[ADXA] DX Related Funding Approval

[John Exum]

My thanks to the board for working on finding and evaluating these
opportunities.  I especially like the funding to to youth opportunities.

Thanks again,

John Exum
KI5FXK

On Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 9:02 AM <w5znjoel at gmail.com> wrote:

> Greetings ADXA Folks,
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> The ADXA board has reviewed several funding proposals and has approved the
> following:
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> FT4GL Glorioso - $600
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> N5J Jarvis - $300
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> CY9C St. Paul Island - $250
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> A5 – Bhutan $300 (still under consideration)
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> Club Log - $400
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> IARU Youth Camp - $400
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> The basis for each is as follows:
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> A5 – This one has not yet been approved, but we are considering $300 and
> expect to complete our review in a day or two.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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!!!
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> 73 Joel W5ZN
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> ADXA President
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