About Author: Darren

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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.  […]

    *EDITORIAL* Direct QSL Dilemas

    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.  […]

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  • In 2018, our Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) celebrates its 10th birthday. We are both extremely proud and excited about the occasion! In an age when DX groups come and […]

    *EDITORIAL* Happy 10 Year Birthday DA-RC

    In 2018, our Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) celebrates its 10th birthday. We are both extremely proud and excited about the occasion! In an age when DX groups come and […]

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  • 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 […]

    *EDITORIAL* The Future of ALTNO on 11m

    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 […]

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  • As our name suggests, the Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) is mostly concerned with dx adventure; that is radio operations ‘outside the norms’ of traditional armchair DX. From the beginning, […]

    *NEW AWARD* ‘Dx Adventurer of the Year’

    As our name suggests, the Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) is mostly concerned with dx adventure; that is radio operations ‘outside the norms’ of traditional armchair DX. From the beginning, […]

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  • While grand prix motorbike riders experience severe G-forces as they corner, accelerate and brake, pushing their body and their machine to the limit around the race track, imagine the emotions […]

    *MEET* 68DA024 Francis

    While grand prix motorbike riders experience severe G-forces as they corner, accelerate and brake, pushing their body and their machine to the limit around the race track, imagine the emotions […]

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  • Having a large base antenna such as a yagi beam or Solarcon IMAX 2000 with radial kit on the roof is a luxury not all of us enjoy… One of my […]

    *PRODUCT WATCH* Firestik IBA-5

    Having a large base antenna such as a yagi beam or Solarcon IMAX 2000 with radial kit on the roof is a luxury not all of us enjoy… One of my […]

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  • Stand by Island Hunters! Please see the striking new Eleven Meter band QSL design for Azores Islands (75 Division) based Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) members. Designed by 1DA011 Luca from Eleven Four Designs, […]

    *QSL* 75 Division, Azores

    Stand by Island Hunters! Please see the striking new Eleven Meter band QSL design for Azores Islands (75 Division) based Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) members. Designed by 1DA011 Luca from Eleven Four Designs, […]

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  • For radio operators who appreciate crisp, clear audio RX, noise cancelling products have arguably been the greatest gift ever to the hobby. Now that might be a bit of an […]

    *PRODUCT REVIEW* Heil Quiet Phones

    For radio operators who appreciate crisp, clear audio RX, noise cancelling products have arguably been the greatest gift ever to the hobby. Now that might be a bit of an […]

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  • DX Zone is a portal dedicated to ham radio (amateur radio) with a human edited links directory dedicated to long-distance and two-way radio communications. It currently lists 20,000+ links organized into […]

    *DX RESOURCE* The DXZone

    DX Zone is a portal dedicated to ham radio (amateur radio) with a human edited links directory dedicated to long-distance and two-way radio communications. It currently lists 20,000+ links organized into […]

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  • See below the front and back QSL design for Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) for 31 Division members on the Iberian Peninsula. Designed by 1DA011 Luca, from ElevenFour QSL Designs, and […]

    *QSL* 31 Division Portugal

    See below the front and back QSL design for Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) for 31 Division members on the Iberian Peninsula. Designed by 1DA011 Luca, from ElevenFour QSL Designs, and […]

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