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STEVE K7AWB FIRST WINNER OF PNWVHFS APPLE CERTIFICATE
Monday, November 17th, 2014
Steve received the presentation at the annual PNWVHFS Conference in Seaside, OR in October. He actually made all the contacts on 6 meters. Since the award was established in January, 2009, all those 6 meters contacts made previously did not count and the trek started over.
More information at this LINK
LAMAR WA7LT IS WINNER OF 2014 SDXA-SPONSORED SALMON RUN CONTEST PLAQUE
Wednesday, November 12th, 2014
A look back at Lamar’s contesting career
The plaque is given to the highest score in the following category:
Low Power
Single Operator
operate from ARRL EWA Section
Mixed Mode
Lamar made 160,630 points from 636 QSOs and 102 multipliers operating from his home QTH. He also was high score for Spokane County.
This is the 12th year the SDXA has sponsored this plaque. Two other SDXA members have won it: Gary K7OX three times and Wilse WX7P (SK) once.
Other SDXA members in the contest were:
Chuck KI7DG 217,006 points from 1051 QSOs and 103 multipliers. SO, High Power, SSB Mode category in Okanogan County (winner of Okanogan County and Washington state in category)
Randy K7TQ 95,210 points from 451 QSOs and 70 multipliers. Mobile CW Mode category with Jay WA0WWW
Gary AD7XG 15,316 points from 143 QSOs and 44 multipliers. SO, Low Power, Mixed Mode in Lincoln County (winner of Lincoln County). Clean sweep of all 39 Washington Counties
Mark KB7HDX 86,684 points from 513 QSOs and 84 multipliers. SO, Low Power, SSB Mode category in Yakima County (winner of Yakima County)
Gary K7GS 48,380 points from 228 QSOs and 70 multipliers. SO, Low Power, CW Mode in Spokane County
Chris WX7B 19,038 points from 143 QSLs and 58 multipliers. SO, Low Power, Mixed Mode in Spokane County
SDXA took third (555,580 points) in the total club score behind Radio Club of Redmond (1,214,235 points) and Western Washington DX Club (1,438,250 points – not eligible for awards)
here is a LINK to all the Salmon Run scores from the Western Washington DX Club website.
GEOFF W0CG/PJ2DX AND FRIENDS AT PJ2T
Wednesday, November 5th, 2014SDXA member Geoff W0CG/PJ2DX provides this picture of the crew right after the big contest this last weekend. Apparent World #3 Multi/Single, High Power, as PJ2T. 9,201 QSOs and 19, 741,320 points claimed score. In the picture, Left to right: Heiko (DK3DM), Uli (DL8OBQ), Rich (W3ACO), Kei (JJ1RJR), & Geoff (PJ2DX).
CHUCK KI7DG RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014
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Chuck says that during the largest fire in Washington state history in Okanogan County, he was manning the EC. He is an Assistant EM Coordinator and his job was to staff and man the EC. Sheriff Frank Rogers presented Chuck and others, who worked in the EC, with Certificates of Recognition. Good Job, Chuck!!
ANTENNA ACTIVITY AT THE QTH OF K7AWB
Thursday, October 2nd, 2014There has been activity on antennas this Summer at the home of Steve K7AWB. The Force 12 MAG620 (20 meter 6-element) blew a balun probably during a lightning storm and was removed, the balun replaced, and the antenna reinstalled on top of the Rohn 45 tower #1. The M2 2M5WL (2 meter 17-element) was removed and replaced with a M2 6M7 (6 meter 7-element) at the top. The 2 meter antenna will go up soon at the top of the Rohn 25 Tower #2. Also, a Force 12 5BA (5 band 15-element) will go on that tower. 1/2″ Heliax is being installed from some of the antennas to the bottom of the towers to junction boxes. All the work is not done yet, but the hope is to finished before the snow flies. Here are a few pictures.
![Bob N7AU and Wayne WA1PMA detach the top guys to prevent interference to the raising of the Force 12 MAG620 Yagi and its 44' boom (while Mark K7HPT observes)](https://sdxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20-meter-yagi-reinstallation-015-150x150.jpg)
Bob N7AU and Wayne WA1PMA detach the top guys to prevent interference to the raising of the Force 12 MAG620 Yagi and its 44′ boom (while Mark K7HPT observes)
2013-2014 PNW CHALLENGE CUP FINAL RESULTS
Wednesday, September 17th, 2014INTERNAL SDXA COMPETITION
Congratulation again to George W6AEA for the highest score from a SDXA member. George had 9,575,802 points and entered all ten contests.
The other member who entered all contests too was Jay WA0WWW.
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Both are showing previously won plaques. Congratulations to both for their above average effort!
NORTHWEST CLUB COMPETITION
The winning club was the British Columbia Orca DX and Contest Club with 169,238,632 points. SDXA was 4th with 21,0872,626 points.
BUYING YOUR SDXA HAT AND BADGE
Thursday, August 28th, 2014
Click on the picture to enlarge it and see the hat which will make you walk proudly.
SDXA Treasurer Bob Lee N7AU showing off his SDXA hat
Here are the ordering details:
HATS $15.00 plus shipping
They say single hat shipping may be around $5 with bulk orders realizing savings in shipping to one address.
ProStitch Embroidery
PO Box 1633
Omak, Wa. 98841
Bus: 509-826-6858
Fax: 509-826-1685
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.omakprostitch.com
When you order, be sure to state that it is the Spokane DX Association hat. They have PayPal too.
Members are requested to purchase a SDXA name badge in the club adopted style; wear it to meetings, Field Day, DX Conventions, and other amateur radio gatherings to show your identification and support of the organization.
Typical badge showing font and colors:
![NAMEBADGE[1]](https://sdxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/NAMEBADGE1-300x225.jpg)
Gary Swartout K7GS proudly showing his SDXA name badge.
Badges are now available from a company called The Engraver, Inc. Here is a LINK to their website. They are at 3817 N. Monroe, Spokane, WA 99205 and phone is (509) 328-9508. Email is: [email protected]
Make sure you tell them it’s a SDXA badge to match our style. And you always could pull up this webpage and show them if it is a newer employee there.
Prices are:
1 badge @ $15 (minimum purchase amount)
2-5 badges @ $9.50 each
6-10 badges @ $8.50 each
11-25 badges @ $7.50 each
Domestic shipping is $3.75 for a few
They come with a pin on the back although you can request one that slips over the shirt pocket for $1 additional.
If you need a badge, you might go in with other members to get your costs down.
N6MJ AND KL9A TAKE WRTC-2014 GOLD
Thursday, August 21st, 2014Here is a link to the ARRL story at their site: WRTC LINK
One of the winning team members is Chris Hurlbut, former member of the SDXA. Chris moved from Spokane to Bozeman, MT to continue his career with Rosauers.