MDF in Nova Scotia

The Halifax Amateur Radio Club (HARC) invites DXers,
contesters and HF enthusiasts to the 6th Annual Maritime DX Forum (MDF).

On Friday, August 7th. A reception and registration will begin at 7:00 pm.

The MDF program on Saturday, August 8th, will run from 8:30 am - 4:45 pm, followed by reception and the DX banquet at 6:00 pm.

The speakers - active and outstanding members of our ham radio community - include:
* MARTTI LAINE, OH2BH: Turning New Stones: Building Passion for Amateur Radio
* JOE TAYLOR, K1JT: Advances in Weak Signal Communications
* GEORGE NICHOLSON, N4GRN: 2009 Desecheo Island DXpedition
* DOUG ZWIEBEL, KR2Q: QRP Contesting from Home Stations

The MDF will be held in the Rosaria Centre of Mount St. Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Inexpensive accommodations are available at the University.

This is a great opportunity to combine a top-notch ham radio event with a tourist visit to Canada's Maritime Provinces.

The cost of the Maritime DX Forum is $45 and the banquet is $35.

Registration materials can be downloaded from the HARC Web site (http://www.halifax-arc.org/), or
requested directly from the MDF Chair, Scott Wood, VE1QD. Scott would like to know of your intention to attend, and will gladly answer any questions. He can be contacted at: ve1qd@rac.ca or at (902) 823-2761.

Source: OPDX