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  • The term IWI is a much used acronym in the World Eleven Metres Community which refers to the geographic phenomena that are inland water islands.  As the name suggests, an inland water...

    Inland Water Islands (IWI)

    Posted on May 9, 2009 | 1 Comment
    The term IWI is a much used acronym in the World Eleven Metres Community which refers to the geographic phenomena that are inland water islands.  As the name suggests, an inland water...

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  • On the topic of working or undertaking rare, most wanted or new DXCC DXpedition activities on eleven metre frequencies, the question is sometimes put, “What is the difference between a...

    The Difference Between a ’0′ & a ‘DX’

    Posted on April 5, 2009 | 1 Comment
    On the topic of working or undertaking rare, most wanted or new DXCC DXpedition activities on eleven metre frequencies, the question is sometimes put, “What is the difference between a...

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  • Is it just me or have other members noticed that when the WX is particularly hot and the air especially humid that QSL confirmation cards tend to change their texture and...

    Protecting Your QSL Cards

    Posted on April 2, 2009 | No Comments
    Is it just me or have other members noticed that when the WX is particularly hot and the air especially humid that QSL confirmation cards tend to change their texture and...

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  • Most people would reason that dealing with a QSL manager when it comes to exchanging confirmation cards is far more reliable than dealing directly with a home operator.  Some hobbyists,...

    QSL Manager Protocols

    Posted on March 21, 2009 | No Comments
    Most people would reason that dealing with a QSL manager when it comes to exchanging confirmation cards is far more reliable than dealing directly with a home operator.  Some hobbyists,...

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  • For the large majority of Eleven Metre DX enthusiasts around the globe, the fundamental aim of our hobby is to work and confirm as many DXCC entities as possible.  For...

    DXCC Dilemma

    Posted on January 10, 2009 | No Comments
    For the large majority of Eleven Metre DX enthusiasts around the globe, the fundamental aim of our hobby is to work and confirm as many DXCC entities as possible.  For...

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  • What is COTA? COTA is an acronym for the special radio DX activity known as Castles On The Air.  COTA is an exciting concept most likely born in Spain (home to...

    What is COTA?

    Posted on December 7, 2008 | No Comments
    What is COTA? COTA is an acronym for the special radio DX activity known as Castles On The Air.  COTA is an exciting concept most likely born in Spain (home to...

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  • Some DXers have reached a stage in their 11m career where shack time doesn’t seem as attractive as it used to.  Many European DXers, for example, have worked the majority...

    QRP: Waste of Time or Supreme Challenge?

    Posted on December 3, 2008 | No Comments
    Some DXers have reached a stage in their 11m career where shack time doesn’t seem as attractive as it used to.  Many European DXers, for example, have worked the majority...

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  • Exchanging QSL cards is not only a dent on the bank account but also on the health and physical wellbeing of a DXer.  The fact is, every time you lick...

    The Dangers of QSLing

    Posted on November 27, 2008 | No Comments
    Exchanging QSL cards is not only a dent on the bank account but also on the health and physical wellbeing of a DXer.  The fact is, every time you lick...

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  • Radio communications is full of hobbyists who advocate the virtues of particular radio brands; diehard DXers who’d rather cut off an arm and feed it to a Territorian crocodile then...

    Radio Brand Monogamy

    Posted on November 23, 2008 | 2 Comments
    Radio communications is full of hobbyists who advocate the virtues of particular radio brands; diehard DXers who’d rather cut off an arm and feed it to a Territorian crocodile then...

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  • The term ham friendly is most commonly applied to DXpedition accommodation (hotels, resorts, holiday homes, chalets, bungalows, etc.) where radio communications, including the erection of an antenna array, is permitted. ...

    What is Ham Friendly?

    Posted on November 19, 2008 | No Comments
    The term ham friendly is most commonly applied to DXpedition accommodation (hotels, resorts, holiday homes, chalets, bungalows, etc.) where radio communications, including the erection of an antenna array, is permitted. ...

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