*MEET* 14DA021 Phil

From the French Republic, in western Europe, our Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) is proud to introduce to you one of the best credentialed guys in the 11m DX Community—14DA021 Phil.

Formerly 14DA014, Phil re-connects with the DA-RC in late April, 2024, and we’re excited to welcome him back into our awesome French Team, with a new unit number.



As a Freeband DX Hunter, Phil’s DXCC kill tally is within a breath of the magical 300 mark and destined to grow as we work through solar cycle 25.

Since tasting radio communications back in 1991, in fact, our premier DX-Man has amassed an incredible 295 DXCC entities from his home QTH in the south-western part of the country.

This comfortably qualifies him for DA-RC Membership via the DX Hunter Category — See https://www.delta-alfa.com/about/membership/ .



Not only does 14DA021 Phil rank alongside the very best DX Hunters in the world, but he’s also experienced in Inland Water Islands (IWI), Summits On The Air (SOTA) and portable Field Day operations.

In fact, spending time with radio hobby friends, out and about in the countryside, appears to be one of his main passions.



14DA021 Phil resides in Lagrange, a small and sleepy commune in the Landes department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine with less than 200 inhabitants.

Reportedly, the Church Saint-Pierre (Shown above) is an attraction for holidaymakers staying in the region, as is the Ruisseau de Peyre which is well stocked with fish and a favourite of the local fishermen.



As you can see by the pictures provided, 14DA021 Phil’s station is well-equipped for eleven meter band domination!

Modified to include the world’s best HF band—11m—an Icom IC-7600 HF All Mode Transceiver with a HM-36 hand mic, is a favourite tool for DX.

Other ICOM, Galaxy, President and Kenwood radios, plus a collection of handheld walkie talkies, also adorn the shelves of his desk, alongside several outstanding dx-cessories by retail giants such as Yaesu and Heil that support serious DX work.

Outside Phil’s home, high on a tower overlooking the neighborhood, is a monstrous 7 element yagi and several other antennas for SWL purposes and more.



When he’s not behind the mic, chasing DX or surfing the clusters, DIY antenna construction and shortwave listening (SWL) occupy his time.

Cycling, motorcycles, vintage cars and hiking are also listed as his preferred leisure and recreational pursuits, indicating a love of the outdoors and adventure.



Like most DA-RC members who frequent the 11m band, 14DA021 Phil monitors the international call frequency—27.555 MHz USB.

He’s never far from a dxpedition pile-up and will no doubt be creating plenty of his own in the years to come with his new Delta-Alfa callsign.

The French team’s newest big gun member 14DA021 Phil can be contacted via the coordinates below to arrange a QSL exchange!



QSL INFOS

65 Chemin du Petit Lassis 40240 Lagrange