Email Reflector
All members are encouraged to join the NIDXA email reflector. A great deal of information is shared among the group via this method. This includes minutes of the monthly meetings, member rosters, and more. If you’re an NIDXA member, and not on the reflector, you should join today.
Swap & Shop
Looking for a piece of equipment? Have something taking up space in your shack?
In partnership with the Metro DX Club, the Swap & Shop has been created to help connect with “local” buyers and sellers to avoid the pitfalls that come with buying from strangers on the internet.
Member DXCC Totals
NIDXA now has a club league within Clublog.
W9BZW Repeater
For the enjoyment of the entire ham community, NIDXA operates the W9BZW 2 meter repeater.
Repeater Tx (radio Rx) : 147.36 MHz transmits with PL (CTCSS) tone of 107.2 Hz
Repeater Rx (radio Tx) : 147.96 MHz, requires PL (CTCSS) tone of 136.5 Hz
The purpose of the repeater is to be a resource for hams interested in working DX. You are encouraged to use the repeater to call in DX spots, discuss DXpeditions, discuss propagation, etc. Please limit long rag chews about non-DX topics and give priority to DX spots.
Discord Chat Room
Looking to work that DX before many of the others in the area?
NIDXA operates a chat room using the Discord platform. This is an active chat room dedicated to spotting DX stations to our members, and also other discussions about DXing in general.
Follow the steps below to join the Discord server and begin chatting with other members. If you already have a Discord account and app, skip to step #3 for the invite link.
- Install the Discord client for your platform.
- Desktop OS downloads
- Mobile devices should locate the Discord app within your device’s app store.
- Create a Discord account.
- Click this link to join the NIDXA Discord server. (Server Invite code: k3RaeSm4KY)
- Set your server nickname to you name and call. Instructions are in the welcome channel upon joining.
If you have questions about the process please contact Paula Uscian K9IR, or reach out to the reflector for assistance.
DX Cluster
Mike K9AJ runs a DX cluster node for DX Spotting
telnet://dxc.k9aj.net
For helpful information, including DX Cluster commands, please visit DXCluster.info.
ARRL DXCC Desk
This is what we’re all here for right? Working the DX and confirming the QSOs. Don’t stop there, make sure you submit them to the ARRL DXCC Desk to get credit with the league.
The DXCC desk has a wealth of information about the DXCC award program. The DXCC desk is where you can submit an application, search for card checkers, check the status of your application, learn about LotW and DXCC. Who doesn’t need a refresher on the DXCC rules from time to time? Check out their site, you may want to set aside some time for it, as there is quite a bit of information available.