Category Archives: DX

Operating from Distant Locales

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

At the November 19, 2011 meeting Rick Cook, AB4U, a regular guest at the DDXG monthly meetings, gave a presentation on operating from distant locales.  From foreign countries, to boats, to remote areas in Texas, the presentation covered how to … Continue reading →

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Presentation on Solar Numbers

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

Robert, W4BNO, gave a presentation on “Solar Numbers and Amateur radio propagation” at the October 2011 monthly membership meeting.  This presentation discussed Solar Flux Index, Sunspot numbers, K index, A index and how these affect the upper atmosphere.  This also … Continue reading →

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12M DXCC

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

Husband & Wife 12m DXCC – Bruce WD4LBR and Sheila K4WNW both received their 12 meter DXCC awards. Presenting the certificates is club Vice-President, Josh KD4ZDQ.    

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2010 ARRL DX Contest

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

Congratulations are in order for DDXG members Duke W1ZA and Andrew K4PUF. The duo, along with Bob W4DR and Ed NW4V won first place Virginia Section for the 2010 ARRL International DX Contest, in the multi-operator single category. The team, … Continue reading →

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Costa Rica

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

Costa Rica DDXG Headed To Costa Rica DDXG QRV in Costa Rica – February 26, 2011 – Five members of DDXG will join hams from our sister club, CVCC, for participation in the ARRL International Phone DX Contest on March … Continue reading →

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Five Band DXCC

Posted on July 7, 2009 by

Roy Davis brings home 5 band DXCC DDXG member Roy Davis (WK4Y) earned five band DXCC. Roy WK4Y achieves 5-band DXCC. Licensed since 1957, DDXG member Roy Davis did not start chasing DX until the 1980s. He recently uploaded his … Continue reading →

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