[ADXA] DQRM

[w5zn at w5zn.org]

Following the recent Bouvet DXpedition we had a good discussion on our 
reflector about the deliberate QRM on 3Y0J. I offered the opinion that 
if the DX clubs and community could raise over $1M dollars to fund a 
DXpedition we surely have the financial and technical resources to 
address this issue. When I offered that opinion I didn't realize many 
others shared the same opinion.

Last week the Northern California DX Foundation took the first step, 
publicly, to move forward. Most of you may have seem their press 
release. If not, here it is:

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The Northern California DX Foundation (NCDXF) recognizes the negative 
impact deliberate QRM (DQRM) is having on our hobby.  We believe this is 
a problem that can be mitigated by amateur radio operators applying 
their vast knowledge and creativity to the advanced receiving and 
direction finding technology currently available.  In order to spur 
research into solving this problem the NCDXF Board of Directors at their 
April 2023 Board Meeting allocated $100,000 for grants to develop DQRM 
solutions.

NCDXF will entertain grant proposals from individuals or groups that 
specifically outline their approach to identify bad actors.  A group of 
NCDXF Directors led by Craig Thompson, K9CT and Don Greenbaum, N1DG will 
weigh the probability of success of their proposals as well as monitor 
the progress of the grantees.

Funding will be available for R&D as well as implementation of 
technology proposals.  It is hoped that manufacturers will also assist 
NCDXF and grantees with equipment and other resources.

NCDXF will shortly outline specifics for how to apply for these DQRM 
grants.  We have created a webpage devoted to this project, DQRM Project 
- https://ncdxf.org/pages/dqrm.html
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