The DX Mentor - Episode 56 - Propagation Topics w/K9LA

This is the video version of the DX Mentor podcast. I hope to help those hams trying to move up the DXCC ladder as well as those that at on the DXCC Honor Roll. As fast as technology is moving, no one can keep up on it all. I am here to help. #DX #hamradio
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I have an announcement to share:
The Southwest Ohio DX Association (SWODXA) in conjunction with ICOM® America, Inc. is announcing a program to recognize and reward amateur radio operators who have played a key role in helping other amateur radio operators achieve DXCC.  The purpose of this program is not to bring recognition to those that achieve DXCC but rather to recognize those amateurs that assist others in achieving their first 100 confirmed entities. 
There is an application form and a judging committee staffed by SWODXA representatives and a representative from both the NCDXF and INDEXA.  Those amateurs receiving the mentoring must be under 30 years of age during the calendar year for the award.  The intent of targeting this audience is to attract and retain those amateurs that are most likely to remain engaged in the hobby after achieving DXCC. 
SWODXA is uniquely positioned to bestow this award at the annual SWODXA DX Dinner®.  The DX Dinner, held annually in conjunction with the Dayton Hamvention®, is arguably the largest gathering of active DXers in the world.  We present the DXpedition of the Year Award®, the DXpeditioner of the Year Award, when applicable, and host the DX Forum there.  CQ Magazine announces their CQ DX Hall of Fame inductees at the DX dinner as well. 
As a technology leader in our hobby, there is no better partner to promote and celebrate this award than ICOM.  Ray, N9JA, has been a constant promoter of ham radio, even coining the phrase “For the Love of Ham Radio”.  ICOM has selflessly supported amateur radio over the years and is taking this opportunity to promote the mentors of DX.  Thanks to ICOM for their support! 
If you have a question or need information, please send me an email at [e-mail]. I can give you the details on how to apply etc.
Our guest today is Carl, K9LA. Here is what Carl has to say “My interest in Amateur Radio developed from my SWL days in the 5th and 6th grade using a National NC-60 with a long-wire out the basement window and over to our garage. My Amateur Radio interests ultimately led to a career in electronics.
I've always been fascinated with how an electromagnetic wave can go to extreme distances, and this led to my interest in propagation. I doubt that the "magic of radio" will ever leave me, and I eagerly look forward to listening to far away signals on the bands.
Please visit my Propagation website at k9la.us. There you'll find many informative and practical articles from my monthly WorldRadio Propagation column, along with articles that I have contributed to other Amateur Radio publications. While there you can also read about my Novice days and my interest in aviation.”
In my experience, I consider Carl to be the expert on propagation topics.
Joe, W8GEX, an accomplished DXer in his own right will also be with us.
Resources mentioned include:
K9LA Website k9la.us/
Space Weather Prediction Center www.swpc.noaa....
K9LA on the QSO today Podcast www.qsotoday.c...
K9LA Presentation www.qsotodayha...
Southwest Ohio DX Assoc. www.swodxa.org
Daily DX www.dailydx.com/
DX Engineering www.dxengineer...
Icom www.icomameric...
IC-905 www.icomameric...
IC-9700 www.icomameric...
IC-7610 www.icomameric...
IC-7300 www.icomameric...