Join the Elmers at DX Engineering and a host of Ham Radio luminaries on Saturday, July 25, 2020, for the first DXE Virtual Hamfest and DX Academy—two online events combined into a full day of fun, learning, and drawings for DX Engineering gift cards.
Both events are free and open to all. Click here to register. Once signed up, you will receive a link to access the events in real-time on the Zoom webinar platform, or you can watch live on the DX Engineering YouTube channel.
The day kicks off with the DXE Virtual Hamfest, featuring presentations from top contributors to OnAllBands (DX Engineering’s blog site), and the latest news and answers to your questions about recent and upcoming products, including the RF-KIT RF2K-S Linear Amplifier (sold exclusively in North America by DX Engineering), the RT-4500HD Heavy-Duty Rotator, and the Ladder Line Surge Protector.
DXE Virtual Hamfest Schedule (times are EDT)
9 am: Introduction by Tim Duffy, K3LR, CEO of DX Engineering
9:15 am: DXE Product Discussion with Scott Jones, N3RA
9:30 am: Ward Silver, N0AX, Radiosport: Training for Public Service
10 am: DXE Product Discussion with Steve Hannah, KC8YSU
10:15 am: Sean Kutzko, KX9X, Working Amateur Radio Satellites
10:45 am: DXE Product Discussion with Tim Duffy, K3LR
11 am: Anthony Luscre, K8ZT, Youth in Amateur Radio
11:30 am: DXE Question and Answer, Wrap-up, and Drawing for a $1,000 DX Engineering Gift Card*
The afternoon will be all about improving your skills at making long-distance contacts. Sponsored by Icom America and DX Engineering, the first-ever online DX Academy brings together experts to share advice from their years of on-air experience.
DX Academy (times are EDT)
1 pm: Introduction by Tim Duffy, K3LR
1:15 pm: Jerry Rosalius, WB9Z, Low Band Antennas for DXing
2:15 pm: Ray Novak, N9JA, Icom Product Showcase, IC-705
2:45 pm: Glenn Johnson, W0GJ, VP6R DXpedition to Pitcairn Island
3:45 pm: Valerie Hotzfeld, NV9L, Operating Tools and Ideas for Becoming a Better DXer
4:45 pm: Wrap-up and Drawing for a $1,000 DX Engineering Gift Card*
*To win, you must be registered and present on Zoom during the drawings. Look for more information on Facebook and OnAllBands in the coming days.
