Fellow DXers:
It is hard to believe that 2011 is almost in the record books.
Our tough economic times continued in the US , and most European countries caught the contagion as well. Hopefully 2012 will show real positive economic growth around the world and some degree of normalcy.
I had a chance to operate part of the CQWW on 10 meters and what a thrill to hear 10 come back to life after so many years. 10 meters and Field Day were my two biggest links to ham radio and I have missed that band.
As some of you may have read, I am retiring as President of NCDXF effective January 1, 2012. Our good friend Rusty Epps, W6OAT, has come back on the board and will be NCDXF's next President. Rusty brings tremendous depth and historical knowledge to the Foundation along with a wealth of new ideas and the plans to implement them going forward. Rusty has my full support in these endeavors and I will help him in any way that I can.
The Foundation has made good progress as we enter our 40th year and, unlike many volunteer organizations, we strive to continue to improve what we do.
Our contributor base remains strong even though the economy and attrition has taken its toll. We have over 65 new contributors so far this year and we even receive contributions from the widows of hams long deceased.
As most of you are aware, NCDXF is a 501(c)3 entity which means that contributions are tax-deductible for US amateurs. Please keep us in mind when you look at your year-end giving plans.
Contributions can easily be made on-line using our SSL secured web server:
http://www.ncdxf.org/pages/join_renew.html
where you can choose to use a credit card or PayPal. If you prefer to mail, our address is:
Northern California DX Foundation
PO Box 2012
Cupertino, CA 95015-2012
Have a very joyous holiday season and thanks for your support and friendship for the last five years.
73,
Bruce Butler
W6OSP
President, NCDXF
w6osp@aol.com
707-337-0983
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2012 |
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3D2ØCR - Conway Reef |
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WRTC 2014 - WRTC (July 2014) |
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E44M - Palestine (Bethlehem) |
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HKØNA- Malpelo (Jan/Feb 2012) |
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FT5GA - Glorioso Island |
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W7KFI/KH3 - Johnston Atoll (Jan/Feb 2012) |
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FW5RE - Wallis & Fortuna |
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TN2T - Congo (Jan/Feb 2012) |
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K4M - Midway Island |
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VP6T - Pitcairn Island (Jan/Feb 2012) |
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K5D - Desecheo Island |
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SØ4R - Western Sahara |
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2011 |
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TY1MS - Benin |
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OJØX - Market Reef (November 2011) |
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VK9LA - Lord Howe Island |
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T2T - Nauru (November 2011) |
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XV4D - Vietnam |
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TX7M - Marquesas (October 2011) |
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VK9XX - Christmas Island |
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TLØCW - Central African Rep. (October 2011) |
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ZYØT - Trindade |
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4W6A - Timor Leste (September 2011) |
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T32C - East Kiribati (September 2011) |
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2010 |
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3D2R - Rotuma (October 2011) |
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ZL8X - Kermadec (Nov/Dec 2010) |
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STØR - South Sudan (July-August 2011) |
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VK9N - Norfolk Is. (Dec 5- 12, 2010) |
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T31A - Central Kiribati (Apr 15-24, 2011) |
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ZK2A - Niue (Nov 19 - Dec 3, 2010) |
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S21YZ - Bangladesh (Mar 15-29, 2011) |
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9UØA - Burundi (Nov 2 - 9, 2010) |
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VU4PB - Andaman & Nicobar Is. (Mar 2011) |
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9XØSP - Rwanda (Oct-Nov, 2010) |
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CYØ - Sable Island (March, 2011) |
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5V7TT - Togo (Oct 10-23, 2010) |
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VK9C - Cocos Keeling Is. (Feb/Mar 2011) |
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PJ7E - Sint Maarten (Oct 10-20, 2010) |
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3CØC - Annobon Island (June, 2010) |
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E4X - Palestine (May/June 2010) |
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T31X - Pacific Islands (May/June 2010) |
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YI9PSE - Iraq (April 2-12, 2010) |
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