[ADXA] Winterfest ADXA members today

[Jussi Eloranta]

They do know about the contest now. If our club doesn't move it, I won't be there next time. For me the contest takes higher priority. I just had blindly promised to be there this year without thinking about the contest schedule.

Jussi (aa6kj)

Feb 21, 2026 8:37:56 PM w5znjoel at gmail.com:

> 75 percent of the people who attend, and the organizers, of the Hoxie hamfest have no clue what the ARRL International DX contest is. Another 20% don't care.
> 
> While it would be a valiant attempt, it would be futile to try to move the date for such a local event that has been established for years.
> 
> 73 Joel W5ZN
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2026 5:19 PM
> To: Jussi Eloranta <eloranta at aa6kj.hopto.org>
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> Subject: Re: [ADXA] Winterfest ADXA members today
> 
> I agree with Jussi,
> 
> Need to move it off ARRL DX CW weekend. I’m having CW withdrawals…
> 
> It was great seeing everyone!
> 
> 73
> 
> David A. Norris, K5UZ
> Director, Delta Division
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 21, 2026, at 3:32 PM, Jussi Eloranta <eloranta at aa6kj.hopto.org> wrote:
>> 
>>  Hi,
>> 
>> Yes, the winterfest went really well! Unfortunately it overlapped with the ARRL DX contest - I hope I can change that for the next time.
>> 
>> All cleared up now and I ready to hit the sofa ;-)
>> 
>> Jussi (aa6kj)
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