Spokane DX Association

Mike K7STO worked all 13 colonies and the two bonus stations (WM3PEN in Philadelphia and GB13COL in Durham, England) for a clean sweep.

It was great to have 40 people attend the SDXA Summer Picnic at Del (WA7AQH) & Diane Morissettes home in Nine Mile Falls, WA.

Everyone had a great time and the BBQ Ribs & Brisket were excellent. This year we had a “show and tell” on mobile and portable systems.

Here are a few photos from the event.

Michael AG7IG has earned two DXCC (Mixed and Digital)

Helping Michael achieve were Jeff NV2S who helped put up Michael’s antennas and John K7KB who has mentored Michael on logging software and WSJT-X.

The Spokane DEX Association held their 2023 ARRL Field Day in Hayden Lake, ID. There were 20 people who participated.

Friday afternoon was tower, antennas and station setup.

First up was the tower. The tower had a Cuscraft A3s and a 40/80 meter inverted V antenna.

Then the 4-band vertical with tape measure radials from Miker K7STO

Then the radios and computers:

Lastly the meal together=

We had nine people help with the Friday setup.

Saturday after a great breakfast by Jim N7ESU, everyone got ready for the contest.

19 people participated on Saturday. There were several demonstrations during the day: Satellite and mobile tower, plus lots of visiting.

Then a great time around the firepit for smores

Sunday was take down time. Nine people helped on the take down

Field Day leaders:

• Idaho Renegades: Jim N7ESU, Pat N7UVH and Bob K7TM
• Tower and antennas: Gary AD7XG and Mike K7STO
• Radios and computers: Jay WA0WWW
• Food and Meals: Pat N7UVH

A great time was had by all. Everyone is looking forward to next year’s field day.