![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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![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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![“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, […] -
![Dedicated Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) member PD5MVH / 19DA109 Marcel has assembled an ultra-impressive collection of QSL confirmation cards in recent times largely due to his ‘obsessive like’ attitude […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMAG0662-2-115x115.jpg "*DX NEWS* Marcel’s QSL Collection")
*DX NEWS* Marcel’s QSL Collection
Posted on December 16, 2013 | No CommentsDedicated Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) member PD5MVH / 19DA109 Marcel has assembled an ultra-impressive collection of QSL confirmation cards in recent times largely due to his ‘obsessive like’ attitude […] -
![14DA028 Phil’s recent IWI DXpedition to Helt Island in Luxembourg (54 Division) was the first of its kind on the 11m band; arguably the most exciting inland water island activity […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1280px-Flag_of_Luxembourg_svg-e1508988528966-115x115.png "*DXPEDITION REPORT* 54DA/HI, Video Presentation")
*DXPEDITION REPORT* 54DA/HI, Video Presentation
Posted on December 10, 2013 | No Comments14DA028 Phil’s recent IWI DXpedition to Helt Island in Luxembourg (54 Division) was the first of its kind on the 11m band; arguably the most exciting inland water island activity […] -
![Island Hunters behold… Please see below the QSL design for 13DA/EU127 Neuwerk Island. This was a remarkable island dx adventure carried out by 13DA110 Uli in the RSGB identified Schleswig-Holstein State South West group back […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/13DA-EU127-front-115x115.jpg "*QSL* 13DA/EU127, Neuwerk Island")
*QSL* 13DA/EU127, Neuwerk Island
Posted on November 29, 2013 | No CommentsIsland Hunters behold… Please see below the QSL design for 13DA/EU127 Neuwerk Island. This was a remarkable island dx adventure carried out by 13DA110 Uli in the RSGB identified Schleswig-Holstein State South West group back […] -
![This is my story for the 54DA/HI activity… 1st Day — 10/11/013 I left my home in France at 3:45 GMT in the direction of Luxembourg (Division 54) with a […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SAM_6209-115x115.jpg "*DXpedition Report* 54DA/HI, Helt Island")
*DXpedition Report* 54DA/HI, Helt Island
Posted on November 14, 2013 | No CommentsThis is my story for the 54DA/HI activity… 1st Day — 10/11/013 I left my home in France at 3:45 GMT in the direction of Luxembourg (Division 54) with a […] -
![Attention Inland Water Island Hunters… Please see below the spanking new QSL design for 14DA028 Phil’s two IWI activities in this year’s IWI-Kend; Belgium IWI Des Ponts and French IWI Doulac. […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iwikend-2013-front-copie-115x115.jpg "*QSL* 2013 IWI-Kend")
*QSL* 2013 IWI-Kend
Posted on October 26, 2013 | No CommentsAttention Inland Water Island Hunters… Please see below the spanking new QSL design for 14DA028 Phil’s two IWI activities in this year’s IWI-Kend; Belgium IWI Des Ponts and French IWI Doulac. […] -
![The Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) is excited to introduce to you 45DA101 Dejan from the Republic of Serbia. An experienced ham radio op and keen 11m DX buff, Dejan […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Serbia_flag_by_Fallof-115x115.jpg "*MEET* 45DA101 Dejan")
*MEET* 45DA101 Dejan
Posted on October 20, 2013 | 2 CommentsThe Dx Adventure Radio Club (DA-RC) is excited to introduce to you 45DA101 Dejan from the Republic of Serbia. An experienced ham radio op and keen 11m DX buff, Dejan […] -
![Attention Island Hunters… Please see below the QSL design for 19DA/EU-038/SI, an exciting island dx adventure undertaken by 19DA109 Marcel to Schiermonnikoog Island in the RSGB IOTA group Noord Holland / Friesland / […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/QSL-19-DA-EU038-2-115x115.jpg "*QSL* 19DA/EU-038, Schiermonnikoog Island")
*QSL* 19DA/EU-038, Schiermonnikoog Island
Posted on October 20, 2013 | No CommentsAttention Island Hunters… Please see below the QSL design for 19DA/EU-038/SI, an exciting island dx adventure undertaken by 19DA109 Marcel to Schiermonnikoog Island in the RSGB IOTA group Noord Holland / Friesland / […] -
![Long-standing DA-RC member and keen emergency comms specialist 43DA102 Geoff purchased a vintage Clansman PRC-320 HF military transceiver recently from the US and has provided the following reaction for fellow […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image8-115x115.jpg "*PRODUCT REVIEW* Clansman PRC-320 Military TX")
*PRODUCT REVIEW* Clansman PRC-320 Military TX
Posted on October 15, 2013 | 7 CommentsLong-standing DA-RC member and keen emergency comms specialist 43DA102 Geoff purchased a vintage Clansman PRC-320 HF military transceiver recently from the US and has provided the following reaction for fellow […]