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![DEFINITION: “Depression – a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. It causes feelings of sadness and/or a […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Picture3-115x115.png "Signs You’re Suffering Post-DX Adventure Depression")
Signs You’re Suffering Post-DX Adventure Depression
Posted on January 3, 2019 | 1 CommentDEFINITION: “Depression – a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. It causes feelings of sadness and/or a […] -
![One of the responsibilities of any reputable radio club headquarters is to ensure the validity of expeditions conducted by its members. Obviously, providing physical evidence to support the legitimacy of […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Dkf1jEQW4AMLl30-115x115.jpg "DXpedition ‘Proofing’")
DXpedition ‘Proofing’
Posted on November 4, 2018 | No CommentsOne of the responsibilities of any reputable radio club headquarters is to ensure the validity of expeditions conducted by its members. Obviously, providing physical evidence to support the legitimacy of […] -
![A Definition COTA is an acronym for the special radio DX activity on ham bands and 11m known as ‘Castles On The Air’. For the purpose of COTA, a castle […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/peel-castle-8-115x115.jpg "*All About* Castles on the Air (COTA)")
*All About* Castles on the Air (COTA)
Posted on November 4, 2018 | No CommentsA Definition COTA is an acronym for the special radio DX activity on ham bands and 11m known as ‘Castles On The Air’. For the purpose of COTA, a castle […] -
![One of the first decisions I face each ham dx adventure is selecting an appropriate suffix from the list provided to me by the relevant tele-communications authority. The scarcity of […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/slide12-115x115.jpg "The Best Numbers, the Best letters for DX Callsigns")
The Best Numbers, the Best letters for DX Callsigns
Posted on November 3, 2018 | No CommentsOne of the first decisions I face each ham dx adventure is selecting an appropriate suffix from the list provided to me by the relevant tele-communications authority. The scarcity of […] -
![The DA-RC defines a ‘holiday-style’ dx adventure as one where radio operations are not the sole purpose of a visit to a DXstination. Radio ops, instead, occur on occasions when […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/slide21-115x115.jpg "A Look at ‘Holiday-Style’ Dx Adventure…")
A Look at ‘Holiday-Style’ Dx Adventure…
Posted on October 29, 2018 | No CommentsThe DA-RC defines a ‘holiday-style’ dx adventure as one where radio operations are not the sole purpose of a visit to a DXstination. Radio ops, instead, occur on occasions when […] -
![There’s been heated debate recently on some of the Facebook DX forums concerning bypassing QSL Managers and sending QSL cards ‘direct’ to rare stations. BUT…receiving nothing in reply! No QSL. […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/25791129_1529989957069817_7309637694802280351_o-115x115.jpg "The Dilemmas of Sending QSL Direct")
The Dilemmas of Sending QSL Direct
Posted on April 8, 2018 | No CommentsThere’s been heated debate recently on some of the Facebook DX forums concerning bypassing QSL Managers and sending QSL cards ‘direct’ to rare stations. BUT…receiving nothing in reply! No QSL. […] -
![For the majority of Eleven Meter DX enthusiasts around the globe, the fundamental aim of our hobby is to work and confirm as many DXCC entities as possible. For sure, working […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tuvalu-115x115.jpg "The Future of ALTNO on 11m")
The Future of ALTNO on 11m
Posted on April 4, 2018 | 1 CommentFor the majority of Eleven Meter DX enthusiasts around the globe, the fundamental aim of our hobby is to work and confirm as many DXCC entities as possible. For sure, working […] -
![The following article ‘extract’ by the Dx University about managing pileups is an outstanding read indeed for serious DX Hunters and DXpeditioners, regardless of their band of operation. It covers […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/w5udx-115x115.jpg "DX Pileup Management")
DX Pileup Management
Posted on October 9, 2017 | No CommentsThe following article ‘extract’ by the Dx University about managing pileups is an outstanding read indeed for serious DX Hunters and DXpeditioners, regardless of their band of operation. It covers […] -
![As every amateur shutterbug has learned, it’s nigh on impossible to capture the true beauty of the setting sun. That is, unless of course you’re a ham radio antenna perched […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FD-sunset-photo-by-K6EI-115x115.jpg "View from Above")
View from Above
Posted on September 24, 2017 | No CommentsAs every amateur shutterbug has learned, it’s nigh on impossible to capture the true beauty of the setting sun. That is, unless of course you’re a ham radio antenna perched […] -
![There’s been some hot debate recently within the Delta-Alfa Facebook group regarding the issue of sending QSL confirmation cards ‘direct’ to rare stations and bypassing the respective QSL Manager. “What’s […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/i7_iz4aks_eu091_500px-115x115.jpg "*QSL DIRECT?* A Tough Question")
*QSL DIRECT?* A Tough Question
Posted on March 31, 2017 | No CommentsThere’s been some hot debate recently within the Delta-Alfa Facebook group regarding the issue of sending QSL confirmation cards ‘direct’ to rare stations and bypassing the respective QSL Manager. “What’s […]
![Standby IOTA DXpeditioners… If you’re searching for ham-friendly ‘BYO Station’ accommodation on the main island of Tongatapu in the Kingdom of Tonga then look no further… Hosting most recently the […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1.3-SURF-36x36.png "*HAM RENTAL* Heilala Holiday Lodge, Tonga"){kind=small}
![Imagine DXing from the quiet of Finnish woods on your own private island. The OH73ELK Rental Shack is situated in the Savonlinna region is the heart of Lake Saimaa […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Picture1-1-36x36.png "*HAM RENTAL* OH73ELK, Finland"){kind=small}
![An IOTA DX adventurer’s paradise, the Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Ecquador. Consisting of 18 main islands, 3 smaller islands, and 107 rocks […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ham-Radio-Galapagos-House-36x36.jpg "*HAM RENTAL* Galápagos Islands"){kind=small}
![A uncommon DXCC entity on both ham and 11m bands, Brunei (225 Division) is a tiny nation on the north coast of Borneo island (OC-088), in 2 distinct sections, surrounded […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Picture1-36x36.png "*HAM RENTAL* Tungku Lodge, Brunei"){kind=small}
![If you’d like to combine an exciting holiday for your family with some quality time chasing DX, then check out the charming Tulipán Guesthouse in Romania. Providing comfortable room for […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/7147058321_81369e3c3a_b-36x36.jpg "*HAM RENTAL* Tulipán Guesthouse, Romania"){kind=small}