Catalonia must be included in the ARRL DXCC List

Petition to the American Radio Relay League (ARRL)

Let Catalonia be recognized as a DXCC 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 DXCC entity on their list, known as The ARRL DXCC List.

The ARRL DXCC list is an international classification used by radio amateurs around the world. It defines which territories count as “countries” for radio communication purposes — even if they are not official United Nations members.

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 countries around the world as possible is a key 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 maintaining consistency.

Did you know?

Many places that are not official and independent countries are recognized as 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 a DXCC entity

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 one thousand years, Catalonia has been a proud nation, with its own language, culture, and identity that have endured through history

Why does the ARRL ignore and disrespect the catalan radio amateurs?

We don’t know why. The American Radio Relay League despises thousands of catalan radio amateurs who have signed the petition to include Catalonia in the ARRL DXCC list. The ARRL is deaf and dumb. It is inadmissible that it does not respond to the request of thousands of catalan radio amateurs.

Why Catalonia is not a DXCC entity?

Because the ARRL violates this right of all catalan radio amateurs, even Catalonia has the perfect conditions to become a DXCC entity today.

Catalonia is a millennial nation, with its own language, culture, government, and institutions

Dear President of the American Radio League, learn more about Catalonia in this video.

The petition is growing

As of today, 2,227 people have signed the petition asking the ARRL to add Catalonia to the ARRL DXCC list. If you believe in fairness and recognition, please sign the petition and help spread the word.