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Editorials Archive
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![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. […] -
![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, […]