The Ham Radio DX Code of Conduct is a set of simple rules to help operators make contacts respectfully and efficiently. It encourages listening carefully, being polite, waiting your turn, avoiding interference, and following the operator’s instructions. The end goal is to make DX’ing truly enjoyable and to give everyone a fair chance at making a contact. W8DNR supports following the DX Code of conduct. The Code states:
- I will listen, and listen, and then listen again before calling.
- I will only call if I can copy the DX station properly.
- I will not trust the DX cluster and will be sure of the DX station’s call sign before calling.
- I will not interfere with the DX station nor anyone calling and will never tune up on the DX frequency or in the QSX slot.
- I will wait for the DX station to end a contact before I call.
- I will always send my full call sign.
- I will call and then listen for a reasonable interval. I will not call continuously.
- I will not transmit when the DX operator calls another call sign, not mine.
- I will not transmit when the DX operator queries a call sign not like mine.
- I will not transmit when the DX station requests geographic areas other than mine.
- When the DX operator calls me, I will not repeat my call sign unless I think he has copied it incorrectly.
- I will be thankful if and when I do make a contact.
- I will respect my fellow hams and conduct myself so as to earn their respect.
The Ham Radio DX Code of Conduct helps operators make contacts & encourages good operating practices. By following the DX Code of Conduct, we can all have a better experience.
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