October Program: “The Future of DXpeditioning plus Update on Upcoming VK9XY DXpedition”

Our presenter: Gregg, W6IZT (https://www.qrz.com/db/W6IZT)

Gregg has participated in numerous DXpeditions to remote and sought-after locations while also establishing himself as an accomplished DXer and contester. The depth and variety of his operating experience should make for an engaging and informative presentation.

With an emphasis on the future growth of our hobby especially among the younger people, Gregg will cover the evolution of modern DXpeditions, the technologies making them possible, and where he sees DXing headed in the years ahead. He’ll describe Next Generation DXing Programs and the development of the NextGen Rig in a Box concept.

As a co-leader of the up-coming DXpedtion to Christmas Island (VK9XY in Nov, 2026), Gregg will also provide a DXpedition update. Click on this link to their website for more information: https://vk9xy2026.com/. The DXpedition will include a number of younger operators who will be on the island for the DXpedition.

IMPORTANT: To accommodate our presenter’s schedule the October meeting will begin at 9:30 AM, 30 minutes later than normal, with the program by W6IZT beginning at 10:30 AM. DDXG members and non-members are invited to join us for this presentation. Because of meeting space limitations, non-members may need to join us via Zoom. Access the Zoom meeting here: DDXG October Zoom Meeting.

Operating from Distant Locales

At the November 19, 2011 meeting Rick Cook, AB4U, a regular guest at the DDXG monthly meetings, gave a presentation on operating from distant locales.  From foreign countries, to boats, to remote areas in Texas, the presentation covered how to prepare for remote operations and pictures of some of the places he has operated from.  Rick was kind enough to allow us to post his presentation.

A PDF version of Rick’s presentation is linked below.

Operating from Distant Locales-DDXG 19 Nov

Presentation on Solar Numbers

Robert, W4BNO, gave a presentation on “Solar Numbers and Amateur radio propagation” at the October 2011 monthly membership meeting.  This presentation discussed Solar Flux Index, Sunspot numbers, K index, A index and how these affect the upper atmosphere.  This also helps in understanding the solar reports from WWV and others.

A copy of the presentation is here:  Solar Numbers and Amateur Radio

Comments and feedback on this presentation are welcomed.