The International DX Convention is the world's foremost DX convention. If you are a DXer or interested in any aspect of ham radio you need to be at Visalia. Top DX operators from around the world will be there. Meet the big guns from the US, Asia, Europe, Africa and Oceania. Meet the people on the other side of the mic or key. Shake hands with the person you have had that sked with for the past 10 years. Renew friendships. Don't forget your YL! We have planned another great Saturday Tour. Bring the kids, there is even a prize for the youngest ham at the convention.

 Top DXpeditioners from every continent tell you how they did it. Learn the secrets for big signals on the top band, how to have fun and adventures chasing IOTA, contest forum, DX forum, seminars for everyone from the seasoned pro to the beginning DXer. Bring your latest QSL card arrivals for checking. Join the CW Pile Up Competition. Attend the traditional Saturday night banquet where great friends and good food are met with lively presentations. The Sunday breakfast buffet has ample selection and variety. Enjoy more presentations and another T.V. parody, by the San Diego DX Club; this year there is a new twist! Visit the manufacturers' midway where you can talk to the people who design and use the latest and best equipment. K6V will be on the air from the Hotel. Try the latest rig with the newest antenna. Don't forget the raffle prizes which top even the famed Dayton Hamvention!

 Do you have a great idea for a program? Want to be a vendor? Are you a DX station that needs assistance? Please see the contact page to e-mail the appropriate person for your questions.

 For the early arrivers, DX University will be offered all day on Friday beginning at 9:00am involving some of the world's best DXers. This will be a must for the novice or seasoned DXer! Check back for more details and the latest updates. Check out www.dxuniversity.com for all the details.

 If you or a ham radio group you belong to wish to host a program and/or dinner Friday evening in one of the Banquet Rooms at the Holiday Inn please contact the convention co-chairmen, Carl, WU6D and Mel, K6SY by e-mail

Others of interest on Twitter are the ARRL, So. Ca. DX Club, No. Ca. DX Foundation, 73s, HamTwits, This Week in Amateur Radio, and many others.