Dave, W2DAN, Completes DXCC

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Dave, W2DAN, who joined NCRC last year, has recently completed his Mixed DXCC Certificate.  DXCC is regarded as the ultimate award for DX-hunters, and has been issued for 77 years.  This is an excellent award to chase for those newly interested in HF.  Even though we are on the declining side of the solar cycle, DX will still be plentiful on 20 meters for almost all the day, and for several hours during the daylight on 15 and 10 meters.

DXCC is maintained by the ARRL, and it is well integrated into Logbook of the Year, the ARRL electronic log.  This makes it more easy than ever to get confirmation of contacts.

Congratulations to Dave on his accomplishment!

W2DAN DXCC

Initial Review of ARISS Technical Proposal Favorable

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ariss_logoThe ARISS Technical Team (Mike K1NPT, Jeff KA1NGP, and Bob WB4SON) presented their initial technical proposal to the ARISS mentor this afternoon and received positive initial feedback.

A couple of tweaks will be required to the equipment list to optimize things (two complete stations must be provided and the RF requirements are pretty high for both the TX and RX paths to ensure a horizon to horizon contact).  Plus the audio/visual details still need development.

The goal is to have the proposal submitted within the next week or so.