About Author: Darren

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  • When the sun drops below the sea beyond Bokissa Island to create a sunset scene reminiscent of many Vanuatu postcards, the air in Luganville becomes thick and heavy with pikininni […]

    *DX NEWS* Kava DXperiment – a tale from 197DA/0

    When the sun drops below the sea beyond Bokissa Island to create a sunset scene reminiscent of many Vanuatu postcards, the air in Luganville becomes thick and heavy with pikininni […]

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  • Conducted by myself 43DA001 Darren and 43DA234 Tom, 197DA/0 from Vanuatu’s beautiful Aore Island commenced on January 1 and concluded 2 weeks later on January 14, encompassing both weekends of the […]

    *DXPEDITION REPORT* 197DA/0, Vanuatu

    Conducted by myself 43DA001 Darren and 43DA234 Tom, 197DA/0 from Vanuatu’s beautiful Aore Island commenced on January 1 and concluded 2 weeks later on January 14, encompassing both weekends of the […]

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  • The Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) is proud to introduce to you 30DA016 Dave who CQ’s from the Kingdom of Spain on the Iberian Peninsula. An experienced SOTA field operative and […]

    *MEET* 30DA016 Dave

    The Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) is proud to introduce to you 30DA016 Dave who CQ’s from the Kingdom of Spain on the Iberian Peninsula. An experienced SOTA field operative and […]

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  • This month’s article is a little divorced from the normal stuff as this featured radio needs to be mentioned and sometimes there is not enough space to put a review.  […]

    *PRODUCT REVIEW* TTI TCB 1100 CB

    This month’s article is a little divorced from the normal stuff as this featured radio needs to be mentioned and sometimes there is not enough space to put a review.  […]

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  • My recent purchase of an Opek CX-3 Coaxial Antenna Switch was done out of necessity after my previous switch developed shorts and became unworkable.  Not surprising really since it was […]

    *PRODUCT REVIEW* Opek CX-3 Antenna Switch

    My recent purchase of an Opek CX-3 Coaxial Antenna Switch was done out of necessity after my previous switch developed shorts and became unworkable.  Not surprising really since it was […]

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  • My purchase of a new Icom IC-7000 transceiver a few months ago was made with a view to modernizing my portable station in time for some of the DA-RC contests […]

    *PRODUCT REVIEW* IC-7000 Transceiver

    My purchase of a new Icom IC-7000 transceiver a few months ago was made with a view to modernizing my portable station in time for some of the DA-RC contests […]

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  • Although not designed primarily for use on 27 MHZ frequencies, the 8 feet tall Chameleon V1 HF multiband antenna, with its unique trap coil design and super flexibility, is indeed […]

    *PRODUCT REVIEW* Chameleon V1 Tripod Kit

    Although not designed primarily for use on 27 MHZ frequencies, the 8 feet tall Chameleon V1 HF multiband antenna, with its unique trap coil design and super flexibility, is indeed […]

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  • The Republic of Ireland (EU-115) is home QTH to Dx Adventure Radio Club member 29DA101 Mark.  A former country coordinator with the Lima Delta DX Group, Mark resides in the […]

    *MEET* 29DA101 Mark

    The Republic of Ireland (EU-115) is home QTH to Dx Adventure Radio Club member 29DA101 Mark.  A former country coordinator with the Lima Delta DX Group, Mark resides in the […]

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  • Champion 11m DX Hunter; experienced DXpeditioner; and licensed ham… The Dx Adventure Radio Club is proud to introduce to you 14DA049 Fred who connects with the DA-RC in early June, […]

    *MEET* 14DA049 Fred

    Champion 11m DX Hunter; experienced DXpeditioner; and licensed ham… The Dx Adventure Radio Club is proud to introduce to you 14DA049 Fred who connects with the DA-RC in early June, […]

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  • From May 2009…A Product Review by 43DA001 Darren…for the DA-RC The Heil PR40 Dynamic Microphone is one of 5 models in the fantastic PR series by audio giants Heil Sound… […]

    *PRODUCT REVIEW* Heil PR40 Studio Mic

    From May 2009…A Product Review by 43DA001 Darren…for the DA-RC The Heil PR40 Dynamic Microphone is one of 5 models in the fantastic PR series by audio giants Heil Sound… […]

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