Spokane DX Association

by Randy Crews, President

• [Bouvet] Our chances are excellent with the outstanding operator compliment and duration of the DXpedition. Anticipating band changes at sunrise and sunset times will increase QSOs chances tremendously.

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• [Low Band Antennas] Bob W7SX gave us technical and practical tips on low band transmit antennas; receive antennas will be covered at a later date. All of us should take advantage of his impressive inventory of expertise.

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• [DXpedition Funding] A Vote was taken the motion PASSING. A funding committee is in place and will make recommendations and prioritize.

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• [Guest Speaker Funding] The motion was PASSED, a budget for the year determined, to facilitate Special Guest Speakers through 2018.

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• [Spokane Hamfest Seed Money] Seed money was authorized for the SDXA participation in the Spokane September hamfest this year (if there is one).

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• [Constitutional Amendments] Participation and Attendance Amendments were presented and will be voted upon at the February 1st meeting; wording will soon be posted on this website.

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• [February Meeting Order] Program First (VK9 Mellish Reef by one of the Operators)! We Will have Room Around Second (as it was omitted in this meeting) as the last Business.