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Welcome to Northern California DX Club

Welcome to Northern California DX Club. October 20, 2011. Tonight’s Agenda. Club Business Introduction of Officers Introductions of Members New members DX news QSTs Program – The Story of ST0R NCDXC Raffle. NCDXC Officers for of 2011 / 2012. Officers President Russ Bentson K6KLY

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Welcome to Northern California DX Club

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  1. Welcome to Northern California DX Club October 20, 2011

  2. Tonight’s Agenda • Club Business • Introduction of Officers • Introductions of Members • New members • DX news • QSTs • Program – The Story of ST0R • NCDXC Raffle NCDXC Oct 11

  3. NCDXC Officersfor of 2011 / 2012 • Officers • President Russ Bentson K6KLY • Vice President Steve Jones N6SJ • Secretary Paul Ewing N6PSE • Treasurer Bob Lanning W6OPO • Directors • Craig Bradley AE6RR • Jim Abraham W6EB • John Eisenberg K6YP • Peter Grabosky W6OOL • Ross Forbes K6GFJ NCDXC Oct 11

  4. Introductions of Members & Guests • Let’s go around the room… • Introduce yourself & any guests • Tell us what new DX you have worked • Any other news you wish to share? • Please try to be brief as we have a full agenda tonight NCDXC Oct 11

  5. Secretary’s ReportPaul Ewing, N6PSE • Any new members? • Paul has applications… • Membership Voting? NCDXC Oct 11

  6. DX NEWS

  7. DX to Look Out For • A71DLH now through October 29th • 7Q7HB to November 23rd • SV5/G2JL to November 30th • T5/TA1AMC to November 30th • VK0KEV (Macquarie) to November 30th NCDXC Sept 11

  8. More DX to Watch For NCDXC Sept 11

  9. More DX to Watch For • V47JA to November 5th • T2T from November 10th to December 6th • CY0/VE1AWW to December 30th • YA’s: T6BP, T6FR, T6LOB, T6RH, T6SH and T6JC • Reminder: an excellent operating aid is the DXCC list available from HRO for $5.95 NCDXC Sept 11

  10. DX Contests • CQ WW SSB October 29th & 30th • CQ WW CW November 26th & 27th • For both contests, the exchange is a signal report and your zone (we are in zone 3) NCDXC Sept 11

  11. Dues are Due • Your annual dues were due July 1st! • Unless you are a Life or Honorary Member of course • The dues are $24 per year ($39 for families) • You can pay by Pay Pal! • Checks, envelopes or stamps not required, just click away! • Go to http://www.ncdxc.org/ • Click on the MEMBERSHIP button on the left • If you have moved, changed your call, changed your email, etc. please add the new information to the Pay Pal form in the “comment” box • If you do not renew by Oct 31, you will not be included in the 2011-2012 roster NCDXC Oct 11

  12. Pacificon 2011 The Great Pacific Coast Ham Radio Convention

  13. Pacificon 2011NCDXC Participation • The NCDXC had a booth in the main exhibit hall • Phil, K6TT organized the special event station, W6P • As our section manager, Phil had his plate full with convention details NCDXC Oct 11

  14. Pacificon 2011NCDXC Participation • Craig Bradley, AE6RR did a presentation on “Introduction to DXing” • The NCDXC organized a DX Forum • Moderator • Craig Bradley, AE6RR • Panel Members • Paul Ewing, N6PSE • John Eisenberg, K6YP • Norm Wilson, N6JV • John Miller, K6MM NCDXC Oct 11

  15. Repeater Status • Pete Grabosky, W6OOL maintained the repeater for many years and installed our new repeater • The new repeater has all of the latest features and should serve us well into the future • Thanks to Pete for a job well done! • Pete – any comments? NCDXC Oct 11

  16. NCDXC Net • Please Remember - NCDXC Net • Every Thursday 8pm • Except on monthly meeting nights (3rd Thurs) • On W6TI repeater, 147.360 MHz, PL 110.9 • Information is on our web site NCDXC Oct 11

  17. New NCDXC Web Site • John Miller, K6MM has completely remodeled our web site • Please check it out at http://ncdxc.org • A BIG thanks to John for all of his hard work • John - Any comments? NCDXC Oct 11

  18. DXer Material • Editor - Phil, W6PK • If you have suggestions for articles, etc. please see or contact Phil • If you would like to contribute (photos, articles, etc.), Phil will be very happy to talk to you! • This is your newsletter – help make it great! • Thanks to Phil for many excellent issues! NCDXC Oct 11

  19. Tonight’s Raffle • Mike W6WZ & Carolyn WB6ABC have some great prizes! • Got Tickets? • see Carolyn or Mike if you need them • 6 for $5 - 12 for $10 - 24 for $20 • Tonight’s Prize is a Yaesu FT-1900R 25 watt 2 meter radio • GOOD LUCK! NCDXC Oct 11

  20. Additional QSTs • Does anyone have any other announcements they would like to make? NCDXC Oct 11

  21. Tonight’s ProgramThe Story of ST0R Paul Ewing, N6PSE NCDXC World Traveler NCDXC Oct 11

  22. RAFFLETIME! • Does anyone need tickets before we start? NCDXC Oct 11

  23. Thanks for Coming Tonight! • Remember the net next Thursday night! • Pray for sunspots and a low A & K! • 73 & Good DX! NCDXC Oct 09

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