Respectfully Submitted, G. “Skip” Chraft, N6NFB
Meeting was called to order at 12:23 p.m. by Vice President Steve Allred, NC6R. There were 10 attending in person, with four more attending via zoom (sign-in sheet). There was one guest, the meeting speaker: Chris Knox, KI1P introduced by Steve Allred. Steve welcomed everyone. Each member introduced themselves.
Old Business
The June minutes were published in the Newsletter. The motion to accept was made by Norm Wilson N6JV, and seconded by Rick Casey, W6RKC.
The Treasurer’s quarterly report motion to accept was made by Rich Cutler, WC6H, and seconded by Norm Wilson, N6JV. Both motions passed unanimously.
New Business
Confirming and updating of MLDXCC focus contests list was discussed.
ARRL SS CW/PH, ARRL DX Phone/CW, ARRL 10 Meter, ARRL 160 Meter, Cal QSO Party. Approved at the Nov 12, 2016 general meeting.
Adding the ARRL RRTY roundup was suggested.
The club placed second in the last Cal QSO party, all members encouraged to participate this year.
Member Achievements
Jay Harmor, KE6GLA received a plaque for his National win In the June ARRL VHF contest, QRP.
Norm Wilson, N6JV, received the QSL card for his EME contact from E6 land he reported last month.
Steve Allred, NC6R, has 3 to go for 80 meter DXCC..
Upcoming Contests
- NAQP CW, August 2nd
- NCCC 55th anniversary celebration and contest, August 9th.
- Kentucky “Parks on the Air”, August 9th.
- NAQP SSB, August 16th.
- ARRL Rookie Roundup RTTY, August 17th.
- Ohio QSO Party, August 23rd.
- Hawaii QSO Party, August 23rd.
- US Islands QSO Party, August 30th.
- Colorado QSO Party, August 30th.
- Kansas QSO Party, August 30th.
More info can be found at contestcalendar.com
Upcoming DX Events
- South Cook Is. E51KEE
- ST. KITTS & NEVIS V47JA
- BRITISH VIRGIN IS. VP2V
- GREENLAND DL6YYM
- GUATEMALA TG4
- DODECANESE SV5
- PALAU T8
- BENIN TY2AA
- CHILE 3G1P
DX info is available at NG3K.com and DX425 News.
Announcements/Discussion
The IDXC 2026 convention is scheduled for Santa Maria on April 10 – 12, 2026.
IDXC 2027 has been announced, it is a go. NCDXC will once again be hosting the event scheduled for March 12 -14 2027 in Visalia.
Steve also encouraged us all to promote the club among our ham radio friends.
Next Meeting
Is Scheduled for August 30, location TBD.
A joint meetings with NCCC is in the works, date and location TBD.
Adjournment: Moved by Jay Harmor, KE6GLA and seconded by Steve Allred, NC6R, passed unanimously at 12:45 PM.
Presentation “QSO Party roving in Style” by Chris Knox KI1P. He outlines his acquisition of first one, and then a second retired news van, each with pneumatic masts and converting them to ham radio rover use. Amazing and inspiring stuff. Much more can be found at his website. Rich Cutler asked if there was any difficulty with wind against a big antenna at the top of the mast. Chris explained that each van weighed more than 10,00 pounds, providing ample ballast (and poor gas mileage).
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