DX Code Of Conduct

I fully endorse the DX Code of Conduct because change begins with one ham radio operator helping another and change is most effective when it is implemented between two ham radio operators.

Each tenant in the code speaks to practice, practice, and practice a little more. The code is a local solution, one that I believe, big picture like organizations and/or committees are better positioned to endorse rather than implement.

It is my responsibility to implement the DX Code of Conduct when operating my wireless equipment. Is is also my responsibility to lead by example and the code is a great example of what hamdom DXers want to achieve when competing in the swarm.

Chase DX! 

DXpedition2011 | T32C

T32C is more like a friend than a DXpedition because their signal is consistent. I've grown accustomed to hearing them while spinning the analog dial on the TS850S through successive weekends. The team, at least in my opinion, went to great length to ensure stations like mine had an opportunity at logging their signal.

Indeed, four bands running a mighty 55 watts into a ground mounted, three band trapped vertical in addition one helical wound vertical at less than a quarter wavelength mounted on the second floor terrace railing with two quarter wave radials, speaks to the tenacity and skill of team T32C.

Stay thirsty for DX my friends.

DXpedition2011 | TX7M

Cycle 24 magnetizes Five Cities DXers to include one Beach Boy Amateur Radio Club participant as TX7M was heard on 10m this evening. The team's signal peaked s8 on the TS850S as 55 watts into a 3BTV with ground radials competed against other signals from Europe, South America, Japan, and North America.

I heard TX7M about 30 minutes prior to sunset logging stations up frequency however I'm still competing against amplifier driven stations with optimal antenna systems. The swarm may dissipate after a few days however I'll listen for the team through the weekend.

My target is logging them on 10, 15, and 20m before powering down the station late Sunday afternoon.

Chase DX!

My #hamr Weekend Update

No one is sleeping in the Five Cities because of Cycle 24 and its stellar weekend numbers. We can't seem to pull ourselves away from the wireless sets because of bumper crop like conditions on the high bands. There are swarms of signals occupying previously vacant spectrum spaces. The big buzz in the Cities is 10m and its exceptional opening into Eu in the morning. European signals are pushing local s-meters beyond the ham radio fun zone.

I successfully logged K7P, a special event station located in the Alaskan Maritime National Wildlife Reserve, on Friday night. The Outbacker Joey vertical antenna system continues delivering choice DX signals on 12m as well, so far in the computer log; FG5FR, JH0NRR, and JH0INP.

Solid signals out of Japan on 12m in the late afternoon.

Enjoyed coaching Jamboree On-The-Air participants yesterday afternoon. Troop 143 is a stellar group with great leadership. Three stations were set-up with wire antennas and one Buddipole. The troop logged one JA JOTA station, one VO1 station, and NS0BS in Kansas City in addition to stateside Qs.

Prop is up!