[SFDXA] Hamvention DX Forum Press Release (April 16th)

[Bill]

*Press Release*
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*SWODXA DX Forum® ANNOUNCEMENT*
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April 16th, 2026
AJ8B => Bill Salyers (aj8b at arrl.org)
Southwest Ohio DX Association

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
*DX Forum Lineup is Set!*

  The DX Forum at the 2026 Dayton Hamvention promises a compelling and
thought-provoking lineup for amateur radio operators with a passion for 
DXing. Moderated by
Brian Bathe, AD8FD, and sponsored by the SouthWest Ohio DX Association, 
the forum will
showcase world-class DXpeditions, innovative operating techniques, and 
hard-earned lessons
from challenging environments.
  This year’s DX Forum features three in-depth presentations that span 
the extremes of
modern DXing, from the most remote islands on Earth to fully remote, 
solar-powered operations
and real-world lessons learned when conditions do not go as planned.

*3Y0K Bouvet Island: The Second Time Around*
Presented by Dennis Ward, KT8X, and Bob Ronk, W9AP

Returning to Bouvet Island after the limited 3Y0J activation, the 3Y0K 
team set out to
deliver the level of operation the DX community had hoped for. This 
presentation offers a
behind-the-scenes look at the immense planning, logistics, weather 
challenges, and equipment
hurdles involved in mounting a second activation of one of the rarest 
and most difficult DXCC
entities.

*Desecheo 2026 DXpedition:*
*The First All Solar Powered Unattended DXpedition in History*
Presented by Otis Vicens, NP4G, and Ez Prado, HI3R

This groundbreaking presentation details the KP5 Desecheo operation, 
which brought the
island back on the air using a fully remote, solar-powered platform. 
Operating unattended for
more than 40 days and logging over 100,000 QSOs, the team relied on 
advanced power
management, propagation planning, and multistream FT8 to maximize 
results while conserving
energy. Attendees will gain insight into the technical, logistical, and 
personal challenges of
running a world-class DXpedition remotely.

*Failures and Lessons Learned from DXing in Adverse Conditions*
Presented by Paul Ewing, N6PSE

   Not every DXpedition follows the plan. Paul Ewing shares candid 
stories of operations
impacted by weather, equipment failures, logistics breakdowns, and human 
factors. This session
focuses on what went wrong, what was learned, and how those experiences 
can help future
DXpeditions better prepare for the unexpected.

   The DX Forum will also feature a special prize drawing courtesy 
of*Icom America,*
giving attendees the opportunity to win an*Icom IC-705*. Icom’s 
continued support of the DX
community helps make events like the Hamvention DX Forum possible, and 
their sponsorship is
sincerely appreciated.
   The DX Forum will be held*Saturday in Room 1 from 10:15 am to 1:20 
pm* at the 2026
Dayton Hamvention. Whether you are an experienced DXpeditioner or an 
operator looking to
expand your horizons, the DX Forum offers unique insights, real-world 
experiences, and
valuable takeaways from some of the most challenging operations in 
amateur radio.
   You may also consider attending the DX Dinner held at the Marriott 
Hotel at the
University of Dayton Friday night. There will be a cash bar starting at 
5:30 p.m., with dinner
served at 7:00 The keynote speaker will be NA2AA, David Minster.
   This is an excellent opportunity to meet new hams and to renew old 
acquaintances as
well as to learn about past DXpeditions and those in the planning stages.

   Tickets are going fast, so don’t wait too long. Go now 
tohttps://swodxaevents.org/dinner-tickets/
to secure a seat

Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW - E-mail addresses:
<kb8nw at hotmail.com> <mailto:kb8nw at hotmail.com>  and<kb8nw at arrl.net> 
<mailto:kb8nw at arrl.net>
Editor of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin (OPDX - DXer's Tool of Excellence)
President of the "Northern Ohio DX Association" (NODXA)
DX Advisor for the "Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society
Past ARRL Assistant Director of the Great Lakes Division (1996-2022)
Sysop of the "Basic Amateur Radio Frequency BBS" (BARF80.ORG 
<http://BARF80.ORG>)

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