In 1928, the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) launched the International Relay Party, which later became known as the ARRL International DX Contest. This event was created to promote international goodwill and technical proficiency among amateur radio operators by encouraging them to establish as many contacts as possible with stations in other countries. The contest involves participants using various modes of communication, such as Morse code (CW) and voice (phone), to exchange information and confirm contacts across different regions of the world. The ARRL International DX Contest has grown to be one of the most popular and prestigious events in the amateur radio community, fostering global interaction and camaraderie among operators while testing their operating skills and equipment.
