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Did you know that NCDXF can sell your old gear?

Donate your used, but good condition radios or accessories to NCDXF! You will not only find a new home for your equipment, but you will be helping out the next DXpedition with the funds generated by the sale. For those in the U.S., you can also deduct the appropriate value for your taxes (see your tax advisor). Click here for more details.


The Northern California DX Foundation was founded in 1972 to assist worthwhile amateur radio and scientific projects with funding and equipment. Although the words “Northern California” still appear in its title, the activities of the Foundation are international in scope rather than regional.

At its inception, the NCDXF received a substantial capital donation from Lee Shaklee, W6BH. The Foundation has carefully invested this capital. The interest income it earns, plus contributions from members, provides the funds the Foundation has available to spend each year on DX and scientific activities. We cannot overemphasize the importance of our members' initial and follow-up donations because the interest income alone is not sufficient to cover the Foundation's annual budget. The Foundation is an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law for United States taxpayers.

A board of directors is responsible for overseeing all of the Foundation's business and DX support activities. Most of the directors and the volunteer advisors who assist them have held responsible positions in the business or academic worlds. They all are active amateurs and ardent DXers with the Honor Roll well represented. The Foundation does not have a paid staff, and no Foundation officer, director or advisor receives a salary or compensation in any form.


2008-9 NCDXF Funded DXpeditions

Since the April 2008 Visalia DX Convention, NCDXF has approved a total of $31,700 in grants to DXpeditions.

Have you worked any of these? If so, consider making a donation!

June ‘08
    4W6R Timor Lorosa’e
July '08
    VK9XWW Christmas Island
August ‘08
    VK9CJW Cocos-Keeling
September '08
    OJ0B Market Reef
October ‘08
    VK9DWX Willis Island
November ‘08
    A5100A Bhutan
January ‘09
    E44M Palestine (Bethlehem)
    FW5RE Wallis & Fortuna
February ‘09
    K5D Desecheo Island
March ‘09
    VK9LA Lord Howe Island
April ‘09
    S04R Western Sahara


Major Contributors 2009

NCDXF sincerely appreciates all of the contributions we receive annually from many Radio Amateurs and DXer's.
Please note that "directed contributions" to specific DXpeditions are not considered a donation to NCDXF.

Contributions that do count toward the designation as a Major Contributor are those designated to
the General Fund, the W6EEN Memorial Scholarship Fund, and/or the NCDXF Beacons Fund.

We particularly want to recognize those major contributors who were extremely generous in 2009:

Northern California DX Club
Rochester Amateur Radio Expo, Central Arizona DX Association (K7UGA), Northern Illinois DX Association, K2PLF, W6EUF, San Diego DX Club, Southern California DX Club, WØGJ, Southeastern DX & Contesting Organization and W6OTC
Hualapai Amateur Radio Club (WB6RER), W6JZH, W6OSP, N4JJ, N7ZA, K6IPV, K6RIM, MDØCCE and W5DNT
W6RS, W8NF, JA1EM, K7BV, WØYK, NU6T, OX3MC, W7KU, W5ZPA, JQ2UOZ, K4TKM, KI6T, Twin City DX Association (WØTDX), NE1RD, K6TA, K6UM, NW6P, KA8Q, Mississippi Valley DX/Contest Club, WB9Z, N6OX, N6PSE, NN6W and K6ANP

Note to contributors: click any of the metallic logos above to access downloadable images for your use.


Directors

Bruce Butler, W6OSP (President); Glenn Johnson, WØGJ (Vice President); Tom McShane, NW6P (Secretary/Treasurer);
Tim Totten, N4GN; Steve Merchant, K6AW; Chuck Ternes, N6OJ; Glenn Vinson, W6OTC;
Ken Anderson, K6TA; Dave Pugatch, KI6WF.

Advisors

Charles Mason, W4NJK; Len Geraldi, K6ANP; Al Burnham K6RIM; Peter Jennings, VE3SUN/AB6WM (Webmaster Beacons);
Dick Wilson, K6LRN (Video Library); Steve Lund, K6UM (Beacon Support); Ed Muns, WØYK; Doug Bender, WW6D (Webmaster).

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All Rights Reserved
Tel. (707) 337-0983


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