Goals and Objectives of SFDXA
To bring together persons having a mutual interest in the DX field of amateur radio and promote goodwill through the use of amateur radio.
- To provide the South Florida area with a unified voice in matters affecting our interests to the DX and Contest Advisory Committees.
- To help newcomers to the world of DXing.
- To encourage proper DX operating techniques on the bands and encourage group attendance at conventions and other amateur activities.
- Provide an area wide amateur radio communications system using VHF. Our 2 meter repeater is on 147.330 MHz
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS REWARDS…
- Full Members have access to the club station and also have voting rights to determine club business;
- Meet active members of the local DX community
- Hear informative speakers; witness technical demonstrations of new amateur products;
- Learn about propagation, antennas, digital operating modes and more. Meet DXpedition team members;
- Greet foreign DXers touring South Florida;
- View rare DXpedition videos, and strategize with others about how to work upcoming DXpeditions
And More…….
- Present your QSL cards in person for DXCC and CQ Award credit to our local, authorized, card examiner who is present at our regular meetings;
- Exchange DX information daily with fellow members on the SFDXA wide area repeater;
- Learn from our DXCC Honor Roll members the operating secrets you need to know to achieve that level of distinction;
- Acquire valuable information on the SFDXA website;
- Obtain physical assistance from other members for your tower and antenna projects;
- Operate the HF bands from a well-equipped club station (Full Members only);
- Advance your knowledge of proper DX operating techniques and etiquette;
- Enjoy periodic, private, SFDXA social gatherings;