This week I finally achieved a DXCC milestone I have been chasing for several years. I finally got 275 countries confirmed in LoTW. When I reached 25o a few years ago, I figured that I would not go much higher. The station upgrades are paying off. I have been mostly focused on making SSB and CW contacts, but will certainly still work FT8 for ATNOs and band-slot fillers!
As all DXCC award chasers know, once you reach 200 the ATNOs become more difficult and less frequent. This makes each one more exciting and meaningful. With the current solar cycle on the decline, I don’t know whether I will reach 300 or higher, but I will certainly keep trying!
