, XF4L, XU2BH, XX9X, XX9TZ, XZ1A, XZ1N, XZ1X, XZ2BH, 4O3T, 4O3B, YW0D, YU8/OH2R, Z60K, Z60WW, Z81X, ZA1A, ZA1B, ZA1BH, ZA1DX, ZA1UT, ZS9Z/ZS1

  4. ANSWERING THE ULTIMATE QUESTION Can DX add any value to one's life and/orbenefit society at large?Walking toward thehorizon to discover the Truth? Missionary DXpeditioning

  5. Discovering the Ultimate Truth in DX (from 1971 to 2004) Help the country establish amateur radio as part of an evolving society, using education as a stepping stone. Taking those in doubt on a study tour. To help secure one more vote for the IARU at the next conference where amateur radio's future could be decided. Yet, work the multitudes - hand out the folded QSL cards with a message !

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