[SADXA] DXPedition to Midway Island

[Wes]

Bryce,

Unfortunately, while often wanting to go on DXpeditions the opportunity never 
presented.  When I was young enough, I was too busy raising a family and trying 
to make a living.  When I retired and had time and money I had a disabled wife 
that I could not leave.  Now, I have time and money but most groups would 
consider me too old and even though I'm near the top of the Honor Roll, too 
inexperienced.

So, I can't advise you with first hand knowledge, but there are a few members 
who have been on expeditions.  Perhaps they will chime in.  I believe one 
additional of thing that is looked at beside operating skills and health is the 
ability to get along with other people in trying circumstances.  I think this is 
why pretty much the same old guys go on these things time after time because 
they all know each other.

Besides our club members, the Central Arizona DX Association (CADXA) has several 
members that have been on many expeditions.  I would suggest that you might 
contact Ned, AA7A, for advice.  He has been everywhere and often presents to our 
club after each expedition.

Wes  N7WS


On 8/3/2019 1:04 PM, Bryce Chanes wrote:
> I met some of you at the last meeting, my name is Bryce Chanes, my call is
> KR0CKT (Kay-Rocket).
>
> Last month I participated in the IARU HF World Championships, my first ever
> real HF contesting experience. Operating SSB, unassisted, high power, I
> managed over 1,100 contacts my first 24-hour event. My main fascination
> with contesting and DX come from an insatiable travelling bug. The
> potential in the future to go on interesting and unique DXpeditions is
> really exciting to me.
>
> I don't know other member's backgrounds with participating in DXpeditions,
> but if it is possible, I would like to seek some mentorship and learn what
> these DXpeditions actual value in a ham, besides money and time off. I want
> to know that I am good at operating in a style that suites a DXpedition and
> practice for it.
>
> What skills does a strong candidate for a DXpedition have?
>
> Thank you all,
>
> Bryce Chanes