What is DA-RC?

Recognised on the airwaves as “Delta-Alfa”, the Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) is a professional radio club for Eleven Metre, 27 MHz Citizens Band and Short Wave Radio enthusiasts.  [Ham radio operators who also enjoy these various operating environments are more than welcome to join also].

Founded on July 1 2008, DA-RC aspires to make valuable contributions to the traditional conventions of the World Eleven Metre Community, as well as the immediate and enduring health of the radio communications hobby in general by…

1.  Promoting and supporting DXpedition activities

DA-RC endeavours to promote and support DXpedition activities conducted by members through multi-faceted sponsorship efforts from its members, including the DA-RC Headquarter Team.  This sponsorship can take many forms, some of which include:

  • Providing financial assistance-contributing to costs of travel, accommodation, permits, visas, passports, QSL cards etc. to lessen the financial impact on the DXpedition team or operator
  • Loaning appropriate radio communications gear (e.g. amplifier, transceiver, antenna, accessories, etc.)
  • Creating a special website to advertise the activity
  • Providing human support-QSL Managerialship duties, correspondence to authorities, preparation and packing of equipment for DXpedition travel, assistance with transport to and from departure lounges, putting together an itinerary, advertising and marketing the event etc. 

2.  Inspiring friendship through co-operative DX adventure

DA-RC endeavours to inspire friendship by using its extensive network of members and resources to link like-minded individuals for the purpose of DXpedition adventure.  Such is the remarkable nature of DXpedition experience that it is not uncommon for friendships developed during these hobby adventures to last a lifetime.

Forums located on the DA-RC webpage, as well as the club’s active mailing list, also provide a viable medium for inspiring positive, mutually benefiting relationships.

3.  Educating and encouraging radio communications hobbyists (CB, 11m or SWL) to strive for higher levels of competence and/or ham radio qualification

DA-RC endeavours to educate members on a ‘needs basis only’ by way of mentoring around those matters pertinent to the Club and its stated objectives.  Mentors involved with the Dx Adventure Radio Club are assigned to individual members where areas of need could include:

  • Study for ham license
  • All aspects of DXpedition preparation and planning
  • Product advice and information (pre and post purchase)
  • Technical support (antenna construction, transceiver repair/modifications, etc.)

DA-RC Mentors are suitably qualified persons who represent one or more of the 5 ‘Entry Classifications’ (DX Chaser, DX Leadership, DXpedioner, Honorary and Short Wave Listener).  They consist of radio engineers, retail outlet owners, product representatives, licensed hams, experienced DXpedition adventurers, DX Hunters, and others who are committed to both improving members’ competencies and the betterment of radio communications in general.  For more information, see ‘Mentoring Program’ under ‘DA-RC Projects’.