
DX Code Of Conduct
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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.

#2 I will only call if I can copy the DX station properly.

#4 I will not interfere with the DX station or anyone calling and will never tune up on the
DX frequency or in the QSX slot.
Sadly, this covers a multitude of operators, employing poor operating practices. We are frequently afflicted with “Policemen,” people who repeatedly jump in to tell callers that “the DX is listening up” – often adding a gratuitous insult. The rule is quite simple: never, ever transmit on the DX frequency for any purpose whatsoever.
I will pay attention to the operator's instructions if he is operating "split" so as to stay in his preferred bandwidth.
#5 I will wait for the DX station to end a contact before calling.

#6 I will always send my full call sign.

#9 I will not transmit when the DX Operator queries a call sign, not like mine.

#10 I will not transmit when the DX operator requests geographic areas other than mine.
#11 When the DX operator calls me, I will not repeat my callsign unless I think he has copied it incorrectly.

#12 I will be thankful if and when I do make a contact.
You should also acknowledge that you would not have had the contact without the skill of the operator at the other end who undoubtedly made sacrifices to be there for you. So be thankful for all this help you received.