My teenage daughter and I attended the 2005 APDXC in Osaka. The Japanese hospitality was incredible! The formal program was an excellent mixture of technology, contesting and DXing. The personal tour of the ICOM factory was worth just the trip itself! The organized tours of the historic and cultural sights were incredible!
After working so many Asian stations in contests and from remote DX locations over the years, the real highlight of the meeting for me was having the time to personally get to know and attach a face and personality to so many callsigns!!!
We felt comfortable traveling in Osaka, and after learning the basics, we even ventured around some more of Japan ourselves, without English guidance! We didn't want to return home! We often talk about our special time together in Japan.I wouldn't miss the 2008 APDXC for anything! I'm bringing my XYL.
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