SPOKANE DX ASSOCIATION
\nMeeting of 9\/5\/02<\/p>\n
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by President Gary Elliott, K7OX. An around-the-room introduction, plus an attendance sign-in list of those present, started the activities. There were 20 attendees, including the 5 visitors, for this lively meeting. Comments were:
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tK7OX-F\u00e2\u20ac\u201dunder the weather, so little ham activity
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tAA7RT-F\u00e2\u20ac\u201dworking on the ARRL digital education course and the ARES emergency course\u00e2\u20ac\u201dnow has the web site (www.sdxa.org) up and running
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tWA7LT-F\u00e2\u20ac\u201dstill assembling antennas, rotors, etc.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tAC7MV-A\u00e2\u20ac\u201dremodeling ham shack
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tKC7QGV-A\u00e2\u20ac\u201dremodeling ham shack
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tKE7AJ-F\u00e2\u20ac\u201dreceived W7 award for CQ RTTY contest\u00e2\u20ac\u201dcongratulations Barb!
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tW6AEA-F\u00e2\u20ac\u201dno DX, only dead bands
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tN7KR-A\u00e2\u20ac\u201dnew member\u00e2\u20ac\u201dwelcome Mike!\u00e2\u20ac\u201dhelped with W7UJ\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s antennas
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tN5AR-F\u00e2\u20ac\u201dafter lightening strike (FT-1000D, rotor, etc.) now has new FT-1000 Mark V returned for repair\u00e2\u20ac\u201dworking on 6 element KLM 20 meter beam
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tK7EFB-F\u00e2\u20ac\u201dneeds help with broken rotor (N7KR volunteered)\u00e2\u20ac\u201dheard S9 operation
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tN7ER-V\u00e2\u20ac\u201dnow has USACA 2500\u00e2\u20ac\u201dcongratulations Earl!
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tKC7MM-F\u00e2\u20ac\u201dreally likes TS-850\u00e2\u20ac\u201dworking DX while mobile and PSK-31 (Hamscope)
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tW3AS-F\u00e2\u20ac\u201dlittle new activity
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tK7TQ-F\u00e2\u20ac\u201dworked A5 on 20 meters while QRP\u00e2\u20ac\u201ddisplayed received W9LT (now WA7LT) QSL\u00e2\u20ac\u201dUrged all to get on air for Salmon Run QSP Party
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tW7JJL-A\u00e2\u20ac\u201dusual summer non-ham activities
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tKD7OY-V\u00e2\u20ac\u201dJim has new ham shack downstairs\u00e2\u20ac\u201dworking on 25G tower and A4 triband beam with 40 meter add on
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tK7NR-V\u00e2\u20ac\u201dSteve is just coming back on air from 1994 and now working on 20 meters
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tKD7RVV-V\u00e2\u20ac\u201dCorky is getting up to speed with new license and clothes line antenna
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tKD7NVF-V\u00e2\u20ac\u201dRon is preparing for upcoming VHF contest
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\tK7AWB-F\u00e2\u20ac\u201dworking on 24 MHz and antennas\u00e2\u20ac\u201dpreparing for Salmon Run QSO Party<\/p>\n
(F = Full Member, A = Associate Member, V = Visitor)<\/p>\n
K7OX thanked AA7RT and N7VBW for hosting the August cookout and then made the following announcements:<\/p>\n
1.\tWe finally received our ARRL Club affiliation certificate.
\n2.\tGary asked for volunteers to staff our SDXA booth (hour or so each) at the October 12th Spokane Hamfest. (It will be at the new high school, 12420 E 32nd Ave.)
\n3.\tHe had received a request from N\u00c3\u02dcAX encouraging the club to get the members on the air for the Salmon Run QSO Party. Club activity will be recognized.<\/p>\n
Vice President K7TQ, Randy, announced he is working on the following programs for upcoming meetings:
\n1.\tPropagation information for DXing
\n2.\tDXing notes by a few of the old timers
\n3.\tDXpedition presentation
\n4.\tReceiver technical specifications<\/p>\n
Treasurer AA7RT, Mary, reported a balance of $109.70 in the treasury.<\/p>\n
Following the meeting WA7LT gave an enjoyable view graph presentation of the other side of contesting. This resulted in numerous questions from the audience with humorous thoughts and comments.<\/p>\n
C. LaMar Ray (WA7LT), Secretary<\/p>\n
NOTES:<\/p>\n
The club enthusiasm is starting to build. After the meeting most of the attendees stayed around networking about antennas, equipment, computer programs, etc. for about three-quarters of an hour. You may have missed a really good one!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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