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IDXC 2017

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Ron Rosson
Geek, Ham Radio Operator, Tech Enthusiast

The stars have aligned and I have found the time and the finances to be able to attend the International DX Convention. This is will be my first time attending this convention that my dad (N6XT) has been attending for quite some time. This is also the first time both my dad and I will be attending something together that we both share a passion for.

I am looking forward to the face to face QSO’s with everyone that I have either met on the air, or have e-mailed back and forth be it directly or via one of the many e-mail reflectors I am a participant of.

I am also hoping to have at least enough credits for my MIXED 100 DXCC (purely LoTW confirmed) before the convention. So if you have not uploaded your LoTW in awhile I would appreciate it if you can to help me get one step closer.

Hope to see you their!

73 de KF5JRA
Ron

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