[IRCA] NEWS FROM THE CONVENTION UPDATE-DAY TWO

["Mark Durenberger" <Mark4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bleary-eyed folks bravely made it to our early start yesterday, to take part 
in "formal" sessions on THE DX FISHBARREL, CHASING SUNSET SKIP, TAMING THE 
SHORT VERTICAL, DON MOMAN'S ANTENNA FARM, THE FSL ANTENNA, ADVANCEMENTS IN 
MW ANTENNAS AND A CR-1 RECEIVER REVIEW.  Our presenters were awesome, 
well-prepared, energetic and eager to share.  A number of us participated in 
the lunch session presented by the IEEE, on the use of meta-materials in 
advancing antenna performance.  THANK YOU CHRIS FULLER!!!

I'm not alone in declaring that I learned a LOT through the day.

The afternoon highlight for most was the tour of the Pavek Museum of 
Broadcasting.  We "clap" our electronic hands in appreciation of the 
hospitality and the tours of the Museum led by Steve Raymer, Danny Henry and 
Courtney Bakken.

The evening sessions at the Broadcasting Museum followed business meetings 
of the clubs.  As expected, each club has a somewhat different situation 
regarding membership size and activity level.  Good, constructive input was 
provided.  Ideas on improving Accessibility of club information were offered 
by several Blind members.  Many favorable comments on the DX Audio Service 
and several suggestions on service will be transmitted to Fred Vobbe.

The evening was highlighted by a spirited discussion on the future of the 
the DX Clubs led by Skip Dabelstein.  Some clear thought was offered as to 
how we might reinforce the services our clubs provide their membership.

The NRC members present at its business meeting unanimously approved a 
Resolution to be transmitted to the IRCA, expressing NRC's interest in 
joining IRCA for its Anniversary Convention in Billings 2014.

IRCA presented its recognition awards to Lee Freshwater and Kraig Krist. 
Nick Hall-Patch is asked to provide further detail on these awards for the 
enlightenment of non-IRCA members.

Genial warhorse John Callarman reflected on his years in the hobby and 
announced that he was donating to the NRC his new, unused Perseus SDR, to be 
sold in a club-wide auction.  THANK YOU JOHN!!!

Judos to all who attended...and our admiration for the energy (and stamina) 
of those who 'survived' a long and thoroughly enjoyable day.

We also tip our hat in the direction of those fine folks who provided 
car-pooling to and from the Museum.

If we haven't worn everyone out, we begin another day at 9 AM this morning. 
A report on "Saturday at the Convention" will follow.


Regards,

Mark Durenberger


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