Re: [DX-CHAT] What is DX?

[N3SL]

In a message dated 7/10/2003 7:36:57 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >My basic difficulty is with the concept of an unattainable goal - >and I don't mean unattainable only by me.  I'm to the point of >needing only VU4, and there's nothing to suggest there's a >snowball's chance for that to be active. I must respectfully disagree with that thinking. VU4 will become active. I have no idea when or how, but it will, just like XY and ZA. It may take 5 years, 10 years, or more - but it will. That's what makes DXCC so great. Eventually you'll succeed at what you thought was IMPOSSIBLE. That's a real high!     John, et al,   I don't want to belabor the point, because nothing is going to change anyway, but I obviously did not make my point clearly.  "It may take 5 years, 10 years, or more ..." is precisely why I would propose the concept in the first place.  On July 10, 2003, it is absolutely impossible - and has been for 10+ years - to work them all and achieve that "real high."  So, what is the purpose?  Top of the Honor Roll is no longer an operating achievement at this level.  It is simply a matter of longevity.  There's not a whole lot of interest - or value - in being stuck at T minus 1.  Besides, the proposal I made to the League was for a "suspended" status, with immediate reversion to full active status the minute a single (valid) QSO took place.  So, if/when VU4 becomes active before I kick the bucket, I would need it.   I really don't need to relax, as my not getting that last entity hardly keeps me awake.  Certainly, it would be nice, and if I ever get there, I'm guessing it eventually would evolve to a "ho-hum, now what?" frame of mind.  I'm simply saying it is not at all logical to me to have an award that cannot be achieved - or, to grant you a point, can only be achieved if you're a DXer 40 or 50 years.  Hardly qualifies for an "instant gratification" label....   73, Steve