![SUPPORT THIS EXTRAORDINARY DX ADVENTURE The Dx Adventure Radio Club is preparing for one of its most ambitious activations yet — 286DA/SA-101, Alejandro Selkirk Island, a remote and highly sought-after […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/26a90877-6b7d-4188-b64b-555bc61d62d8-640x250.jpeg "*SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY* 286DA/SA-101, Alejandro Selkirk Island")
![Shown above, 14DA181 Marc is one of the DA-RC’s leading Inland Water Island adventurers. On August 15, 2026, this guy set out for a weekend of IWI action, with plans […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260815_065114-640x250.jpg "*REPORT* 14DA/23008L, Vergnolas Island")
![In August 2026, DA-RC HQ Member and leading DXpeditioner 14DA001 Stef escaped to the beautiful island of Martinique in the French West Indies, located in the eastern Caribbean Sea between […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/71186687-b8f7-4ac9-b05a-ba0fc3e35650-640x250.jpg "*REPORT* 136/14DA001, Martinique Island")
![Attention, Freeband Island Chasers — four long-awaited Cyclades islands are about to come alive on the bands, and prominent dx adventurist 13DA012 Joe is bringing them within reach once again! […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/a3b04503-5055-4037-8f46-33752cf742d5-640x250.jpeg "*SOON* Kyklades (Cyclades) IOTA Tour")
![Introducing the DA-RC’s QSL Management Platform The brainchild of HQ Member 1DA001 Gaetano, the DA-RC QSL Management Platform is a modern online one designed to make QSL requests faster, easier, […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/72cf094d-d0b7-4e38-896e-9c4b38168012-1-640x250.jpeg "DA-RC QSL Management Platform")
![The ‘High-Maintenance QSL’er’ is legendary in QSL Manager circles. And at DA-RC HQ OC, unfortunately, he’s a character I encounter all too often in my own management work. This guy […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-19-2026-03_39_33-PM-640x250.png "*EDITORIAL* The High-Maintenance QSLer")
![Half a dozen countries… One incredible road trip! From August through September 2026, experienced field operative 13DA012 Joe, from the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district of Saxony, Germany, will embark on an […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/thumbnail-640x250.jpeg "*DX NEWS* 13DA012 Joe Embarks on European Campervan DX Tour")
![Our Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) is thrilled to announce an exciting upcoming holiday activity by HQ Team member 14DA001 Stef, who’ll soon be QRV from the stunning island of […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/756846473_1718855209449080_2924545421464848345_n-640x250.jpg "*SOON ACTIVE* 136/14DA001, Martinique")
![From crafting antennas and chasing rare DX on SSB or flawless CW, to producing his own wine and olive oil in the rolling hills outside Rome, 1DA007 Davide represents the […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/images-8-640x250.jpg "*MEET* 1DA007 Davide")
![165DA101 Alex’s second activation of an ATNO in the Maddalena Archipelago in as many days, sparked incredible interest in the Freeband DX Community. With antenna arrays aimed at this tiny, […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/171604-640x250.jpg "*REPORT* Razzoli IOTA, 165DA/M-011")
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- 157DA0, Montserrat, Jan 2026
- 197DA981, Vanuatu, Holiday Style, Oct 2025
- 242DA/DX, Vietnam, April 2026
- 286DA/SA-005, Robinson Crusoe Island, May 2026
- 286DA/SA-101, Alejandro Selkirk, Oct 2026
- 32DA/SA-070, Santa Maria Island, Nov 2025
- 337DA0 Austral Islands, Nov 2025
- 341DA/IOTA, Timor-Leste, April, 2026
- 70DA0, American Samoa, Jan 2026
- Kyklades IOTA Tour, Greece, Aug, 2026
- Maddalena Archipelago (EU-041), July 16-20, 2026
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![Our Dx Adventure Radio Club is thrilled to announce details of an extraordinary ‘Most Wanted’ islands on the air activation from the far-flung — and never before activated — Alejandro […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/82a684ae-5d90-4755-91b0-badb270fc6b1-e1781930146622-640x250.jpeg "*DX NEWS* 286DA/SA-101, Alejandro Selkirk Island")
*DX NEWS* 286DA/SA-101, Alejandro Selkirk Island
Our Dx Adventure Radio Club is thrilled to announce details of an extraordinary ‘Most Wanted’ islands on the air activation from the far-flung — and never before activated — Alejandro […]
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![The term ‘ATNO’ is a new buzz word in ham and 11m radio comms. With a glut of stirring DXpeditions occurring in recent months to rare DXCC entities (Bhutan, Timor […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/7-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* ATNO – The DX Hallelujah")
*EDITORIAL* ATNO – The DX Hallelujah
Posted on February 9, 2014 | 5 CommentsThe term ‘ATNO’ is a new buzz word in ham and 11m radio comms. With a glut of stirring DXpeditions occurring in recent months to rare DXCC entities (Bhutan, Timor […] -
![Please see below the design for 45DA101 Deja’s personal QSL card. Designed by fellow member 14DA028 Phil and printed by friend LZ3HI Emil at Gold Print Service, this outstanding full-colour QSL card shows some of the […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Dejan-front-copie-115x115.jpg "*QSL* 45DA101 Deja")
*QSL* 45DA101 Deja
Posted on February 9, 2014 | No CommentsPlease see below the design for 45DA101 Deja’s personal QSL card. Designed by fellow member 14DA028 Phil and printed by friend LZ3HI Emil at Gold Print Service, this outstanding full-colour QSL card shows some of the […] -
![“Human nature places a higher value on something you have to work for rather than something you are given…” The Microlite Penguins, 2002 When most people hear the word ‘DXpedition’, […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bora-bora-shack-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Travelling Light – Microlite DX Adventure")
*EDITORIAL* Travelling Light – Microlite DX Adventure
Posted on February 8, 2014 | No Comments“Human nature places a higher value on something you have to work for rather than something you are given…” The Microlite Penguins, 2002 When most people hear the word ‘DXpedition’, […] -
![Verticals are the most common type of antenna for use on 27 MHz and, for more than a decade, the IMAX 2000 by Solarcon has been regarded as one of […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/imag00122-115x115.jpg "*PRODUCT REVIEW* Sirio Gain Master Antenna")
*PRODUCT REVIEW* Sirio Gain Master Antenna
Posted on January 20, 2014 | 2 CommentsVerticals are the most common type of antenna for use on 27 MHz and, for more than a decade, the IMAX 2000 by Solarcon has been regarded as one of […] -
![Just as they do on ham bands, contests on the eleven meter band attract loads of participants. DA-RC HQ Member and experienced contester Darren takes a look at why the […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/artimage_427233_2878414_2010081408193-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Contesting on 11m")
*EDITORIAL* Contesting on 11m
Posted on January 15, 2014 | 3 CommentsJust as they do on ham bands, contests on the eleven meter band attract loads of participants. DA-RC HQ Member and experienced contester Darren takes a look at why the […] -
![“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 […] -
![Accessing antennas at great height poses many potential safety hazards. Essentially, climbing ladders or scaling towers, regardless of whether or not a commercial safety harness is fitted, is risky business […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Cherry_picker-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* Antenna Safety – Elevated Work Platforms")
*EDITORIAL* Antenna Safety – Elevated Work Platforms
Posted on January 3, 2014 | 2 CommentsAccessing antennas at great height poses many potential safety hazards. Essentially, climbing ladders or scaling towers, regardless of whether or not a commercial safety harness is fitted, is risky business […] -
![If you’ve ever dreamed of mounting a DXpedition to a far flung part of the world, yet it has never come to pass, this book could easily be a trigger […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Redsandsforts-115x115.jpg "*DX RESOURCE* Island Fever by Rob Jones")
*DX RESOURCE* Island Fever by Rob Jones
Posted on January 2, 2014 | No CommentsIf you’ve ever dreamed of mounting a DXpedition to a far flung part of the world, yet it has never come to pass, this book could easily be a trigger […] -
![If you’ve ever thought of taking your radio on holiday or organising a DXpedition, the World Licensing and Operating Directory is the guide for you. Written by well known DXer […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/4W6A-Antenna-panorama-1-by-9M6DXX_rsz-115x115.jpg "*DX RESOURCE* World Licensing & Operating Directory")
*DX RESOURCE* World Licensing & Operating Directory
Posted on December 30, 2013 | No CommentsIf you’ve ever thought of taking your radio on holiday or organising a DXpedition, the World Licensing and Operating Directory is the guide for you. Written by well known DXer […]