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Welcome to the latest on-line issue of The Magnolia DXer newsletter. 2006 has been a very busy year for our club membership with Hurricane Katrina restoration work still underway for many. Despite those burdens the Club was still able to have a highly successful Field Day, Spring Picnic, Fall Picnic\CQWW SSB contest entry and a fantastic DX Dinner Banquet  in December with a top-notch speaker. K5UR Rick Roderick gave a very informative presentation on Low Band DXing.  Rick stays quite busy and we are very appreciative of him finding the time in his schedule to speak at this years banquet.

MDXA DXer of the Year

The 2006 MDXA voted to recognize John Bergman, KC5LK as The MDXA DXer of the Year. Congratulations John!

MDXA Member of the Year

In 2006 MDXA voted to recognize Stan Pape K5NY as The MDXA Member of the Year for his many years of contributions to the Club and it's efforts.  Unfortunately Stan is leaving us to move to Texas to be close to his Daughter and Son in law.  Congratulations Stan, we wish you all the best!

K5MDX Field Day

K5MDX again participated in Field Day for 2006. Members of the MDXA rallied at the Maxie voting precinct facility and had three stations on the air as well as the GOTA station.  Checkout the  photos on the MDXA web page.  Plans are already in the works for 07...come out and join the fun!

License Classes Being Offered

Two Amateur License classes are being taught starting very soon.  Ed and BJ Byrd KA5VFU & KB5CSQ respectively are teaching an entry level class for those wanting to get started in Ham Radio and Vic West AE5DX will be teaching an upgrade class for those wishing to upgrade to the Amateur Extra Class License.  Contact those teaching if you are interested by clicking on their call signs to drop them an email.