[ADXA] ADXA Digital Focus Group

[w5zn at w5zn.org]

ADXA Folks,

Several weeks ago I was approached by some of our members active on the 
digital modes about creating an informal "Digital Focus Group" within 
ADXA. John & Brenda (N5ER & KC5CFE) came up to W5ZN just after the first 
of the year for a visit with me and Kim to discuss this and some other 
ADXA topics in general.

There is no question that the digital modes are wildly popular, more so 
today than CW or phone. That is quite evident within ADXA. HF activity, 
regardless of the mode, is good and healthy for not only ADXA, but 
amateur radio.

Now, it is also thorougly understood that digital modes are not 
everyone's "cup of tea". I understand that, because they're not my 
favorite or preferred mode however if a DXCC country comes on that I 
need, and it is only on a digital mode, I'm going to bulldoze right over 
you to work it (You have now been warned!!!)  :-))

After discussion with the requesting parties and the ADXA Board, who 
unanimously endorse this, we will establish an ADXA Digital Focus Group. 
The following are the guidelines for it:

1. There is NO formal membership other than ADXA membership. There will 
be no "officers" or elected officials. It will function solely under and 
within ADXA.

2. The groups focus will be to educate and mentor ADXA members new to 
the many digital modes that continue to evolve technically and in 
popularity.

3. The group plans to meet at the conclusion of our quarterly meetings 
or via Zoom to specifically address questions our provide mentoring for 
a member who wants to become active on digital modes. This will allow 
our general meeting program and hospitality to focus on DX'ing in 
general and those who have zero interest in digital modes won't have to 
sit through a discussion they have no interest in or chose not to attend 
because of it.

I want to emphasize the ADXA Board believes this is a positive move. If 
you recall the last presentation during our annual meeting in December 
focused on FT8. It had a 30 minute time slot but went for one and a half 
hours, and could have gone on much longer if we didn't have to QRT the 
meeting.

Initially John, WB5BHS, will be the informal lead of this group. If you 
have thoughts and comments regarding the focus group and what you would 
like to see discussed, drop him a note. The group  will provide a report 
during our quarterly meetings or more often as required. We will also 
rely on them to provide a program or two throughout the year and at our 
annual conference.

73 Joel W5ZN
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