Archive for September, 2008

  • Ever since my purchase of a Galaxy Saturn rig for citizens band communications about 5 years ago, I had been searching for a way to lower the ridiculously high noise...

    bhi NES10-2 DSP Speaker

    Ever since my purchase of a Galaxy Saturn rig for citizens band communications about 5 years ago, I had been searching for a way to lower the ridiculously high noise...

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  • Many 11m DXers believe that both QRP operating and QRP contests will be the new craze when Cycle 24 eventually kicks in.  For those of you who’ve been living with their...

    ICOM IC-703 Transceiver

    Many 11m DXers believe that both QRP operating and QRP contests will be the new craze when Cycle 24 eventually kicks in.  For those of you who’ve been living with their...

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  • For radio operators who appreciate crisp, clear audio RX, noise cancelling products have arguably been the greatest gift ever to the hobby.  Now that might be a bit of an...

    Heil Quiet Phones

    For radio operators who appreciate crisp, clear audio RX, noise cancelling products have arguably been the greatest gift ever to the hobby.  Now that might be a bit of an...

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  • After a few DXpedition trips to remote and hazardous locations, your transceiver can start to look a bit worse for wear.  Even with the best intentions – such as wrapping...

    Expedition Pack MKII

    After a few DXpedition trips to remote and hazardous locations, your transceiver can start to look a bit worse for wear.  Even with the best intentions – such as wrapping...

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  • bazooka /buzooca/, n. a cylindrical rocket launcher, an individual infantry weapon that fires a rocket… (Macquarie Dictionary) As the name suggests, the Double Bazooka dipole antenna is a hard-core DX...

    Bazooka Dipole

    bazooka /buzooca/, n. a cylindrical rocket launcher, an individual infantry weapon that fires a rocket… (Macquarie Dictionary) As the name suggests, the Double Bazooka dipole antenna is a hard-core DX...

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  • Islands On The Air (IOTA) DX is one of the most thrilling facets of eleven metre and citizens band communications.  Whether you’re an Island Chaser, part of a DXpedition team...

    What is IOTA?

    Islands On The Air (IOTA) DX is one of the most thrilling facets of eleven metre and citizens band communications.  Whether you’re an Island Chaser, part of a DXpedition team...

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  • Attention DA-RC Members…If you’re looking for a yagi antenna for DXpedition work that is both small in size and super light but BIG in performance then keep reading.  Likewise if...

    SY27-3 Yagi

    Attention DA-RC Members…If you’re looking for a yagi antenna for DXpedition work that is both small in size and super light but BIG in performance then keep reading.  Likewise if...

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  • While the majority of radio operators wait patiently for that elusive DXCC and key up the mic only when a new entity has been announced on the band, a smaller group of...

    The Island Chaser

    While the majority of radio operators wait patiently for that elusive DXCC and key up the mic only when a new entity has been announced on the band, a smaller group of...

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  • “You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water…” As the DA-RC slogan suggests, the Dx Adventure Radio Club is dedicated to the thrill of making...

    The DXpedition Experience

    “You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water…” As the DA-RC slogan suggests, the Dx Adventure Radio Club is dedicated to the thrill of making...

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  • Definition: ‘Honeymoon – a traditional holiday taken by newlyweds to a secluded, exotic, or tropical destination considered to be special or romantic, in order to consummate the marriage. I think...

    Honeymoons – the Ultimate DXpedition Opportunity

    Definition: ‘Honeymoon – a traditional holiday taken by newlyweds to a secluded, exotic, or tropical destination considered to be special or romantic, in order to consummate the marriage. I think...

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