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Editorials Archive
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![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. […] -
![The use of clusters by dxpedition teams, whilst operating abroad, is a topic that’s been discussed at length on the Dx Adventure Radio Club’s internal message boards. For us, the […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Picture5-115x115.png "*EDITORIAL* Clusters on DX Adventure")
*EDITORIAL* Clusters on DX Adventure
Posted on April 12, 2024 | No CommentsThe use of clusters by dxpedition teams, whilst operating abroad, is a topic that’s been discussed at length on the Dx Adventure Radio Club’s internal message boards. For us, the […] -
![The Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) is well known for it’s DXpedition exploits; across many most wanted and rare 11m and ham entities in the past 10 and more years. […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/solomon-islands-history-e1563523273656-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Recon — Essential for DXpedition Planning")
*EDITORIAL* Recon — Essential for DXpedition Planning
Posted on April 2, 2023 | 2 CommentsThe Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) is well known for it’s DXpedition exploits; across many most wanted and rare 11m and ham entities in the past 10 and more years. […] -
![The availability of ham friendly accommodation for individuals undertaking DXpedition work is a delicate thing. To abuse it, neglect it, or take it for granted, can be seriously detrimental to […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FS-1156x640-1-115x115.png "*EDITORIAL* Preserving Ham Friendly Accommodation")
*EDITORIAL* Preserving Ham Friendly Accommodation
Posted on December 17, 2021 | No CommentsThe availability of ham friendly accommodation for individuals undertaking DXpedition work is a delicate thing. To abuse it, neglect it, or take it for granted, can be seriously detrimental to […] -
![Dust! It’s a common household issue indeed but EXTRA damaging if you’re in the hobby world of radio comms! The truth is that some ham shacks suffer more dust than […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/images-1-2-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Dusty Shack? Here’s a Solution!")
*EDITORIAL* Dusty Shack? Here’s a Solution!
Posted on July 10, 2021 | No CommentsDust! It’s a common household issue indeed but EXTRA damaging if you’re in the hobby world of radio comms! The truth is that some ham shacks suffer more dust than […] -
![Ever sent a QSL card overseas for it not to arrive? For it to go missing in transit? Or, for its contents to have been tampered with enroute? IRCs removed, […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mail-Parcel-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* QSL Tips to Avoid Theft")
*EDITORIAL* QSL Tips to Avoid Theft
Posted on July 7, 2021 | No CommentsEver sent a QSL card overseas for it not to arrive? For it to go missing in transit? Or, for its contents to have been tampered with enroute? IRCs removed, […] -
![Almost certainly, success in DX contests on any band (including the world’s greatest DX band — 11m) is determined by a number of variables… In any one event, most OMs […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/5929de92dc0ea2549730c208a3bf753e-e1602301835167-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Search & Pounce Ops")
*EDITORIAL* Search & Pounce Ops
Posted on October 10, 2020 | No CommentsAlmost certainly, success in DX contests on any band (including the world’s greatest DX band — 11m) is determined by a number of variables… In any one event, most OMs […] -
![What’s the most important accessory when it comes to radio shack existence? A set of headphones? Think again. A Log book? No chance. An external speaker? You’re kidding yourself! Really, […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/s-l1600-e1587134076582-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* The Most Underestimated DXcessory")
*EDITORIAL* The Most Underestimated DXcessory
Posted on April 18, 2020 | No CommentsWhat’s the most important accessory when it comes to radio shack existence? A set of headphones? Think again. A Log book? No chance. An external speaker? You’re kidding yourself! Really, […] -
![For me, one of the awesome things about living on acreage in a rural area is a very low ‘noise floor’ and this phenomena is the focus of this DA-RC […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/49938786_2138754786438966_5242060657678876672_n-e1586943653116-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Slippery ‘Noise’ Floor")
*EDITORIAL* Slippery ‘Noise’ Floor
Posted on April 15, 2020 | No CommentsFor me, one of the awesome things about living on acreage in a rural area is a very low ‘noise floor’ and this phenomena is the focus of this DA-RC […]