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Editorials Archive
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![Definition: ‘Honeymoon – a traditional holiday taken by newlyweds to a secluded, exotic, or tropical destination considered to be special or romantic, in order to consummate the marriage. I think it’s […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/angry-bride-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Honeymoon DX")
*EDITORIAL* Honeymoon DX
Posted on April 10, 2020 | 1 CommentDefinition: ‘Honeymoon – a traditional holiday taken by newlyweds to a secluded, exotic, or tropical destination considered to be special or romantic, in order to consummate the marriage. I think it’s […] -
![From the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, the Pacific is the largest and deepest oceanic sector in the world, covering more than 30% […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/38496-acp_0-e1585451588971-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* The Pacific’s ‘MOST WANTED’")
*EDITORIAL* The Pacific’s ‘MOST WANTED’
Posted on March 29, 2020 | No CommentsFrom the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, the Pacific is the largest and deepest oceanic sector in the world, covering more than 30% […] -
![In radio comms, a “boat anchor” is a term of endearment used to describe an old piece of equipment that weighs so much it could be used as an anchor. […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/FB_IMG_1574335062565-e1585200615472-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Drop the Anchor")
*EDITORIAL* Drop the Anchor
Posted on March 26, 2020 | No CommentsIn radio comms, a “boat anchor” is a term of endearment used to describe an old piece of equipment that weighs so much it could be used as an anchor. […] -
![DXpedition ops are always bombarded by “sked” requests’ and, over the years, I’ve satisfied many such requests during my ‘rare’ or ‘most wanted’ dx adventure. The term “sked” is shortened […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/0005-e1585189216857-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* The Purpose of ‘Skeds’")
*EDITORIAL* The Purpose of ‘Skeds’
Posted on March 26, 2020 | No CommentsDXpedition ops are always bombarded by “sked” requests’ and, over the years, I’ve satisfied many such requests during my ‘rare’ or ‘most wanted’ dx adventure. The term “sked” is shortened […] -
![Most people would reason that dealing with a QSL manager when it comes to exchanging confirmation cards is far more reliable than dealing directly with a home operator. Some hobbyists, […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/maxresdefault-3-e1563023097376-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* How to Treat a QSL Manager")
*EDITORIAL* How to Treat a QSL Manager
Posted on March 20, 2020 | 1 CommentMost people would reason that dealing with a QSL manager when it comes to exchanging confirmation cards is far more reliable than dealing directly with a home operator. Some hobbyists, […] -
![It’s the nature of dxpedition operations that, sporadically, callsigns are logged by the dx adventure team that are not accurate — well not fully anyway. You can’t blame them either […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/14807959254_3614f0d1d3_b-1-e1577171384792-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* The Truth with Busted Callsigns")
*EDITORIAL* The Truth with Busted Callsigns
Posted on December 24, 2019 | No CommentsIt’s the nature of dxpedition operations that, sporadically, callsigns are logged by the dx adventure team that are not accurate — well not fully anyway. You can’t blame them either […] -
![No doubt you’ve heard the phrase ‘ghost member’ at some stage in the course of your time in radio comms, particularly if you’ve spent it with a club. For example, […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Picture1-e1577064587871-115x115.png "*EDITORIAL* Ghost Members")
*EDITORIAL* Ghost Members
Posted on December 23, 2019 | No CommentsNo doubt you’ve heard the phrase ‘ghost member’ at some stage in the course of your time in radio comms, particularly if you’ve spent it with a club. For example, […] -
![The ‘sticky needle’ phenomena is one that’s haunted some ham and citizens band radio users for decades and continues to do so. “What’s a ‘sticky needle?” you might ask. Well […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/6583534473_68376b7639_o-e1576913293577-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* The Sticky Needle Phenomena")
*EDITORIAL* The Sticky Needle Phenomena
Posted on December 21, 2019 | No CommentsThe ‘sticky needle’ phenomena is one that’s haunted some ham and citizens band radio users for decades and continues to do so. “What’s a ‘sticky needle?” you might ask. Well […] -
![Hands up if you’ve ever been reprimanded by an OM on air about something you’ve said, allegedly done, or something you should’ve said or done? Most of us I’m sure; […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/law-enforcement-e1576627336750-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Beware the Band Police")
*EDITORIAL* Beware the Band Police
Posted on December 18, 2019 | No CommentsHands up if you’ve ever been reprimanded by an OM on air about something you’ve said, allegedly done, or something you should’ve said or done? Most of us I’m sure; […] -
![What is a Jammer? For the purpose of this DA-RC editorial, a ‘Jammer’ is defined as “a person who deliberately blocks or interferes with radio comms…” For any dx adventure […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/174876008-e1576458253312-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Dealing with DXpedition Jammers")
*EDITORIAL* Dealing with DXpedition Jammers
Posted on December 16, 2019 | 2 CommentsWhat is a Jammer? For the purpose of this DA-RC editorial, a ‘Jammer’ is defined as “a person who deliberately blocks or interferes with radio comms…” For any dx adventure […]