Welcome to Welcome to Northern Northern

California DX ClubCalifornia DX Club

October 15, 2009October 15, 2009

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Tonight’s AgendaTonight’s Agenda• Club Business

– Introduction of Officers– Introductions of Members– New members– DX news– QSTs

• The status of the sunspot cycle• Feature Presentation

– Low Tech DXpeditions by Bill Fontes, W6TEX• NCDXC Raffle

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NCDXC Officers for 2009/10NCDXC Officers for 2009/10• Officers

– President Craig Bradley AE6RR– Vice Pres Phil Steffora K6TT– Secretary Russ Bentson K6KLY– Treasurer Jose Picazo Jr. WT6X

• Directors– Steve Jones N6SJ – Jim Abraham W6EB – John Eisenberg K6YP (Past President)– Risto Kotalampi W6RK (Ex Officio)

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Introductions of Members Introductions of Members & Guests& Guests

• Let’s Go Around the room… – Introduce yourself & any guests– Tell us what new DX you have bagged (or

didn’t)– Any short Show & Tell?– Any other news you wish to share?

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New members?New members?

• Secretary’s Report– Russ, K6KLY

– Russ has applications…– Membership Voting?

DX NEWSDX NEWS

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K4M - Midway 2009K4M - Midway 2009• THE 2009 EXPEDITION TO MIDWAY

ISLAND• 11 October to 19 October 2009

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Best Time to Work K4MBest Time to Work K4M

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20 M Propagation from KH4 20 M Propagation from KH4 @ 0400 UTC (9 PM local)@ 0400 UTC (9 PM local)

W6JA KH4EU

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TX5SPM – Nuku Hiva IsTX5SPM – Nuku Hiva Is

• The TX5SPA group is moving to Nuku Hiva Is. (#19 most wanted)

• Oct 16 - 22

QSTsQSTs

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Last Call! Dues are DueLast Call! Dues are Due

• Your annual dues are due today!– Unless you are a Life or Honorary Member of course

• The dues are $24 per year ($39 for families)

• The roster will be compiled from the database at the end of the month

• Please be sure that your information is correct

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November MeetingNovember Meeting• Antenna Forum – Part 2

– Kristen McIntyre, K6WX– Jim Brown, K9YC– Dean Straw, N6BV– Craig Bradley, AE6RR (moderator)

• The meeting will be at Harry’s Hofbrau– 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose– Get there early for a good seat!

• Please submit questions in advance to Phil, K6TT

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Holiday LuncheonHoliday Luncheon

• Dec 12 – 11AM• Michael’s Shoreline Restaurant• Presentation – Midway Island 2009

– By Kevin Rowett, K6TD & Tom Berson, ND2T

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DXer NewsDXer News

• Editor - Phil, K6TT• Phil is looking for a new editor to take over

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NCDXC NetNCDXC Net• Net coordinator - Don, AA6W• If you would like to be a net control,

please see or contact Don• Please Remember - NCDXC Net

– Every Thursday 8pm – Except on monthly meeting nights (3rd Thurs)– On W6TI repeater, 147.360 MHz, PL 110.9

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Tonight’s RaffleTonight’s Raffle• Mike W6WZ & Carolyn WB6ABC

have some great prizes!– 1st Prize: Yaesu FT-2500M 2M 65 Watt

Mobile Transceiver– 2nd Prize: MP-1 Super Antenna Portable HF

Antenna covers 7-50 Mhz– Many other prizes as well

• Got Tickets?– see Carolyn or Mike – 6 for $5 - 12 for $10 - 24 for $20

• GOOD LUCK!

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Badges we have Badges!Badges we have Badges!• K6FCW – Frank• KG6TT – Ralph• K6UJ – Bob• K1DOD – Jonathan• KI6ZHC – Andy

• If you here, please claim your badge

• If you know one of these Ops, please let them know

We Don't Need No Stinking Badges!

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Additional QSTsAdditional QSTs

• Amateur Radio Technology Day– Saturday November 7th – 8AM to 9PM – At SLAC

• Does anyone have any other short announcements they would like to make?

• Flea Market?

Our Sunspot CycleOur Sunspot Cycle

Cycle 24 where are you?Cycle 24 where are you?

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Spotless DaysSpotless Days

• Current Stretch: 11 days• 2009 total: 223 days (78%)• Since 2004: 734 days• Typical Solar Min: 485 days

• Updated 12 Oct 09

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SOHO MDI Continuum Latest SOHO MDI Continuum Latest Image Image

The sun is blank--no sunspots.

Credit: SOHO/MDI

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The Farside of the Sun The Farside of the Sun

This holographic image

reveals no sunspots on the far side of the

sun.

Image credit: SOHO/MDI

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The Glorioso SpotsThe Glorioso SpotsThe sunspot number peaked on Sept 23 at 32 and the SFI peaked at 76

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PropagationPropagation

• There are reports that 20 M has some good openings to EU in the mornings (8-9 local)

• The 160 guys have been working EU also

FeatureFeaturePresentationPresentation

Low-Tech DXpeditionsLow-Tech DXpeditions

Bill Fontes, W6TEXBill Fontes, W6TEX

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RAFFLERAFFLETIME!TIME!

• Does anyone need tickets before we start?

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Thanks for Coming Tonight!Thanks for Coming Tonight!

• Remember the net next Thursday night!

• Pray for sunspots!• 73 & Good DX!