The 2023 convention team is lining up a great program for our attendees — our aim is to assemble a schedule packed with informative, interesting and insightful presentations.

Our theme: To Boldly Go…

This year’s convention is dedicated to all those who risk their time, money and physical well-being to bring DX entities to our log books!

While details are still being finalized, we are excited about a feature presentation by Bill Straw, KO7SS, a member of this year’s 3Y0J Bouvet Island DXpedition.

Other presenters this year include:

• VA7DX  Neil King — various DXpedition highlights
• VE7KW Keith Whitney — DXpedition antenna choices… some good some not so good
• VE7NZ Adrian Stimpson — using software for HF Terrain Analysis and antenna positioning
• VE7VR Dave Johnson — Botswana 50 years later A25VR
• VE7CC Lee Sawkins — the amazingly flexible CC Cluster tool

Here’s an outline of the three days:

Friday, Aug. 11 — Day One

• 2 to 5 p.m. — Convention check-in
• 5 to 7 p.m. — Welcome Reception on the Sun Deck (hosted by Orca DX and Contest Club)
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Dinner on your own (many choices close by)
• 9 to midnight — Hospitality Suite (hosted by BCDXC and Orca DXCC)

Saturday, Aug. 12 — Day Two

• 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Convention check-in
• 8:45 a.m. — Welcome and opening remarks
• 9 to 12 noon — Scheduled programs
• 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — Lunch on your own (many choices close by)
• 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Scheduled programs
• 5 to 7 p.m. — No-host bar open on the Sun Deck
• 7 p.m. — Buffet dinner (incl. great vegetarian options), after-dinner speaker and major prize draw
• 9:30 to midnight — Hospitality Suite (hosted by BCDXC and Orca DXCC)

Sunday, Aug. 13 — Day Three

• 8 to 9 a.m. — Buffet brunch
• 9 to 10 a.m. — Scheduled presentation
• 10 a.m. — Closing remarks, Sunday prize draw, and hand-off for PNW DX Convention 2024