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Discussion relating to chasing DX.

Updated DXCC Records

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Rob Smith

This weekend, I updated my DXCC records, and submitted an application for additional endorsements using the LoTW pending credits. In addition, the web page was updated to add a pull down selection under DXCC that displays my current status.  Also, … Continue reading →

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2012 Most Wanted DX Survey is now open

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Rob Smith

The DX Publishing, Inc. web site has their annual survey open for you input. I just finished putting in the countries that I still need. Be sure to let them know what you still need as well.  Just go to … Continue reading →

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SDR

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Rob Smith

Last night, I enjoyed tuning around on the 20 meter band from a website in Romania. It was interesting to hear the opening from here in California into Europe from the European side.  WebSDR is an excellent place to find … Continue reading →

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Propagation

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Rob Smith

There was a nice opening from the west coast of the United States into Europe on 15, 17 and 20 meters tonight around 0000 UTC to 0300 UTC. Hope conditions are as good for this weekend’s CQ WW WPX CW … Continue reading →

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OQRS

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Rob Smith

Oh, how times have changed!  It was not that long ago, that after making a couple of contacts with a DX expedition, I would sit at my desk, and fill out some paper cards. Next I would find some nice … Continue reading →

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