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SOUTHERN ARIZONA DX ASSOCIATION
TUCSON - WS7DX

CLUB OFFICERS
2012


PRESIDENT
Richard Solomon - W1KSZ


VICE PRESIDENT
Jerry Wothe - W6XI


SECRETARY/TREASURER
Larry Brown - W7LB
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We had a very nice meeting last night and had a couple of new faces in attendance. I hope we will see you again at the next meeting.  Mike's talk on Collins Radio presented a lot of information on the major contributions made to the world of communications. It's no wonder that the Collins Ham Gear is still so highly prized.

Be sure to attend next month, when W8AEF - Paul one of the   and member of the will present his talk on his operation in Bhutan (A5), one of the most secluded and beautiful parts of the world. Rumored to be the location of Shangri La !!  Don't miss it!

LAST MEETING
  17 May 2012 - 5:30 PM

Give a SADXA welcome to our newest member K7ILA - Pink.  Pink has been a guest at several meeting and has finally joined the club.  K-7-I-Love-America is very active in the ham community and will be an asset to SADXA.  Once again, Welcome to SADXA, Pink!

We had three guests for the evening, two who are potential members and a non-ham that was assisting W0LTL - Mike with his presentation.  We hope to see more of Chuck and Frank at future SADXA events.

John Eslinger - Rockin' E Enterprises

The business part of the meeting was short and to the point.   Our President  W1KSZ - Richard opened the meeting and initiated a discussion on our possible donation to the NCDX Foundation.  It was moved, seconded and passed that $250 would be donated to the . Click the NCDXF logo to read all about them.

Last month, we were to have an unusual QSL event and members were to bring in their favorite QSL and during the introductions explain their cards.  This time, several members brought in their cards and showed them to all.  N7CS - Chuck brought in his cards from 2 meter EME - DXCC.  That was quite an accomplishment.  Interestingly enough, KB7GAI - Wally had one of the K3UD Ham Heaven QSLs that was featured on the SADXA page last month.  During the introductions, KW7CD - Cornell mentioned that he had successfully installed a rotor, mast and a home brew two element beam at his QTH with the help of SADXA member KB7AZ - Carl  and two others, KC7NPT - Jay and KE7KA - Keith.  The system has been tested and pictures are shown below.  Cornell said thanks to all that offered to help.  After a few more QSL card stories, there was a break to set up for the evening's presentation.
 

During the break, W1KSZ set up the new Viewsonic projector that had been approved for purchase last month.  Richard had also donated a laptop computer to use with the slide show presentations.  All seemed to work as advertised and SADXA has its' own now.  Good job Richard!

Our man W0LTL- Mike , formerly employed by Collins, gave a slide presentation outlining the contributiions Collins Company, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has made to the world of aviation electronics and communications, and especially Amateur Radio.  Founded by Art Collins in 1933, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the main purpose was to design and produce shortwave radio equipment and the AM broadcasting industry.  Over the years Collins became a dominate force in radio, especially during the WW2 era and later in flight control instruments, satellite and spacecraft communications and all the while developing some of the most sought after amateur radio gear in demand to this day.  Several anecdotal incidents were recalled by Mike and, as well, by K5RR - Dick who also worked for Collins Radio .

Once again, if you missed this one, you missed a good one.  You shoulda' been there!