The Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) is happy to pronounce its most recent affiliate from the diminutive NA island nation of Jamaica…23DA330 Jeremy.
Formerly 23EDX111, Jeremy is one of the most distinguished islands on the air operators in North America and looks forward to conquering many more international DX contacts with his new Delta-Alfa callsign in the future.
Part of the Greater Antilles archipelago, Jeremy’s QTH Jamaica (NA-097) is the third largest island in the Caribbean and is famed for its tropical WX and glorious sun-drenched beaches. Jamaica also lies in the hurricane belt of the Atlantic Ocean and as a result, the island sometimes experiences significant storm damage. It’s convenient then that one of Jeremy’s main hobby interests is designing and building quad antennas which could come in very handy if the severe WX ever happened to destroy his magnificent 5 element quad antenna which stands at a massive 40 ft!
A self-proclaimed ‘serious DX Hunter’ and IOTA DX enthusiast, Jeremy (or Hoody as he is affectionately nicknamed), has tallied up more than 200 DXCC from his small island QTH in the Caribbean Sea, in addition to over 500 worldwide IOTA contacts.
Outside of the comfort of his radio shack, 23DA330 Jeremy enjoys the typical Caribbean sea lifestyle, chasing kingfish and tuna with his brother-in-law and friends offshore among other things. By all reports, the affable rural community thrives on agriculture (although not as much as it used to), mainly sugarcane, as well as other agricultural products such as bananas, coffee, ginger, cocoa, pimento, honey, rice, and bread. The main industries, though, are bauxite and tourism while pastoralism is also practised; the rearing of cattle, horses and mules.
In addition to chilling out with a great book in hand or entertaining friends with the odd party, Jeremy and his wife enjoy putting their culinary expertise and knowledge of fine herbs to the test making delicacies such as samosas, sauces, spice mixes, chutneys and soti - a traditional bread in India and Pakistan made from wheat flour, normally had with curries or cooked vegetables.
On behalf of the DA-RC Community, welcome to your new club 23DA330 Jeremy. It is marvellous having you as part of the team moving into Cycle 24.
Hi Jeremy, I spoke to you the other day my call is 43WR289 and my name is Carl. That is a first for me to Jamaica! Just want to know if you want to send qsl cards? My e mail is 43wr289@gmail.com . It would be very good to qsl with you, can you please let me know thanks
73′s Carl.
73-51 Mr. Jeremy, amazing web site, TKS for qso today !!