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Editorials Archive
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![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 […] -
![I’ve been reading some interesting commentary across the ham forums about the work of ‘Ham Pilots’ for the current Conway Reef Dxpedition (3D2CR), and judging by what’s being typed, there […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DXPEDITION-PILOT-e1559648525210-115x115.png "*EDITORIAL* The DXpedition Pilot")
*EDITORIAL* The DXpedition Pilot
Posted on June 4, 2019 | No CommentsI’ve been reading some interesting commentary across the ham forums about the work of ‘Ham Pilots’ for the current Conway Reef Dxpedition (3D2CR), and judging by what’s being typed, there […] -
![In the early 2000’s I enjoyed chasing DX from my home station in the Torres Strait Islands (OC-138). A 4 element long boom yagi some 20m high, nearby waters of […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_1160-e1558782002407-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Little Pistol DX – Tough Going")
*EDITORIAL* Little Pistol DX – Tough Going
Posted on May 25, 2019 | 1 CommentIn the early 2000’s I enjoyed chasing DX from my home station in the Torres Strait Islands (OC-138). A 4 element long boom yagi some 20m high, nearby waters of […] -
![‘Jetlag’ (also known as desynchronosis) is a physiological condition commonly affecting DXpedition enthusiasts — one that results from rapid long-distance transmeridian travel. Once called ‘boat lag’ by maritime mobile dx […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/sexy-airplane-girls-e1555314697616-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Jetlag – the DXpeditioner’s Curse")
*EDITORIAL* Jetlag – the DXpeditioner’s Curse
Posted on April 14, 2019 | No Comments‘Jetlag’ (also known as desynchronosis) is a physiological condition commonly affecting DXpedition enthusiasts — one that results from rapid long-distance transmeridian travel. Once called ‘boat lag’ by maritime mobile dx […] -
![DEFINITION: “Depression – a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. It causes feelings of sadness and/or a […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Picture3-e1546473790987-115x115.png "*EDITORIAL* Post-DX Adventure Depression")
*EDITORIAL* Post-DX Adventure Depression
Posted on January 3, 2019 | 1 CommentDEFINITION: “Depression – a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. It causes feelings of sadness and/or a […] -
![One of the responsibilities of any reputable radio club headquarters is to ensure the validity of expeditions conducted by its members. Obviously, providing physical evidence to support the legitimacy of […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Dkf1jEQW4AMLl30-e1541316349612-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* DXpedition ‘Proofing’")
*EDITORIAL* DXpedition ‘Proofing’
Posted on November 4, 2018 | No CommentsOne of the responsibilities of any reputable radio club headquarters is to ensure the validity of expeditions conducted by its members. Obviously, providing physical evidence to support the legitimacy of […] -
![A Definition COTA is an acronym for the special radio DX activity on ham bands and 11m known as ‘Castles On The Air’. For the purpose of COTA, a castle […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/peel-castle-8-e1541286643343-115x115.jpg "*DX RESOURCES* Castles on the Air (COTA)")
*DX RESOURCES* Castles on the Air (COTA)
Posted on November 4, 2018 | 1 CommentA Definition COTA is an acronym for the special radio DX activity on ham bands and 11m known as ‘Castles On The Air’. For the purpose of COTA, a castle […] -
![One of the first decisions I face each ham dx adventure is selecting an appropriate suffix from the list provided to me by the relevant tele-communications authority. The scarcity of […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/slide12-e1541243534441-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* The Best Numbers, the Best letters for DX Callsigns")
*EDITORIAL* The Best Numbers, the Best letters for DX Callsigns
Posted on November 3, 2018 | No CommentsOne of the first decisions I face each ham dx adventure is selecting an appropriate suffix from the list provided to me by the relevant tele-communications authority. The scarcity of […] -
![The DA-RC defines a ‘holiday-style’ dx adventure as one where radio operations are not the sole purpose of a visit to a DXstination. Radio ops, instead, occur on occasions when […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/slide21-e1540801319667-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Holiday-Style Dx Adventure…")
*EDITORIAL* Holiday-Style Dx Adventure…
Posted on October 29, 2018 | No CommentsThe DA-RC defines a ‘holiday-style’ dx adventure as one where radio operations are not the sole purpose of a visit to a DXstination. Radio ops, instead, occur on occasions when […] -
![There’s been heated debate recently on some of the Facebook DX forums concerning bypassing QSL Managers and sending QSL cards ‘direct’ to rare stations. BUT…receiving nothing in reply! No QSL. […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/25791129_1529989957069817_7309637694802280351_o-e1523188836977-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Direct QSL Dilemas")
*EDITORIAL* Direct QSL Dilemas
Posted on April 8, 2018 | No CommentsThere’s been heated debate recently on some of the Facebook DX forums concerning bypassing QSL Managers and sending QSL cards ‘direct’ to rare stations. BUT…receiving nothing in reply! No QSL. […]