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What does DX mean?
In ham radio talk, the term DX means distance. For example, a
DX station is a distant station.
What is DXing?
DXing is the act of trying to talk to — or work —
distant stations. Whether a station is a DX station or not depends
on the portion of the radio spectrum being used.
Frequency plays a role?
Yes. Certain frequencies propagate great distances, others do not.
Two stations, say, one thousand miles apart would not be considered
DX stations on HF or short wave frequencies, where international
propagation is common. However, these same two stations would be
considered DX stations on VHF and UHF frequencies, where local
propagation is the norm.
What do HF DXers do?
HF DXers try to talk to at least one DX station in each of the 335
radio countries approved by the Awards Committee of the American
Radio Relay League (ARRL).
Sounds like fun!
Yes, DXing is fun!
It's ... well ...like a sport. Plus, DXers get to talk to some very
interesting people from all over the world, and from all walks of
life!
Where can I learn more?
Check out the Amateur Radio links on the "DXtreme Links" page.
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