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![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 […] -
![As well as on licensed ham bands of course, Islands On The Air (IOTA) DX is thought by Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) members to be one of the most […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/SAM_7960-115x115.jpg "About IOTA – SWL, HAM & now 11m")
About IOTA – SWL, HAM & now 11m
Posted on March 30, 2017 | No CommentsAs well as on licensed ham bands of course, Islands On The Air (IOTA) DX is thought by Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) members to be one of the most […] -
![Everyone involved in radio comms will suffer this insane problem at some stage of their hobby career. Interference from cheap and nasty technology destroying listening pleasure! Of course, electromagnetic interference […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/12977024_563829843798744_1227629244667166588_o-115x115.jpg "Mark’s Battle with RFI & EMI")
Mark’s Battle with RFI & EMI
Posted on May 13, 2016 | 1 CommentEveryone involved in radio comms will suffer this insane problem at some stage of their hobby career. Interference from cheap and nasty technology destroying listening pleasure! Of course, electromagnetic interference […] -
![In their purest form, Club Stations on any band are an appealing concept indeed – not just for DX Hunters fortunate enough to work them; but also for the individual […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/w6cus-fd-115x115.jpg "DA-RC Club Station Protocols")
DA-RC Club Station Protocols
Posted on April 25, 2016 | No CommentsIn their purest form, Club Stations on any band are an appealing concept indeed – not just for DX Hunters fortunate enough to work them; but also for the individual […] -
![Whilst announcements of new DXCC are inclined to generate an incredible buzz in the ham/11m communities, spare a thought for the DXCC entities which, for one reason or another, have […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bajo-Nuevo-39-115x115.jpg "The DXCC Graveyard")
The DXCC Graveyard
Posted on October 4, 2015 | 2 CommentsWhilst announcements of new DXCC are inclined to generate an incredible buzz in the ham/11m communities, spare a thought for the DXCC entities which, for one reason or another, have […] -
![Exchanging QSL cards is not only a dent on the bank account but also on the health and physical well being of a DXer. The fact is, every time you […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/send-glitter-to-enemies-115x115.jpg "Poor Stamp Lickers")
Poor Stamp Lickers
Posted on September 20, 2015 | No CommentsExchanging QSL cards is not only a dent on the bank account but also on the health and physical well being of a DXer. The fact is, every time you […] -
![Choosing a wire antenna system is one thing. Finding somewhere to put it up is another. Particularly if you’re short on supporting structures around the home environment. Acknowledging the fact […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sri-Lanka-4S7NE-Antennas-115x115.jpg "Wire Antennas in Trees")
Wire Antennas in Trees
Posted on September 18, 2015 | 1 CommentChoosing a wire antenna system is one thing. Finding somewhere to put it up is another. Particularly if you’re short on supporting structures around the home environment. Acknowledging the fact […] -
![For serious ham radio ops, taking time to properly position external speakers is DXsential when it comes to getting the best RX sound out of your rig. Sound, after all, […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_2404-1024x600-115x115.jpg "Speaker Placement")
Speaker Placement
Posted on August 28, 2015 | 1 CommentFor serious ham radio ops, taking time to properly position external speakers is DXsential when it comes to getting the best RX sound out of your rig. Sound, after all, […]
![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}
![For many ham and 11m DXers, the Southern Cook Islands (250 Division) remain an elusive Oceanic DXCC entity. For this reason, there’s always plenty of interest in the minds of […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Sea-change-villas-rarotonga-distant-view-11-36x36.jpg "*HAM RENTAL* Sea Change, Cook Islands"){kind=small}
![Imagine DXing from an upmarket beach-front property balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean, high above the sands of an idyllic South American shoreline… Well now you can! Located in a delightful […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ANTENNNASS-008-640x480-36x36.jpg "*HAM RENTAL* HC2AC, Ecuador"){kind=small}
![Situated in one of the oldest beach communities in Guanacaste Province, Playas del Coco, Casa Talamanca is recommended by DA-RC members as the perfect ham holiday shack for serious DX Hunters, Contest Teams […]](http://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/casatham-36x36.jpg "*HAM RENTAL* Casa Talamanca, Costa Rica"){kind=small}