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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
- SHIPWRECKS ON THE AIR (SWOTA)
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Ham Radio Archive
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![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-115x115.png "*EDITORIAL* The High-Maintenance QSLer")
*EDITORIAL* The High-Maintenance QSLer
Posted on August 7, 2026 | 2 CommentsThe ‘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 […] -
![If I’m honest, pileups during my early days as a DXpeditioner caused me more than a little trepidation. The reason was simple: the world’s most wanted DXpeditions on the most […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-30-2026-09_29_06-PM-115x115.png "*EDITORIAL* DXpedition Pileups: Time to Split")
*EDITORIAL* DXpedition Pileups: Time to Split
Posted on July 1, 2026 | 2 CommentsIf I’m honest, pileups during my early days as a DXpeditioner caused me more than a little trepidation. The reason was simple: the world’s most wanted DXpeditions on the most […] -
![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-e1781930146622-115x115.jpeg "*DX NEWS* 286DA/SA-101, Alejandro Selkirk Island")
*DX NEWS* 286DA/SA-101, Alejandro Selkirk Island
Posted on June 20, 2026 | No CommentsOur 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 […] -
![Every year, husbands around the world cram rigs, mozzie spray, fishing-pole antennas, and enough coax to strangle a whale into Pelican cases, then jet off to DXstinations where coconuts outnumber […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Gemini_Generated_Image_w3avogw3avogw3av-e1759561707217-115x115.png "*DX EDITORIAL* The Real Operator: Tales of the DX Widow")
*DX EDITORIAL* The Real Operator: Tales of the DX Widow
Posted on October 4, 2025 | No CommentsEvery year, husbands around the world cram rigs, mozzie spray, fishing-pole antennas, and enough coax to strangle a whale into Pelican cases, then jet off to DXstinations where coconuts outnumber […] -
![After years of chasing DX from coastlines and islands, I’ve come to realise that, at 27 MHz, the ocean isn’t just a backdrop — it’s a working part of the station. […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Gemini_Generated_Image_joquamjoquamjoqu-115x115.png "*EDITORIAL* Riding the Waves – Sea Scatter on 11m")
*EDITORIAL* Riding the Waves – Sea Scatter on 11m
Posted on September 6, 2025 | No CommentsAfter years of chasing DX from coastlines and islands, I’ve come to realise that, at 27 MHz, the ocean isn’t just a backdrop — it’s a working part of the station. […] -
![@ DX Hunters! Ever wondered why your head pounds after a solid stint on the microphone? Why your ears throb like Marshall stacks after a DX marathon? Or why you’re […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1637b0b4-b2a4-403d-9de4-0761f3cbf50d-115x115.png "The Fatigue You Can Hear: A Guide to Listener Burnout")
The Fatigue You Can Hear: A Guide to Listener Burnout
Posted on July 8, 2025 | No Comments@ DX Hunters! Ever wondered why your head pounds after a solid stint on the microphone? Why your ears throb like Marshall stacks after a DX marathon? Or why you’re […] -
![In all my 11m DXpedition planning, the primary focus is clear: satisfy the cravings of Major DX Markets. This means meticulous consideration of operating times, antenna configurations, beam headings, and […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/b91d8217-9524-411a-8479-13308ed62b45-115x115.png "Understanding the Major DX Markets in DXpedition Planning")
Understanding the Major DX Markets in DXpedition Planning
Posted on July 4, 2025 | No CommentsIn all my 11m DXpedition planning, the primary focus is clear: satisfy the cravings of Major DX Markets. This means meticulous consideration of operating times, antenna configurations, beam headings, and […] -
![For as long as many of us can remember, the 11m band has been widely regarded as a fertile breeding ground for future amateur radio operators. Indeed, it’s a well-trodden […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/d329fb66-5bcb-46a7-913f-32e02f134fab-115x115.png "From Ham to 11: A Reversal of the Traditional Journey")
From Ham to 11: A Reversal of the Traditional Journey
Posted on June 22, 2025 | 2 CommentsFor as long as many of us can remember, the 11m band has been widely regarded as a fertile breeding ground for future amateur radio operators. Indeed, it’s a well-trodden […] -
![In a world where digital comms is fast, frictionless, and everywhere, there’s something quietly powerful about the crackle of a DX signal – for most DA-RC Members – reaching out […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/22444769345_69087c552f_k-e1746855861265-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* The 333 DX Rule: Keeping the Airwaves Alive")
*EDITORIAL* The 333 DX Rule: Keeping the Airwaves Alive
Posted on May 16, 2025 | No CommentsIn a world where digital comms is fast, frictionless, and everywhere, there’s something quietly powerful about the crackle of a DX signal – for most DA-RC Members – reaching out […] -
![Pile-ups are, by nature, unpredictable and demanding! For even the most experienced DXpedition ops, the combination of shifting propagation, enthusiastic DX Hunters, and inconsistent on-air etiquette presents a formidable challenge. […]](https://www.delta-alfa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20160117_102253-115x115.jpg "*EDITORIAL* PILE-UP SPEEDBUMPS: The QSO Killers")
*EDITORIAL* PILE-UP SPEEDBUMPS: The QSO Killers
Posted on May 10, 2025 | 2 CommentsPile-ups are, by nature, unpredictable and demanding! For even the most experienced DXpedition ops, the combination of shifting propagation, enthusiastic DX Hunters, and inconsistent on-air etiquette presents a formidable challenge. […]