[MCARC] [Fwd: W4DXCC Announcement 3]

[Nate Bargmann]

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Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 19:18:17 -0700
From: W4DXCC DX and Contest Convention <info at w4dxcc.com>
To: n0nb at n0nb.us
Subject: W4DXCC Announcement 3

Hello Club Leaders and Friends,

It is still not too late to come and join in on the fun at W4DXCC located nearby in Pigeon Forge, TN.  For 2/3rds of the U.S. it is less than a days drive.  Bring your ham friends and drive on over.  There are only three big DX conventions in the USA,  but none of them are in the Southeast except W4DXCC.

Please forward this email to your clubs and friends, Thank You!

The Bootcamp Drill Sargent's are made up of experienced hams who will teach the class in the ways of Amateur Radio.  They start from the basics and show how to setup an amateur radio station step by step.  Antennas are important to any HF station so antennas will be built, tested and erected.  The class will learn what frequency bands are and how they should use the bands and modes on those bands.   The class will also learn how to use the radio to make contacts using the antenna they built.   After each contact we show how the QSO is to be logged.  Then everyone learns what DX is and how the  call signs from other countries differ from those of North American.

After lunch the class learns about Contesting and how to enter a contest.  Contesting is fun and teaches the amateur radio operator skills while being competitive using the radio.   The class will learn what a DXpedition is and how to make contacts with a DXpedition.  We explain what a DX station is and how to tune for them and make contacts with a DX station.  Once the contacts are made everyone learns how to confirm those contacts.  Sending and receiving paper QSL cards completes the process.

As you can see the Ham Radio Bootcamp Elmering session is a must see for New and Experienced hams alike.  Everyone is sure to learn the proper way to use and enjoy their HF radios.  If you know a new ham who you think is needing this kind of session, please forward them this email and encourage them to attend W4DXCC.

Make your reservations today, do not miss out on all of the fun.  Bring the family for a weekend getaway.  Shopping for Mom, amusement parks for the kids and a DX and Contest convention for you.  There is something for everyone in Pigeon Forge, TN

I will see you at the W4DXCC Convention!

Click - **W4DXCC.COM** ( http://w4dxcc.com/index.html )

Dave Anderson, K4SV

Team Leader, W4DXCC

Dave at w4dxcc.com

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