For the 5th consecutive year CVCC member W4DR, Bob Eshelman known to most as "Mr. DX" has won the Desoto Cup with 3089 band countries. He also lead the pack on 40 meters with 358 countries. See the DXCC Challenge listings at: http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/listings/.

The DeSoto Cup is presented to the DXCC Challenge leader as of the 31st of December each year. The DeSoto Cup is named for Clinton B. DeSoto, whose definitive article in October 1935 QST forms the basis of the DXCC award. Only one cup will be awarded to any single individual. N4CFL Rosalie & W4DR Bob