Two Legendary DXers Inducted into the Heritage CQ DX Hall of Fame: M0OXO & IV3FSG

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Tonight, during the annual DAYTON SWODXA DX Dinner, two well known DXers were inducted into the Heritage CQ DX Hall of Fame now under the stewardship of INDEXA. Charles Wilmott M0OXO has been inducted into the Heritage CQ DX Hall of Fame. Charles has taken the QSL management process to a new level. He handles logs with more than 9 million QSO’s in them. He has become one of the first QSL Managers contacted to handle many of the larger DXpeditions that come along. But not only does he handle the “BIG ONES”, he also handles numerous smaller stations around the world. He has converted his garage into a small office and he can be found out there from early morning through late evening in all weather, including winter when the temperature in there is just above freezing. He is truly an example of someone serving the DX community by going well above and beyond the call of duty.

Elvira Simoncini IV3FSG (most recently 3X3A) has been inducted into the Heritage CQ DX Hall of Fame. Elvira has been an avid DXpeditioner who has operated from 34 different DXCC entities since 1990 often including a strong humanitarian effort as well, which included an association with “IT WITHOUT BORDERS”. In a world constantly facing new digital challenges, this association seeks to bridge the digital divide through the intelligent supportive and sustainable use of technology by implementing nonprofit projects in marginalized and emergency situations worldwide. It also promotes innovative IT initiatives for people with disabilities. After a professional life entirely dedicated to teaching, this voluntary work led to extensive travel opportunities for activating amateur radio along the way, almost all carried out independently while continuing to optimize the portable setups used. This volunteer work often included introducing young students to amateur radio through dedicated courses and demonstrations.

73 Bob Schenck, N2OO

Heritage CQ DX Hall of Fame Selection Committee Chairman

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