2023 Schedule of Events
Please see the programs and universities page for confirmed presenters and program details.
Friday, September 15
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.
2023 University Schedule
Morning coffee courtesy of Metro DX Club
Luncheon courtesy of the family of Frank (K9HMB)
DX University, Contest University, and the lunch will be held in the Naper 1, 2, and 3 rooms.
DX University
Time | Program | Presenter |
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8:45 AM | Introduction | Ed (N9EP) |
9:00 AM | The role of the DX-pedition Pilot | Glenn (KE4KY) |
10:00 AM | Busting the pileup | Gene (K5GS) |
11:00 AM | Everything you wanted to know about LotW but were afraid to ask | Paula (K9IR) |
12:00 PM | Lunch (in Naper 2) | |
1:00 PM | DXpedition Roundtable Q&A | Glenn (W0GJ) Craig (K9CT) |
2:00 PM | Remote Station Design- A Case Study | John (K9EL) |
3:00 PM | The history and likely future of the DXCC award program | Bob (W5OV) |
4:00 PM | Closing | Ed (N9EP) |
Contest University
Time | Program | Presenter |
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8:45 AM | Introduction | Craig (K9CT) |
9:00 AM | Contest Station Building for the Beginner | Mike (W9MR) |
10:00 AM | Contest Operating | Craig (K9CT) |
11:00 AM | VHF Contesting 101 | Bob (K2DRH) |
12:00 PM | Lunch (in Naper 2) | |
1:00 PM | FT8/FT4 The Newest Contest Modes | Tim (K9WX) |
2:00 PM | Assisted Operation | Anthony (AB9YC) |
3:00 PM | Panel Discussion | |
4:00 PM | Closing | Craig (K9CT) |
Saturday, September 16
2023 Program Schedule
Morning coffee & pastries courtesy of ICOM America
All events located in the Grand Ballroom unless otherwise noted.
Time (CDT) | Program | Presenter |
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8:00 AM | Doors Open/Registration | |
9:00 AM | Opening Remarks | Kermit Carlson (W9XA) |
9:15 AM | FT8WW Crozet Expedition Summary (via Zoom) | Paul Granger (F6EXV) |
10:00 AM | Door Prizes | Kermit Carlson (W9XA) |
10:15 AM | Break | |
10:30 AM | The K9CT LUSO Tower Project | Craig Thompson (K9CT) |
11:15 AM | Cycle 25 Propagation Progress | Carl Luetzelschwab (K9LA) |
12:00 PM | Lunch – On Your Own | |
1:00 PM | Door Prizes | Craig Thompson (K9CT) |
1:15 PM | The DX Marathon (via Zoom) | Mark Wohlschlegel (WC3W) |
2:15 PM | ARRL Forum | Carl Luetzelschwab (K9LA) Bob Naumann (W5OV) Kermit Carlson (W9XA) Craig Thompson (K9CT) John Sweeney (K9EL) |
3:00 PM | Door Prizes | Craig Thompson (K9CT) |
3:15 PM | Break | |
3:30 PM | DXpeditioning with a RIB | Don Greenbaum N1DG |
4:30 PM | Door & Raffle Prizes – Closing Remarks | Craig Thompson (K9CT) |
5:00 PM | CW Pile-up Contest (Room TBA) | Mike McGirr (K9AJ) John Holmes (W9ILY) |
5:30 PM | Reception (Grand Ballroom Foyer) | |
7:00 PM | Banquet | Keynote Speaker: Glenn Johnson (W0GJ) |