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Editorials Archive
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![“An Amateur Radio contest is an operating event, held over a predefined time period where the goal is……to enjoy yourself.” The ARRL Operating Manual, 6th Edition Essentially, success in DX […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/the-funny-DP6T-Team-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Contesting Strategy Tips")
*EDITORIAL* Contesting Strategy Tips
Posted on January 8, 2014 | No Comments“An Amateur Radio contest is an operating event, held over a predefined time period where the goal is……to enjoy yourself.” The ARRL Operating Manual, 6th Edition Essentially, success in DX […] -
![DX adventurists don’t always have access to portable masts or towers to elevate their antenna; an altitude enabling them to escape low level obstacles, even one capable of taking advantage […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Roland__Dave_Installing_Yagi_2010-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Pre-existing Structures – the Perfect Ham Towers")
*EDITORIAL* Pre-existing Structures – the Perfect Ham Towers
Posted on January 4, 2014 | No CommentsDX adventurists don’t always have access to portable masts or towers to elevate their antenna; an altitude enabling them to escape low level obstacles, even one capable of taking advantage […] -
![“73”……It’s uttered (or keyed in the case of Morse users) at the end of almost every QSO, by every radio operator and on every band; but what does it actually […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/73images-115x115.jpeg "*EDITORIAL* “73 mate”")
*EDITORIAL* “73 mate”
Posted on December 23, 2013 | 1 Comment“73”……It’s uttered (or keyed in the case of Morse users) at the end of almost every QSO, by every radio operator and on every band; but what does it actually […] -
![With the merriment of gift giving almost upon us, many radio comms enthusiasts will be asked by friends and family members what they’d love for Christmas… Forget the chocolates, underpants, […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/QSL-DA-Christmas-115x115.jpg "A DA-RC Wish List – The Perfect Xmas Solution")
A DA-RC Wish List – The Perfect Xmas Solution
Posted on December 23, 2013 | No CommentsWith the merriment of gift giving almost upon us, many radio comms enthusiasts will be asked by friends and family members what they’d love for Christmas… Forget the chocolates, underpants, […] -
![Keen Dx Adventurist and Big Gun DX Hunter 19DA109 Marcel posted a link to the following article by G4VXE Tim on the DA-RC Mailing List recently – one which not only recognizes […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Picture1-115x115.png "*EDITORIAL* 28 MHz activity: Can we learn from the CB’ers?")
*EDITORIAL* 28 MHz activity: Can we learn from the CB’ers?
Posted on October 5, 2013 | 2 CommentsKeen Dx Adventurist and Big Gun DX Hunter 19DA109 Marcel posted a link to the following article by G4VXE Tim on the DA-RC Mailing List recently – one which not only recognizes […] -
![When one thinks of antenna damage, one usually thinks of fierce storms, hurricanes, cyclones, tornadoes and typhoons as the culprits; with violent cracks of lightning striking antennas or raging winds […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/563495_410281619008695_9334978_n-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Protecting Your Antenna Against Birds")
*EDITORIAL* Protecting Your Antenna Against Birds
Posted on September 19, 2013 | No CommentsWhen one thinks of antenna damage, one usually thinks of fierce storms, hurricanes, cyclones, tornadoes and typhoons as the culprits; with violent cracks of lightning striking antennas or raging winds […] -
![[Definition: Phonography — the practice of snapping quick digital pictures and then performing post-processing and sharing from within the mobile phone itself]. The importance of meeting DXpedition proofs requirements for any dx […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/phoneography2-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Phonography…The Future of DXpedition Proofs")
*EDITORIAL* Phonography…The Future of DXpedition Proofs
Posted on March 10, 2013 | No Comments[Definition: Phonography — the practice of snapping quick digital pictures and then performing post-processing and sharing from within the mobile phone itself]. The importance of meeting DXpedition proofs requirements for any dx […] -
![Mobile dx is great fun and limited only by one’s imagination. Furthermore, mobile stations are the most versatile of all! Both statements seem to be a bit boastful? Right? Mobile […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Picture4-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Mobile DX…Limited Only by Imagination")
*EDITORIAL* Mobile DX…Limited Only by Imagination
Posted on January 21, 2013 | No CommentsMobile dx is great fun and limited only by one’s imagination. Furthermore, mobile stations are the most versatile of all! Both statements seem to be a bit boastful? Right? Mobile […] -
![The following article was contributed by 3DA012 Roger on the DA-RC Mailing List, believed to have been written by Kenneth Andersen earlier this year. It makes for great ‘light’ reading hihi… […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/b_w_guy_yelling-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* The New DA-RC Protocol? Maybe Not…")
*EDITORIAL* The New DA-RC Protocol? Maybe Not…
Posted on September 20, 2012 | No CommentsThe following article was contributed by 3DA012 Roger on the DA-RC Mailing List, believed to have been written by Kenneth Andersen earlier this year. It makes for great ‘light’ reading hihi… […] -
![On one hand, radio operators who work the 11m DX band are fortunate in that designated frequencies exist, both above and below the citizens band allocation, where one can listen […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/1-115x115.png "*EDITORIAL* 11m Call Frequency Traffic – The Ham Solution")
*EDITORIAL* 11m Call Frequency Traffic – The Ham Solution
Posted on September 13, 2012 | No CommentsOn one hand, radio operators who work the 11m DX band are fortunate in that designated frequencies exist, both above and below the citizens band allocation, where one can listen […]