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![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 […] -
![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 […]
![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}
![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}