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May 6, 2026 Meeting Highlights

The May 6 meeting began with the induction of two new full members of the Club - Rodger, KM4NS on the left and Chris, K4CLK on the right. The club welcomes seasoned DX'ers as well as newer HF operators wanting to learn more about the wonderful world of DX.

The Presentation

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Nearly all of the South Florida DX'ers in attendance worked KP5/NP3VI. It was an ATNO for some of us.The crowd learned how the DXpedition almost didn't happen due to the strict rules of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The amazing story will forever be a part of amateur radio history.
Otis explains how the group was able to fully fund a DXpedition that was able to give near-immediate LoTW confirmations to all. Their generosity to the ham radio community set an example we can all be proud of.
With the island in their sights, the team pulled off a 100% solar powered DXpedition of historical engineering and environmental significance. They exceeded their goal of 100,000 Q's! We learned about what may become the future of many DXpeditions to sensitive locations.
EZ, the head of the Manyana DX Foundation, discusses the self-sustaining features of his brilliant RDU's which didn't miss a beat over a 46 day deployment. It reads like a successful NASA mission.
At the end of the meeting, the Prize Chairman, Howard W6HDG, gave out the prizes to winners from the free door prize raffle. Congratulations, winners! Click on any of the pictures to go to the prize sponsor's webpage
Leo, K4ITA wins the Grand Prize, the UR5CDX CT-599MB Solid Brass CW Paddle
Dirk N4AN wins Ham Radio Deluxe Software!
It's Carlos' lucky night as he wins a second door prize, the $20 Gift Certificate from Mastrant Antenna Guying
Carlos, N4IS also snagged the $50 Gift Certificate from Alpha Antennas
EZ Prado, Sr. NK4DX/HI3R, one of our speakers for the evening, won Bob Heil's Ham Radio Handbook
Randy, N4QV, Past- President of SFDXA, won a $50 Gift card from ABR Industries, one of the top US Coaxial Cable Manufacturers.

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