Diamond DX for non ARRL Members

[W3WN]

OK, we're having a little fun over yonder about the Diamond DXCC Challenge.

For those not following it, simply put, since Jim isn't a League member, he's not eligible for the certificate. So I've offered, when he accomplishes said goal, to print one up for him.

While this started out as a joke amongst friends (we are all friends aren't we? Aren't we? Bueller? Bueller?)... I hereby propose to seriously do this... as an Unofficial Island of Misfit Hams "Diamond DX" challenge.

Simply put: All ARRL DDXCCC rules apply. Eligibility: Anyone who qualifies for the DDXCCC, regardless of whether or not you're a League member. (In short, work 100 "countries" or "entities" based on the original pre-WW2 DXCC list)

Cost: To be determined, but basically, shipping or mailing cost. Well, except Jim, since I already promised him one, so he gets a freebie.

Now: The Certificate design. Clearly it will have a tropical theme. But we can have a little fun with it... black helicopters, tacos, Motorola APU's, UT's standing by, a particular Johnny Cash single, the main mechanical protaganist from a certain Spielberg movie to represent... well, you'll figure it out... and so forth.

Waddya think?

[KC2UGV]

I think it's a cool idea :)

[KB3LAZ]

We can even make our own WAS. Worked all staff. =)

[wa6mhz]

and W.A.C. (worked all CATS!)

[KB3LAZ]

and W.A.C. (worked all CATS!)

You taught your cats to work CW? Your cats are smarter than my cat was. She liked to cross the road. =(

[kb2vxa]

Not as hard as you may think.

[W2NAP]

Not as hard as you may think.

that pussy may get a rf burn

[NQ6U]

Sounds like a great idea. I can supply artwork from the Island logo I worked up for the still-in-progress site redesign if you want it.

[W7XF]

How about WAGH (WORKED ALL GAY HAMS) :rofl:

[W3WN]

Jim's on the ball. Er, so to speak.

He caught my subtle reference over yonder to a Johnny Cash single right away.

And I really hope I don't have to explain that one to the majority over here...