[South Florida DX Association] SFDXA MAY 20 NET

[Edward Mordis]

The May 20 South Florida DX Association Net convened at 7:30 with the following patricipants: W3AZD,WB3ANE,WA4WTG,K4XZ,W4DL,N4IEW,KI4WDQ,WZ4S,KI4IQZ,AI4BG,W4OV AND W4EMM.

Comments from the people that attended the Dayton convention included:from W3AZD..."saw people hadn't seen in years and was overwelmed with QSL cards--from WB3ANE...''had a great  time and participated in the ARRL pr booth"-- from W4DL..."the forums were great at the promised land of ham radio and the prices were better than reasonable"...W4OV and W4EMM  were so impressed with all the favorable talk concerning the convention that they decided they would attend Dayton 2010...(how bout we put a little bit $ away each meeting,take a bus and go and enjoy?...just a thought...any interest?)
Stations, working dx this past week, said conditions for the most part were "flat"  and "bands were noisey"...

I'd like to offer a few things that I think we should be aware of/concerned about...
  
Take the time to advise your US House of Representative person that HR 2160,The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009,is very important to us;see what it's about at the ARRL home page and do your part...

 The annual WX4NHC On-the-Air Station Test from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami takes place Saturday, May 30
1300-2100 UTC. The purpose of this annual Station Test is to test all radio equipment, computers and antennas using as many
modes and frequencies as possible. This is not a contest or simulated hurricane exercise.WX4NHC will be on the air on HF, VHF and UHF, plus 2 and 30 meters. Suggested SSB frequencies are 3.950, 7.268, 14.325, 21.325 and 28.525 MHz, +/-QRM...

Monday,May 25, is Memorial Day.Take a moment to remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice and make sure you display your flag ...

The next net session on May 27 will include a presentation by NZ5N.He will discuss the operation of all the digital modes used at K4FK,our club station...

The next dinner meeting will be on July 8th...

73,Ed,W4EMM