[ADXA] Winterfest ADXA members today

Mon Feb 23 17:44:39 EST 2026

"I'm sorry Dave, I can't do that"

On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM Stan Ross <k5vr.stan at gmail.com> wrote:

> Maybe just feed AI all the contests, all the hamfests within 500 miles
> (and holidays/birthdays/anniversariesetc) and let it build a calendar 😳
>
> Stan, K5VR
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 23, 2026, at 3:05 PM, Jay Bromley <jayw5jay at outlook.com> wrote:
>
> 
> Hi Joel,
> That was over 20-25 years ago now?
>
> I forget all the particulars, but at the time there seem to be more
> interests in the CW test than the SSB test.  I am sure there was also more
> stuff involved on choosing a hamfest date than just that one CW contest.  I
> just remember it being an issue with the CW guys during that frame and back
> two decades ago, ham radio was a much different place than it is today!
>
> For the record, I was never on the Russellville Hamfest committee.  So my
> take on things, may or may not be correct?
>
> I agree with you on today's current hamfest policies, that most hams these
> days simply don't care one way to the other!
>
> 73 de jay/w5jay..
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* w5znjoel at gmail.com <w5znjoel at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, February 22, 2026 8:02 AM
> *To:* 'Jay Bromley' <jayw5jay at outlook.com>
> *Cc:* adxa at mailman.qth.net <adxa at mailman.qth.net>
> *Subject:* RE: [ADXA] Winterfest ADXA members today
>
>
> Jay,
>
>
>
> If the Russellville hamfest used to be on that date then why did they move
> it to the weekend of the ARRL International DX Contest- Phone which has
> always been on the first full weekend of March?????? That doesn’t seem to
> be the reason for the date change.
>
>
>
> While DX and contests are important to us I still contend the large
> majority of local hamfest attendees and organizers could not care less
> about it and any attempt to change a hamfest date based solely on the fact
> the current date falls on a contest weekend is futile.
>
>
>
> As you note, selecting a date for an event the is suitable to everyone is
> extremely difficult. That’s obvious from trying to schedule ADXA events !!!
>
>
>
> 73 Joel W5ZN
>
>
>
> *From:* adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net <adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net> *On
> Behalf Of *Jay Bromley
> *Sent:* Saturday, February 21, 2026 9:08 PM
> *To:* Jussi Eloranta <eloranta at aa6kj.hopto.org>; w5znjoel at gmail.com
> *Cc:* adxa at mailman.qth.net
> *Subject:* Re: [ADXA] Winterfest ADXA members today
>
>
>
> HI Jussi,
>
> Kathy and I had thought about coming over, but there is just too much
> going on here right now.
>
>
>
> Russellville's hamfest use to be on that date as well and they moved it
> off to the ARRL SSB test.  The problem with most hamfests, is that you will
> plow right into someone else's hamfest if you are not careful.  Hamfest
> dates can be hard to adjust to at times.
>
>
>
> Glad you guys had a good one!
>
>
>
> 73 de jay/w5jay..
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *From:* *adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net <adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net>* <*adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> <adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net>*> on behalf of Jussi Eloranta <*eloranta at aa6kj.hopto.org
> <eloranta at aa6kj.hopto.org>*>
> *Sent:* Saturday, February 21, 2026 8:48 PM
> *To:* *w5znjoel at gmail.com <w5znjoel at gmail.com>* <*w5znjoel at gmail.com
> <w5znjoel at gmail.com>*>
> *Cc:* *adxa at mailman.qth.net <adxa at mailman.qth.net>* <*adxa at mailman.qth.net
> <adxa at mailman.qth.net>*>
> *Subject:* Re: [ADXA] Winterfest ADXA members today
>
>
>
> 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 <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-----
> From: *adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net <adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net>* <*adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> <adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net>*> On Behalf Of David Norris via ADXA
> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2026 5:19 PM
> To: Jussi Eloranta <*eloranta at aa6kj.hopto.org <eloranta at aa6kj.hopto.org>*>
> Cc: *adxa at mailman.qth.net <adxa at mailman.qth.net>*
> 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
> <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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