Hello and welcome to episode 63 of The DX Mentor –A Discussion with ARRL CEO NA2AA, David Minster. Thank you for joining us. I’m Bill, AJ8B.

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I am very excited about today’s episode. You may wonder what a discussion with the ARRL CEO has to do with an episode of The DX Mentor? I think there are several things that link us together.

First, the DXCC program IS an ARRL program. You can’t separate the two. DXPeditions exist because they have the funding, the need,

and the acceptance by the DXCC Desk to be “legal’ and will count towards DXCC programs rewards and acknowledgement.

Secondly, there is no other organization that works to protect the spectrum like the ARRL does. There have been countless attempts to procure parts of our spectrum that have been defeated due to the actions of the ARRL. The current work to remove restrictions for homeowners another example of the ARRL at work.

Finally, David is a DXer and a contester! He works the DX and is the DX. He is also a CW fanatic. So, he is a fit for this podcast.

Even with some of the negative press surrounding the ARRL, I felt it was time to have the DX-Minded CEO of the ARRL on the DX Mentor. When I suggested the idea, much to my surprise, he responded almost instantly.

So, in addition to learning about David and his ham radio journey, we will discuss a variety of issues facing the ARRL.