The Amateur's Code
By Paul M Segal, W9EEA (1928)
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CONSIDERATE : LOYAL : PROGRESSIVE : FRIENDLY : BALANCED : PATRIOTIC : |
Never knowingly operating in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others. Offering loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs and the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio in the United States is represented nationally and internationally. With knowledge abreast of science, a well built and efficient station, and operation beyond reproach. With slow and patient operation when requested, friendly advice and counsel to the beginner, kindly assistance, co-operation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit. Radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community. With station and skill always ready for service to country and community. |
DX Code Of Conduct
- 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.
- I will not repeat my call sign, when the DX operator calls me, 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 New DXer's Handbook by Bryce Anderson, K7UA
www.dxuniversity.com
