[EIDXA] Jan 11 meeting minutes

[Richard Haendel]

EIDXA

Minutes of the Jan 11, 2003 meeting



Craig, K0CF called the meeting order at 7:30 PM at Kirkwood CC in Iowa Hall

31 Hams answered the CQ call.



Introductions were made all around.



Treasurer's report: W3ACO indicated a balance of $1638.73 in our checking 
account. Recent expenditures included Iowa repeater association dues and web 
hosting annual fee.



Web site report: Jason, KD0MND reports the web pages are still being 
updated; the roster section has not been included. For those interested in 
the old format please visit www.eidxa.org/oldsite.



There were no new members inducted into the club.



There was a discussion of the DX selection criteria. K0CF put up an Excel 
spreadsheet originally authored by Rick, N0YY.  Additional factors were 
included for review.  Added factors were a sliding score for position on the 
DX list top 100 and time interval between QRV operations.  Representative 
scores were shown for HK0NA, NH8S, PT0S and ZL9HR.    All scored high 
indicating that even though previously, we empirically selected what 
DXpeditions to contribute to; we did a good job considering all the factors.



Some members wanted to score upcoming DXpeditions. For those interested, 
please send me an e-mail and I will send a copy of the Excel spreadsheet



Rick, N0YY, discussed contest scores and that the club should send in scores 
collectively as a method to build composite scoring.  Society of Midwest 
Contesters. For more information please visit  www.w9smc.com



Some members indicated a desire to develop a want list naming the top five 
or 10 DX entities. Please indicate your selection and send to W3ACO or K0CF.



Formal meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.



Crag Thompson, K9CT provided an excellent presentation on the recent NH8S 
expedition to Swains Island.  He gave us an inside look on the many problems 
overcome and the incredible support provided by the staff on Swains Island.



Following that presentation, Craig provided a first look of the building of 
K9CT incredible contest station. Please visit www.K9CT.us for more 
information.









Rich Haendel W3ACO