DXA by KK6EK

WHAT IS DXA?

DXA is a dynamic website that allows DXers to view the current status and activities of the DXpedition in near-real-time. Within a minute or so after making a contact with the DXpedition, the DXer is able to see confirmation of that contact entered in the expedition log. Information such as the callsigns logged in the last minute and in the last hour, and the bandmodes currently being worked by the DXpedition, are displayed in a simple, automatically-updated interface. The entire application runs within a standard browser--no software needs to be downloaded or installed.

To launch the current development version DXA2, click this image

To launch the current development version DXA2, click this image		To launch the current development version DXA2, click this image
To launch the original (2005) version of DXA, click this image		To launch the original (2005) version of DXA, click this image

To launch the original (2005) version of DXA, click this image

When the DXpedition logs a QSO with you, a green square is illuminated in your table for the appropriate bandmode, confirming your entry in the log. You can see this green square actually turn on if you are logged into DXA when you make the QSO. Note that once you see the green square, there is no need for an insurance contact. Also, if you have a green square, you can be absolutely certain that you have not worked a pirate, since no pirate can turn on the green squares.

Please note that logging into the DXA window DOES NOT enter you in the DXpedition radio log. You must make your QSOs on the air; DXA merely confirms that these QSOs are in the DXpedition radio log.

If you wish, you can log in with your callsign (lower left corner), and see whether you are in the DXpedition log. It is not necessary to log in to see the activity of the DXpedition, but you must log in order to see your own personal bandmode table for logged contacts.

Please log in with your licensed callsign, not with a "/XX" suffix. DXA does not recognize "/XX".

CLICK HERE FOR DXA HELP FILE

2005 DXA SURVEY

During and immediately after the K7C operation, Steve Hammer K6SGH solicited comments on DXA as implemented on K7C.

CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY RESPONSES.

2005 DXA QUESTIONNAIRE

As of this writing (early 2006), about 150 amateurs filled out a questionnaire about DXA, some including extensive comments. Here are most of the responses.

CLICK HERE FOR QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES.

Benefits of real-time log posting

DXA and the ARRL policy on real-time log data

DXA was developed and first used for the Kure Atoll DXpedition K7C (fall 2005).