Welcome to the Spokane DX Association Serving Eastern Washington and North Idaho
Pacific Northwest DX Convention
August 7th, 2021
I just want to remind everyone that the virtual (hosted on Zoom) Pacific Northwest DX Convention is this coming weekend and there is still plenty of time to register. For all the SDXA members I would like to remind everyone that your attendance is very important to show our support to the WVDXC with the hope they can attend our convention in 2022. It looks like they have a great lineup of speakers with one of our members (Randy Foltz – K7TQ) giving the starter presentation “N1MM+ Setup From Beginner to Intermediate”, along with other great presentations through the event. You won’t want to miss it! Below is the link for the page where you can sign-up and get more information:
2021 Pacific Northwest DX Convention Hosted By The WVDXC
SDXA Annual Club Picnic
August 14, 2021
This year’s SDXA Picnic will again be at Del and Diane Morissette’s home at 9 Mile Falls on the river.
Features will include:
- Wonderful chance to see friends after almost 1 1/2 year apart
- Fabulous BBQ grilled by Del
- Mobile radio setup show and tell. Randy K7TQ will bring his truck and everyone who has a mobile setup (HF or VHF) please bring so everyone can see yours.
- Go Boxes and Portable HF setups. I know several of us have portable setups. We will have tables for everyone to put theirs on so others can check them out.
- Look over Del’s new ham shack and antenna farm. It has changed dramatically since we were there two years ago.
- Celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Bob & Yvonne Hallock which is this day.
- Tour Diane’s new greenhouse and beautiful gardens
Bring one food item based on the first letter of your last name:
- A-G Salads (lettuce, potato, coleslaw, etc.)
- H-M Sides (Chips, Baked Beans, Fruit, etc.)
- N-Z Desserts
Please also bring a camp chair to sit on.
RSVP to teammel @ gmail.com
Antenna Raising Party At Ted’s KG6MTC
On July 15th a group worked at Ted Phelps KG6MTC to install his Hy-Gain AV-18 HT Hy-Tower. Work crew included: Jeff, Mike, Woody, Dale, Steve, and Pat and Del.
A great time was had by all. Here you can see a photo of the work crew with the new tower/antenna in the background.
The Hy-Gain AV-18 Hy-Tower is a popular antenna with the SDXA members.
Next SDXA Meeting
September 2, 2021
Rob Fanfant (N7TQ) “Advanced FT8 Techniques”
Rob introduced the club to FT8/FT4. Now Rob returns to focus on Advanced FT8 Techniques, especially in working DXpeditions in the Fox/Hound mode.
Also report from his July trip to Adal and Kiska Island.
October 7, 2021
Mike Buettner (K7STO) “Ham how to do things”
Mike will be sharing half a dozen hints on how to be more effective: labeling coax, batteries for the MFJ analyzer, GPS time for remote FT8 timing and several others.
Before Mike’s retirement to Moses Lake he was a Master Electrician, State Electrical Inspector, State Electrical Plans Examiner.
November 4, 2021
Chuck Williams (KI7DG) “Paper Chasing: Strategies for Success”
Chuck is the ultimate expert on paper chasing. Literally, every wall in his shack is covered with plaques and certificated. Learn about the fun of chasing and getting awards. Chuck is the master at this.
The net will be:
- An open net with focus on club news, events, HF and general interests.
- Run on a list
- Started out by taking a check in list.
- We will see if any club officers are on the net with news or information on the club.
- First time down list will be weather at your QTH,
- Next is what every each person wants to talk about
- Third time down list will be comments on the list or whatever you might like.
- Last will be final comments and questions
- Check ins are encouraged to have a pen and paper to write down who you follow and who you turn it to on list and also for your thoughts.
PNW Challenge Trophy and Flounders Cup Contests Report for 2020-2021
- This year we had 21 members participate in at least one contest. That is wonderful! That is the most I remember participating since being part of the SDXA.
- As a club, we almost doubled our total score from the previous year: 7,405,971 in 2020-2021 up from 4.003.973 in 2019-2020. Way to go everyone! This is the highest score we have had since I became a member.
- We had four members participate in all ten contests (Gary AD7XG; Gary K7GS, Pat N7UVH, and Jay WA0WWW)
- We had nine members participate in the CW only contests: Gary AD7XG, Gary K7GS, John K7KB, Bob K7TM, Jim N7ESU, Pat N7UVH, Bob W7GSV, Ron W7GTF, Jay WA0WWW.
- We had two members score over a million points: Gary K7GS 1,944,570 and Par N7UVH 1,250,358. This is an awesome accomplishment Gary and Pat!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to every person who participated this year. You help make it a record and fun year! I especially want to congratulate those who participated in one or more contests for the first time.
SDXA CLUB LEADERS
SDXA Officers
President – Gary Bytnar (AD7XG) — Card Checker & Room Setup
Vice President – Mel Ming (N7GCO) — Programs, User Group & Webmaster
Secretary – Jay Holcomb (WA0WWW) — Contests & Spokane Hamfest
Treasurer – John Gager (K7KB) — Membership & Webmaster
SDXA Leaders & Activity Teams
Club Log – Pat (Murph) Murphy (N7UVH)
DXing – Mel Ming (N7GCO), Bob Hallock (K7TM), & Mike Buettner (K7STO)
DX Net – Pat (Murph) Murphy (N7UVH)
Field Day – David Wilhelm (WA7TNT) & Mike Buettner (K7STO)
Health and Welfare of Members – Gary Swartout (K7GS)
Historian – Steve Sala (K7AWB)
K7SDX Trustee – Dick Snell (W7BHP)
New HF Mentoring & Remote Station – Del Morissette (WA7AQH)
Photographers – Jeff Banke (NZ2S) & Bob Hallock (K7TM)
Refreshments – Mike Buettner (K7STO), Bob Lee (N7AU), Diane Lee (KB7JPX), Tom Flint (KC7UG) & Cathy Flint (KB7BEK)
QSL Card Checkers — Gary Bytnar (AD7XG) & Bruce Wade (N7ZA)
Technical – Bob Zavrel (W7SX)
Webmasters – John Gager (K7KB), Mel Ming (N7GCO), & Del Morissette (WA7AQH)
RECENT WORKSHOPS
- Introduction to Contesting – Mel (N7GCO)
- Introduction to QSLing – Mel (N7GCO)
- RTTY Contesting with N1MM+ (Jay KS7I)
- Using N1MM+ for CQ WW DX RTTY Contest (Randy K7TQ)
- Using N1MM+ for CQ WW CW and ARRL Sweepstakes CW (Randy K7TQ)
- Using N3FJP Contest Software (Mike K7STO)
- New to HF (Del WA7AQH & Mel N7GCO)
- ARRL RTTY Roundup Contest Workshop (Jay WS7I)
- CQ WW WPX RTTY Contest Workshop (Randy K7TQ)
- IARU Contesting for New Contesters (Mel N7GCO)
MOST WANTED LIST (TOP 25)
FOR NORTH AMERICA, WEST COAST
AS OF July 20, 2020
from ClubLog
1. FT5/W CROZET ISLAND
2. SV/A MOUNT ATHOS
3. P5 DPRK NORTH KOREA
4. 3Y/B BOUVET ISLAND
5. FT/G GLORIOSO ISLAND
6. YK SYRIA
7. FT5/X KERGUELEN ISLAND
8. BV9P PRATAS ISLAND
9. ZS8 PRINCE EDWARD & MARION ISLANDS
10. EZ TURKMENISTAN
11. BS7H SCARBOROUGH REEF
12. 3A MONACO
13. CE0X SAN FELIX ISLANDS
14. PY0T TRINDADE & MARTIM VAZ ISLANDS
15. T5 SOMALIAAP PAKISTAN
16. YV0 AVES ISLAND
17. 5A LIBIA
18. Z6 REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO
19. 3Y/P PETER 1 ISLAND
20. VK0M MACQUARIE ISLAND
21. VU7 LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS
22. PY0S SAINT PETER AND PAUL ROCKS
23. FT/T TROMELIN ISLAND
24. ET ETHIOPIA
25. EP IRAN
This list is taken from the ClubLog MOST WANTED section using filtering for North America, NA West Coast, all bands, all modes. The ClubLog list covers all 340 entities. ClubLog is free to join with many SDXA members joining.
DXPEDITION SOLICITATIONS
ALL DXpedition funding requests are to be in writing to the club’s mailing address. Since funding is limited, in this manner, our DXpedition funding committee can give your request the consideration it deserves.
SOLAR ACTIVITY AND PROPAGATION SECTION
For additional info, try this SOLAR LINK for everything you ever wanted to know about the current Sun at the SolarHam site by VE3EN
Link to SPACEWEATHER.COM, a quick source for the daily activity on the sun
Link to NOAA SPACEWEATHER
What is this?
The Miscellaneous Area
SDXA CALENDAR
2020
- July 28, 2021 SDXA 80 Meter Net
- August 4, 2021 SDXA 80 Meter Net
- August 7, 2021 PNW DX Convention (Zoom)
- August 11, 2021 SDXA 80 Meter Net
- August 14, 2021 SDXA Picnic
JOIN THE SDXA
Regular dues – $20 per person.
Second family member – $10.
Under 19 years of age are free.
DUES LINK.
We accept PayPal too.
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NW HAM RADIO CONVENTION & SWAP MEETS
Lynn N7CFO keeps the best listing.
More Information
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CLUB CARD CHECKERS
Gary Bytnar AD7XG
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IA ETHICS OPER PROCEDURES
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OUTSIDE HELP IN ANTENNAS & TOWERS
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DX NEWS LINKS
1. DX WORLD.NET
2. ANNOUNCED DX OPERATIONS
3. DX SUMMIT
4. I2MQP DX NEWS
5. DXER.ORG (Lone Star DX)
6. DXWATCH.COM
7. DAILY DX
8. DXMAPS
9. DX UNIVERSITY
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CONTESTING LINKS
There are a lot of links to contesting activities in the DX/Contesting drop down menu above the 24-hour clock on the right of this page. But here are a couple of the best.
1. WA7BNM
2. CONTESTING.COM
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INTERNET ENTITY PRONOUNCER
How do you pronounce a DX entity’s name? Here is a link to the pronouncing. There is also a audio link to a human voice saying the entity’s name correctly. This authority is the 3rd edition Merriam Webster Geographical Dictionary. Covering only legitimate countries, it does not cover non-country ARRL entities.
More Information
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HAM RADIO EQUIPMENT REVIEWS
eHAM.net
More Information
Recent News
Congratulations to Mark McMillan W7MEM
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7th Call Area QSO Party Awards
Congratulations to Jim Monroe N7ESU Congratulations to Randy Foltz K7TQ and Jay Holcomb WA0WWW Congratulations to Gary Swartout K7GS
Jim Barber N7CXI Is Testing A New Amp He Designed
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New Mobile Setup by Dale WU7X
Dale just finished installing an IC7100 in his 4Runner. He mounted a TurboTuner II and a Little Tarheel II antenna and used a Breedlove ballmount on the left rear panel, near the fuel filler cover. The head unit is installed via a RAM mount on a stalk along the tunnel next to the passenger seat […]
2020 SDXA Awards
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