“DXing from the Black Hole” 2
Presented by 2013 W9DXCC and DX University
The DX University program for 2013 W9DXCC will be held Friday September 20th. The program is intended for both relatively new as well as more seasoned DX’ers. This year’s program offers a full day of 6 classroom sessions, plus a software lab and live chat room.
The software applications room will be available from 9am to 4pm. All software presented during the day and presenters will be available for further questions and discussion.
Immediately following the last presentation complimentary pizza and pop will be available.
Instructors:
Mike McGirr K9AJ
John Sweeney K9EL
Carl Luetzelschwab K9LA
Paul Defelice K9NU
Dave Patton NN1N
Jack Hudson W9MU
Friday September 20 – Class Schedule
Friday September 20 – Class Schedule
| 9:00a | Antennas and Feed Lines (W9MU) | Survey of typical antennas, introduction to modeling software |
| 10:00a | Confirmations and DX Awards(NN1N) | QSL’ing, LoTW, and award programs |
| 11:00a | Station Software and DX Information (K9EL) | Stay on top of latest DX info and essential station software |
| Noon | Lunch (on your own) | |
| 1:00p | Digital DX’ing (K9NU) | DXCC and Honor Roll on digital modes |
| 2:00p | Propagation (K9LA) | DX’ing throughout the year – sunspots, seasons and bands |
| 3:00p | On Being DX, and Good Operating (K9AJ) | What it’s like on the other end, and best operating procedures |
Presentations:
| W9MU – Antennas And Feed Lines.pdf (1.03 MB) |
| NN1N – Confirmations And DX Awards.pdf (1.36 MB) |
| K9EL – Station Software And DX Information.pdf (2.51 MB) |
| K9NU – Digital DXing.pdf (1.53 MB) |
| K9AJ – Being DX And Good Operating.pdf (624.11 KB) |
| K9LA – Propagation.pdf (7.89 MB) |
| K9LA – VOAcap Tutorial.pdf (77.34 KB) |
| K9LA – W6EL Prop Tutorial.pdf (93.47 KB) |