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Editorials Archive
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![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. […] -
![For the majority of Eleven Meter DX enthusiasts around the globe, the fundamental aim of our hobby is to work and confirm as many DXCC entities as possible. For sure, working […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Tuvalu-e1481538680755-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* The Future of ALTNO on 11m")
*EDITORIAL* The Future of ALTNO on 11m
Posted on April 4, 2018 | 1 CommentFor the majority of Eleven Meter DX enthusiasts around the globe, the fundamental aim of our hobby is to work and confirm as many DXCC entities as possible. For sure, working […]