Catalonia must be included in the ARRL DXCC List

Petition to the American Radio Relay League (ARRL)

Let Catalonia be recognized as a separate entity in the International Amateur Radio List (The ARRL DXCC List)

Thousands of catalan amateur radio operators are calling on the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) — the main organization that manages global radio communication awards — to officially recognize Catalonia as a separate country on their list of entities known as the ARRL DXCC list.

The DXCC list is an international classification used by radio amateurs around the world. It defines which regions or territories count as separate “countries” for radio communication purposes — even if they are not independent states.

The problem? Catalonia is not on that list, even though many other territories with similar — or even less — political and geographic distinction are.

Why does it matter?

For amateur radio operators, making contact with as many different regions around the world as possible is part of the activity. Being listed as a DXCC entity brings visibility, recognition, and fair treatment to radio operators in that area. It’s not about politics — it’s about acknowledging reality and consistency.

Did you know?

Many places that are not independent countries are already recognized as separate DXCC entities, such as:

  • Scotland (UK)
  • Balearic Islands (Spain)
  • Canary Islands (Spain)
  • Ceuta & Melilla (Spain)
  • Wales (UK)
  • Isle of Man (UK)
  • Kaliningrad (Russia)
  • Even the Sovereign Military Order of Malta — an NGO without official status — is recognized

If all of these territories are included, why not Catalonia?

Catalonia has:

  • Its own geographic territory
  • A long-standing cultural identity
  • Its own official radio prefixes (EA3, EB3, EC3, ED3, EE3, EF3, EG3, EH3, AM3, AN3 & AO3), which clearly distinguish it from other territories
  • For over a thousand years, Catalonia has been a proud nation — with its own language, culture, and identity that have endured through history

The petition is growing

As of today, 2,224 people have signed the petition asking the ARRL to add Catalonia to the DXCC list. If you believe in fairness and recognition, please sign the petition and help spread the word.

Sign here: CataloniaNewCountryDXCC