The Texas DX Society, founded in 1970, is an organization of amateurs who have a primary interest in chasing DX and operating in contests.

Club members often travel to, and operate from, exotic (rare) amateur radio locations around the world for the express purpose of "putting out a new one" for DXCC credit or counting as a "new multiplier" in many of the amateur radio contests.

Our club callsign K5DX is in memory of our long-time friend and fellow club member Clarence E. Sharp who became a SK in September 2001. Clarence was a world famous DXer and contester, and an Elmer to all who needed one. Our club grew and flourished under his leadership and guidance for many years, and his operating habits were an example for all operators to follow.

The Texas DX Society publishes a monthly newsletter (The Bullsheet). All amateurs are invited to read/subscribe to the publication. Contribution of amateur radio related articles are always appreciated and published with appropriate acknowledgement.

The TDXS "home page" at http://www.tdxs.net is the club's means of providing visitors with access to the elected officers and the latest club news and activities.

The Texas DX Society also makes DX and other announcements via the DX Packet Cluster system (K5DX, 145.71, digi TDXS71), or via telnet connection to dxc.tdxs.net.

The TDXS also operates and maintains two open VHF/UHF repeaters in the Houston area. They are available for all amateurs to use. Check them out at 147.36 (PL 100.0) and 442.000 MHz (PL 103.5). Our 442.000 Mhz repeater is linked to IRLP on node 3989 and EchoLink node 474461, so stop by and say hello.

TDXS members and friends share information and ideas via the TDXS reflector. The TDXS reflector is open to all interested in DXing and contesting. There is no charge. To join the TDXS reflector, go to our website and click on "Reflector" from the menu. You must be a registered member of the reflector mail list to make postings.

The TDXS meetings are usually held on the second Thursday of each month. Check the TDXS Bullsheet, the TDXS reflector, or the TDXS website for announcements.

If you worked K5DX during a contest or Field Day and need a QSL card, send your card and SASE to the above address.