Announcing The 2021
International DX & Contesting Convention (IDXCC)
A Choice Of Two “V’’s
The challenge for 2021: Should we plan for an in-person convention in Visalia or a Virtual meeting? Everyone wants to hold out hope for a face-to-face meeting next year but we have to ask, “What will our “new normal” lifestyle be like next April and can we guarantee a “Covid-Free” environment for our attendees?” After consultation with a few medical experts, epidemiologists, and long-time attendees of IDXCC, we have concluded that for 2021, the right choice -- and the safest choice -- is to have a Virtual Convention instead of an in-person meeting. So that’s our plan. Welcome to the…
2021 Virtual International DX & Contesting Convention (IDXCC)
Dates: Two Weekends in April 2021:
Part 1: Friday, April 16-18 Part 2: Friday, April 23-25
Note: Each weekend will be a unique 3-day event, not duplicates
Formal Online Registration: Early 2021 – exact dates TBD
The New Name – International DX & Contesting Convention (IDXCC) – more accurately reflects what the convention has actually become over the years: A gathering of both avid DXers and Contesters from around the world.
What you can expect from IDXCC 2021:
- Presentations - Forums, Tech Talks, DXpeditions, Awards, Keynotes
- Training – Contest Academy; DX University; Hands-On Demos
- Convention Webinars – For Exhibitors, Special Guests
- Eyeball QSO Hour - could be chaos, could be fun
- Friday Night Dinners – IOTA, TopBand, Contesting – without the dinner
- Creative QSL Card-Checking
- Great Door Prizes
- Lasting Memories
Just think: Whether you’re an old-timer or newcomer, you can have a safe, front-row seat at the first-ever Virtual DX & Contesting Convention next April without leaving your QTH.
The 2021 IDXCC Convention Committee will work hard to make this a memorable one. Stay tuned to the website for more announcements in the coming weeks.
Questions-Suggestions: info@dxconvention.com
73,
John Miller, K6MM
Rich Seifert, KE1B
Co-Chairs, IDXCC 2021
