14DA041 Jean-Claude

The Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) is pleased to present to you its most up-to-date member from central France who is 14DA041 Jean-Claude.

Previously identified on the eleven meter band with the callsigns 14SD581, 14DR581 and also with the Golf Tango DX group as 14GT041, Jean-Claude has worked and confirmed an astonishing 260 DXCC and 305 islands in his time in the hobby and easily complies with the DX Chaser classification for DA-RC Membership!

One of France’s well-known and popular radio operators, 14DA041 Jean-Claude resides in the capital of Loir-et-Cher department, Blois, which is situated on the banks of the lower river Loire between Orléans and Tours.  In addition to an 18th century stone bridge which spans the Loire, as well as its winding and steep pathways which run which through Jean-Claude’s city, this beautiful QTH is famous for the Château de Blois, a Renaissance château once occupied by King Louis XII, which is located in the centre of the city.  The royal castle of Blois is not only one of the most prestigious Renaissance monuments in France but also a brilliant illustration of the evolution of the French architecture from the Middle Ages to the 17th century.

“There are some local castles to activate,” says JC, “I will try to do some Castles On The Air (COTA) activities for the DA-RC.  Of course, I’m very interested to contact all the other DARC activities on the air also!”

When he’s not in the radio shack chasing DX from behind the mic of his Kenwood rigs or working DX from the field, the club’s freshest face from continental Europe enjoys spending time in the great outdoors by the banks of the Loire Rive with a fishing rod in hand.  By all reports, the Loire River which is regarded by many as the last wild river in Western Europe, is a major salmon fishery for France The fast or slow-flowing waters of the Loire river are Jean-Claude’s favourite spot for tackling trout, tench, carp, pike and sea mullet, which during the summer swim back up the river as far as Amboise.

“I’m glad to join a stable and friendly group where the HQ is really independent and not a dictatorial HQ,” reaffirms JC.  “I want to do radio for the pleasure and not more else — like other DA-RC members!”

On behalf of the DA-RC HQ Team and everyone involved with the club, welcome Jean Claude.  We trust you will enjoy your time in the future with old and new mates and be a valuable addition to the DA Family in so many ways