MDF in Nova Scotia

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

It will be held on Friday, August 22nd, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as part of HARC's 75th anniversary celebration Ham Fest, August 21-24th. See www.harc75.org for MDF and Ham Fest details.

The MDF program on Friday will run from 8:30 am until 4:45 pm, followed by the DX/Hamfest banquet. The speakers - active and outstanding members of our ham radio community - include:

• Jeff Briggs, K1ZM/VY2ZM on "Understanding Marconi's 1901 Transatlantic Wireless Feat".

• Dave Goodwin, VO1AU/VE3AAQ, and Garry Hammond, VE3XN, profile Canadians on the DXCC Honor Role.

• Ann Santos, WA1S, presents the story of The March 2008 TX5C Clipperton Island Expedition.

• John Sluymer, VE3EJ, talks about World Class Radio Competition and Contesting.

• David Sumner, K1ZZ, CEO of the ARRL will give the Banquet address on"Not Your Grandfather's Amateur Radio".

The cost of the Maritime DX Forum is $45 and the banquet is $35, but we urge you to register for the whole Ham Fest and take advantage of the other events during the weekend.

Registration can be done online at www.harc75.org.
Please let the MDF Chair, Scott Wood, VE1QD, know of your
intention to attend. You can also address any questions to him. He can be contacted at: ve1qd@rac.ca or at (902) 823-2761.

Source: OPDX