[ADXA] DX Related Funding Approval

[Steven Rutledge]

Joel, thanks to you and the BOD.  I actually need FT4GL Q's badly.  Only 
worked them on 10 and 20 meters.  Phone and CW. Would like more.  :))))))

Steve, N4JQQ

On 4/26/2024 9:02 AM, w5znjoel at gmail.com wrote:
>
> Greetings ADXA Folks,
>
> The ADXA board has reviewed several funding proposals and has approved 
> the following:
>
> FT4GL Glorioso - $600
>
> N5J Jarvis - $300
>
> CY9C St. Paul Island - $250
>
> A5 – Bhutan $300 (still under consideration)
>
> Club Log - $400
>
> IARU Youth Camp - $400
>
> The basis for each is as follows:
>
> FT4GL – the ADXA #3 most needed. While this is a single person 
> operation, the French proved during the FT8WW op they can execute this 
> type of DXpedition successfully.
>
> N5J – We received a request for funding. Our review indicates that, 
> while this is #91 on the ADXA most needed for an ATNO, it has been 
> over 30 years since the last activation and some of our newer DX 
> members need this one. There are also many who need this to fill 
> band/mode slots. Our good friend and 2023 ADXA Conference Special 
> Guest Adrian, KO8SCA, is a member of the DXpedition team.
>
> CY9C – We received a request for funding. The one is not in high 
> demand within ADXA however, they plan a significant 6 meter operation 
> with experienced ops. Many ADXA members are now very active on 6 
> meters and CY9 would be a new one.
>
> A5 – This one has not yet been approved, but we are considering $300 
> and expect to complete our review in a day or two.
>
> Club Log – Almost every ADXA member takes advantage of Club Log in 
> many ways, from the on-line log search, the OQRS system for requesting 
> a QSL, or the live stream that has become an addiction for us, even if 
> we don’t need the entity!. Club Log is supported by donations and 
> given the level of use by ADXA members we must continue to support 
> this great service.
>
> IARU Youth Camp – This one came on the radar as a result of the recent 
> 8R7X DXpedition. Philipp, DK6SP, Tomi, HA8RT, and the other young 
> DXpeditioners are products of the IARU Youth Camps. The activity in 
> Europe is not only amazing, it is the envy of amateur radio 
> organizations around the world pursuing efforts to attract and mature 
> young people to become very active hams. I’ve watched Philipp and Tomi 
> “grow up” in amateur radio in contesting and DX. Philipp was also a 
> member of the 4W8X team. I can tell you there are many others like 
> Philipp and Tomi currently active and coming up through the ranks in 
> the youth camps who are very active in DX’ing and contesting. The 8R7X 
> operation proves the value to ADXA members and justifies our support. 
> Funding for the youth camps is by donation from amateur radio 
> organizations and individuals.
>
> ADXA continues to be a major participant in the support of DXpeditions 
> and DX activities. Our mission is quite clear, we can’t “GET IN THERE 
> AND WORK ‘EM!” unless financial support is provided to recognize 
> worthy efforts by people or groups that have proven their ability to 
> be successful. It must also be acknowledged that your support of ADXA 
> as a member, and DX in general, is greatly appreciated!!!
>
> 73 Joel W5ZN
>
> ADXA President
>
>
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