2021 Schedule of Events
Friday, September 10
DX University and Contest University will run concurrently on Friday. You may attend session in either university. Morning coffee will be provided, as will a pizza luncheon at 12:00 PM.
2021 University Schedule
Morning coffee courtesy of Metro DX Club
DX University
| 7:30 | Registration | |
| 8:30 | Introduction | Ed Schumacher WA9GQK |
| 9:00 | Understanding Propagation in Preparation for Cycle 25 | Carl Leutzelschwab K9LA |
| 10:00 | First Tower, Lessons Learned | John McCormick K9KE |
| 11:00 | Lightening Protection for the Radio Amateur | Lloyd Berg N9LB |
| 12:00 | Lunch | |
| 1:00 | DXCC and FT8 | Anthony Willard AB9YC |
| 2:00 | Operating Practices and Etiquette for DX’ers | Bernie McClenny W3UR |
| 3:10 | Ground Screens As a Replacement or Addition to Radial Systems for Verticals | Rob Sherwood NC0B |
| 4:00 | Conclusion/Q&A | Ed Schumacher WA9GQK |
Contest University
| 7:30 | Registration | |
| 8:30 | Introduction | Craig Thompson K9CT |
| 9:00 | VHF Contesting | Bob Striegl K2DRH |
| 10:00 | Before the Chair: Setting Your Goals | Anthony Willard AB9YC |
| 11:00 | In the Chair: Operating the Contest | Craig Thompson K9CT |
| 12:00 | Lunch | |
| 1:00 | Beyond the Chair: Analyzing Your Log | Mike Ricketts ND9G |
| 2:00 | Contest Propagation | Carl Leutzelschwab K9LA |
| 3:00 | RTTY Contesting | Tim Gennett K9WX |
| 4:00 | Conclusion/Q&A | Craig Thompson K9CT |
Saturday, September 11
2021 Program Schedule
Morning coffee & pastries courtesy of Icom America
| 8:00 AM | Doors Open/Registration | |
| 9:00 AM | Opening Remarks | Kermit Carlson W9XA |
| 9:15 AM | Club Log | Michael Wells G7VJR (via Zoom) |
| 10:00 AM | Door Prizes | Kermit Carlson W9XA |
| 10:15AM | Break | |
| 10:30 AM | DXpeditons and the Doctor | Arnie Shatz N6HC |
| 11:15 AM | Homebrewing High Power HF Solid State Amplifiers | Don Solberg K9AQ (via Zoom) |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | On your own |
| 1:00 PM | Door Prizes | Craig Thomson K9CT |
| 1:15 PM | ARRL Forum | Carl Luetzelschwab K9LA |
| 1:45 PM | VP8PJ South Orkney Islands | Gene Spinelli K5GS |
| 2:30 PM | Staying Safe in the World of Amateur Tower Work | Jim Idelson K1IR |
| 3:15 PM | Door Prizes | Craig Thompson K9CT |
| 3:30 PM | Break | |
| 3:45 PM | Transceiver Performance for the HF Contest & DX Operator | Rob Sherwood NC0B (via Zoom) |
| 4:30 PM | Door Prizes, Raffles Prizes, and Closing Remarks | Craig Thompson K9CT |
| 5:00 PM | CW Pile-Up Contest | Mike McGirr K9AJ & John Holmes W9ILY |
| 5:30 PM | Reception | |
| 7:00 PM | Banquet | Keynote Speaker: Dave Minster NA2AA |