[Elecraft] Early report on IDXC, Visalia

[Bill Frantz]

I got in too late to register, but I had registered for the 
topband dinner. The program at the dinner was, Les Kalmus, W2LK: 
"ZL9HR - The Auckland and Campbell Island 160m Challenge." Nice 
moviesand photos of a sail boat in gale force winds, territorial 
sea lions, and several species of albatross. As may be all too 
familiar, weather and seas delayed the arrival, setup and 
operations. Weather also ate a number of their antennas, which 
looked more like pretzels than efficient radiators. And the 
island was cold and wet with highs between 6C and 12C. It sounds 
like they had a fun trip.

The rest of the evening included a presentation from Hi-Z 
Antennas (by K7TJR) on their topband receive antennas, and the 
drawing of door prizes. It was a fun evening where many old 
friends met again face-to-face.

Cheers - Bill, AE6JV

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