Topband: DX Window No Long Relevant
As a courtesy, last weekend our Multi operation, as a courtesy, refrained from calling CQ in what some still consider the DX Window (1830 - 1835). BUT lets be realistic here, this is 2011, not 1961. Split operation, a necessary operating technique of the W1BB era is no longer necessary. Frequency allocations between ITU regions and individual countries have become more aligned. All world class radios have narrow filtering capability, etc. fully capable of handling the worst pileups. The need for a window has diminished to the point it has become irrelevant in today's world. Only the ARRL seems to hold onto the notion of a DX window in their 160 contest rules, but they are well known for there slowness to react to current world realities. So I vote we assume THE 160M DX WINDOW is DEAD and move on to topics which might have significantly more value to the masses. 73, John W2GD/P40W ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
Topband: Top Band Dinner - Visalia 2011
The 2011 Top Band Dinner at the Visalia DX Convention is now open for reservations. WHEN: Friday, April 15, 2011 starting at 6:30 PM. WHERE: Convention Hotel - Holiday Inn - Visalia CA. PROGRAM: The Low Bands from VP8ORK South Orkneys. DOOR PRIZES: AlphaPower, Array Solutions, ARRL, CQ Magazine, The Daily DX, The DX Store, DX Publishing, DXEngineering, Elecraft, Elecraft-Covers, Icom, INRAD, NCDXF, Nifty Accessories, Palomar, The QSL Man, Steppir, Ten-Tec, Waterproof Log Books, Yaesu . maybe more! MENU: Miner 49er BBQ buffet dinner. No host bar. COST: $37 (USD)/person. If you wish to attend, please send me an email with the number of reservations you would like along with CALL, FIRST LAST NAME, and contact EMAIL address for each person. You will receive a return email confirming availability along with payment information. A SELL OUT IS EXPECTED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! 73! Steve WB6RSE ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
