Welcome to the Spokane DX Association Serving Eastern Washington and North Idaho
Upcoming SDXA Programs
January 4, 2024 on Zoom
“Operating Techniques: Tips & Tricks, and KL9A Station updates” with Chris Hurlbut KL9A
Operating Techniques: Tips & Tricks. Chris will be sharing what works and what doesn’t from the DX side of things. Then Tips and Tricks that SDXAers can use to work more DX. Also some tips on operating contests. Casually and competitive, that could help everyone.
KL9A Station Updates: Chris will be sharing about the progress and ideas he has implemented into his new station in Shawmut, MT.
February 1, 2024 on Zoom
H44WA Solomon Islands DXpedition with Robin Amunbson WA7CPA
April 4, 2024 Hybrid meeting (In person and Zoom)
H40WA Temotu DXpedition with Jay Lopes AC7DC
SDXA INFORMATION
Here is a PDF that tells about the SDXA — SDXA Information
SDXA YouTube Channel
Randy’s Ham Radio Playlist
SDXA DX NETS
SDXA CLUB LEADERS
SDXA Officers
President – Randy Foltz (K7TQ) — Million Point Club, Club Contests, and User group
Vice President – Mel Ming (N7GCO) — User Group, YouTube Channel, & Webmaster
Secretary – Jay Holcomb (WA0WWW) — Contests & Spokane Hamfest
Treasurer – John Gager (K7KB) — Finance Team, Membership & Webmaster
Past President — Gary Bytnar (AD7XG) — Card Checker
SDXA Leaders & Activity Teams
Club Log – Pat (Murph) Murphy (N7UVH)
Contesting – Randy Foltz (K7TQ) & Jay Holcomb (WA0WWW)(PCNW Trophy Cup)
DXing – Bob Hallock (K7TM), Mike Buettner (K7STO), & Mel Ming (N7GCO),
DX Awards – (100 Country Club & Challenge Award) Mike Buettner (K7STO)
DX Net – Pat (Murph) Murphy (N7UVH)
Finance Investment Team – John Gager (K7KB), Gary Swartout (K7GS), Del Morissette (WA7AQH)
Groups.io User group – Randy (K7TQ), John (K7KN), Gary (K7GS), Mel (N7GCO)
Health and Welfare of Members – Gary Swartout (K7GS)
Historian – Steve Sala (K7AWB)
Hybrid Meetings – Brandon Childs (W7BKS)
K7SDX Trustee – Mike Buettner (K7STO)
Media – Brandon Childs (W7BKS)
Meeting Refreshments – Mike (K7STO) and Bob (N7AU)
Meeting Room Setup — Gary Bytnar (AD7XG) team leader
Membership – John Gager (K7KB)
Million Point Club – Randy Foltz (K7TQ)
New HF Mentoring – Del Morissette (WA7AQH)
Programs — Jay Lopes AC7DC
QSL Card Checker — Gary Bytnar (AD7XG)
Spokane Hamfest – Jay Holcomb (WA0WWW)
Spokane DX YouTube Channel – Mel Ming (N7GCO)
Technical – Gary Swartout (K7GS), Jeff Banke (NZ2S)
Webmasters – John Gager (K7KB) & Mel Ming (N7GCO)
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
2023
- December 8-10, 2023 ARRL 10 Meter Contest
- December 10, 2023 SDXA 160 Meter Net 8 PM
- December 13, 2023 SDXA 80 Meter Net 8 AM
- December 17, 2023 SDXA 160 Meter Net 8 PM
- December 20, 2023 SDXA 80 Meter Net 8 AM
- December 24, 2023 SDXA 160 Meter Net 8 PM
- December 27, 2023 SDXA 80 Meter Net 8 AM
- December 31, 2023 SDXA 160 Meter Net 8 PM
- January 3, 2024 SDXA 80 Meter Net 8 AM
- January 4, 2024 SDXA Program and meeting on Zoom 6:30 PM
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 Mike K7STO
Congratulations to Mike K7STO for setting a new record for the 7th call area. Mike was #1 in the 7th call area, #2 in North America and #8 in the world in the 2023 World Wide Digi DX Contest.
The SDXA 2023 EZNEC Antenna Workshop with Bob Zavrel W7SX was held at the Shadle Spokane City Library. A great group participated.
Congratulations to Bob N7AU for the CQ 160 contest 2023
Bob N7AU in the CQ 160 contest 2023 contest scored: 1st in Washington and 2nd in the 7th call area. Congratulations to Bob!
SDXA at KARS Tailgate Party
Here is a group of SDXA members at the KARS Tailgate Party
Spokane DX Association Contests and Incentives 2023-2024
SDXA Incentives 10 JA Districts Incentive Award Work all 10 JA Districts in any combination of contests or modes from the list below. If you are a Million Point Club member, you must make all 10 JA Districts in a single contest. 5 by 6 Incentive Award Work 5 DXCC entities in each of the […]
