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Editorials Archive
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![This editorial is my opinion, shaped by years as an active DXpeditioner and reinforced by my role as a HQ member of the DA-RC. Some guys may find it uncomfortable. […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/52938683-16dd-4300-b53b-cd7166f5e2ce-115x115.png "Proof or It Didn’t Happen: An Uncomfortable Truth")
Proof or It Didn’t Happen: An Uncomfortable Truth
Posted on January 21, 2026 | 8 CommentsThis editorial is my opinion, shaped by years as an active DXpeditioner and reinforced by my role as a HQ member of the DA-RC. Some guys may find it uncomfortable. […] -
![As a kid growing up in Australia, the North Pole always fascinated me — its vast ice sheets, balls-biting winds, and the occasional polar bear drifting across a frozen landscape, […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Gemini_Generated_Image_w4xsxhw4xsxhw4xs-e1761920388102-115x115.png "Polar Flutter: Observations from 266DA/Kiritimati")
Polar Flutter: Observations from 266DA/Kiritimati
Posted on November 14, 2025 | 2 CommentsAs a kid growing up in Australia, the North Pole always fascinated me — its vast ice sheets, balls-biting winds, and the occasional polar bear drifting across a frozen landscape, […] -
![Every year, husbands around the world cram rigs, mozzie spray, fishing-pole antennas, and enough coax to strangle a whale into Pelican cases, then jet off to DXstinations where coconuts outnumber […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Gemini_Generated_Image_w3avogw3avogw3av-e1759561707217-115x115.png "*DX EDITORIAL* The Real Operator: Tales of the DX Widow")
*DX EDITORIAL* The Real Operator: Tales of the DX Widow
Posted on October 4, 2025 | No CommentsEvery year, husbands around the world cram rigs, mozzie spray, fishing-pole antennas, and enough coax to strangle a whale into Pelican cases, then jet off to DXstinations where coconuts outnumber […] -
![After years of chasing DX from coastlines and islands, I’ve come to realise that, at 27 MHz, the ocean isn’t just a backdrop — it’s a working part of the station. […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Gemini_Generated_Image_joquamjoquamjoqu-115x115.png "*EDITORIAL* Riding the Waves – Sea Scatter on 11m")
*EDITORIAL* Riding the Waves – Sea Scatter on 11m
Posted on September 6, 2025 | No CommentsAfter years of chasing DX from coastlines and islands, I’ve come to realise that, at 27 MHz, the ocean isn’t just a backdrop — it’s a working part of the station. […] -
![@ DX Hunters! Ever wondered why your head pounds after a solid stint on the microphone? Why your ears throb like Marshall stacks after a DX marathon? Or why you’re […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1637b0b4-b2a4-403d-9de4-0761f3cbf50d-115x115.png "The Fatigue You Can Hear: A Guide to Listener Burnout")
The Fatigue You Can Hear: A Guide to Listener Burnout
Posted on July 8, 2025 | No Comments@ DX Hunters! Ever wondered why your head pounds after a solid stint on the microphone? Why your ears throb like Marshall stacks after a DX marathon? Or why you’re […] -
![In all my 11m DXpedition planning, the primary focus is clear: satisfy the cravings of Major DX Markets. This means meticulous consideration of operating times, antenna configurations, beam headings, and […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/b91d8217-9524-411a-8479-13308ed62b45-115x115.png "Understanding the Major DX Markets in DXpedition Planning")
Understanding the Major DX Markets in DXpedition Planning
Posted on July 4, 2025 | No CommentsIn all my 11m DXpedition planning, the primary focus is clear: satisfy the cravings of Major DX Markets. This means meticulous consideration of operating times, antenna configurations, beam headings, and […] -
![For as long as many of us can remember, the 11m band has been widely regarded as a fertile breeding ground for future amateur radio operators. Indeed, it’s a well-trodden […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/d329fb66-5bcb-46a7-913f-32e02f134fab-115x115.png "From Ham to 11: A Reversal of the Traditional Journey")
From Ham to 11: A Reversal of the Traditional Journey
Posted on June 22, 2025 | 2 CommentsFor as long as many of us can remember, the 11m band has been widely regarded as a fertile breeding ground for future amateur radio operators. Indeed, it’s a well-trodden […] -
![In a world where digital comms is fast, frictionless, and everywhere, there’s something quietly powerful about the crackle of a DX signal – for most DA-RC Members – reaching out […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/22444769345_69087c552f_k-e1746855861265-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* The 333 DX Rule: Keeping the Airwaves Alive")
*EDITORIAL* The 333 DX Rule: Keeping the Airwaves Alive
Posted on May 16, 2025 | No CommentsIn a world where digital comms is fast, frictionless, and everywhere, there’s something quietly powerful about the crackle of a DX signal – for most DA-RC Members – reaching out […] -
![Pile-ups are, by nature, unpredictable and demanding! For even the most experienced DXpedition ops, the combination of shifting propagation, enthusiastic DX Hunters, and inconsistent on-air etiquette presents a formidable challenge. […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20160117_102253-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* PILE-UP SPEEDBUMPS: The QSO Killers")
*EDITORIAL* PILE-UP SPEEDBUMPS: The QSO Killers
Posted on May 10, 2025 | 2 CommentsPile-ups are, by nature, unpredictable and demanding! For even the most experienced DXpedition ops, the combination of shifting propagation, enthusiastic DX Hunters, and inconsistent on-air etiquette presents a formidable challenge. […] -
![In the Eleven Meter Community, just like on ham bands, conversations often buzz around the ‘what,’ ‘where,’ and ‘why’ of DX operations, leaving the ‘how’ to operate in the background. […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Radio-Station-Wallpapers-High-Quality-Download-Free-scaled-e1746415701920-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* The 5 C’s of Radio Comms")
*EDITORIAL* The 5 C’s of Radio Comms
Posted on May 5, 2025 | No CommentsIn the Eleven Meter Community, just like on ham bands, conversations often buzz around the ‘what,’ ‘where,’ and ‘why’ of DX operations, leaving the ‘how’ to operate in the background. […]