Ham Radio Tech: What is SWR? Debunking the Myths and Misinformation (Video) (Image/DX Engineering)
Ham Radio Tech: Propagation Beacons—Finding an Open Path to the World (Image/K8MSH)
DX Engineering & Icom America Lend Their Support to College Amateur Radio Clubs (Image/University of Pittsburgh)
DX Engineering Goes Mobile! (Image/DX Engineering)
FT8
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FT8: Saving or Destroying Ham Radio?

Let me start by saying that this is an OPINION PIECE. Everybody has an opinion. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. I try to explore all sides, but […]

EMCOMM
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EMCOMM in Action: Providing Communications Support for the Pan Ohio Hope Ride

The Pan Ohio Hope Ride (POHR) is a noncompetitive one–, two–, or four-day cycling event that supports the American Cancer Society. Either as an individual or part of a team, […]

Antenna Tech
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Ham Radio Tech: Choosing a Portable Vertical Antenna that Matches Your Needs

Whether you’re a seasoned ham or buying your first antenna, choosing the right one is more about how you operate as an individual and less about the antenna’s capabilities. In […]

Product Reviews
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DX Engineering Flanged Feedpoint Connectors—a Better Way to Attach Coax to Antennas that Don’t Have a Connector (Video)

So you’re building a small dual-band Yagi and the instructions tell you to split the coax at the feedpoint. Stop right there. DX Engineering’s Michael Murphy, KI8R, shows you a […]

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Videos

Ham Radio Tech: What is SWR? Debunking the Myths and Misinformation (Video)

What is Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) and how does it impact your amateur radio antenna system? Is there really such a thing as “perfect” SWR and does it really matter? […]

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Technical Articles

Ham Radio Tech: Propagation Beacons—Finding an Open Path to the World

What are the current propagation conditions like? You can listen closely to the bands, but it takes time. You could look at the theoretical propagation forecasts on the Internet or […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

DX Engineering & Icom America Lend Their Support to College Amateur Radio Clubs

DX Engineering and Icom America have teamed up to help university amateur radio clubs upgrade their stations and get more out of their time on the air. DX Engineering recently […]

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Events

DX Engineering Goes Mobile!

For those living within driving range of Summit Racing Equipment/DX Engineering headquarters in Tallmadge, Ohio, we hope you were able to participate in our first-ever Mobile Cruise-In October 3, 2024 […]

Amateur Radio News

Helene Aftermath Update: Community, Coordination, and Misinformation

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on QRPer.com on Monday, October 7. We are sharing this important information with permission from the author, Thomas Witherspoon. Good Morning, Friends, If you […]

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Technical Articles

Ham Radio Tech: Understanding PEP, ICAS, CCS & Duty Cycle

Next time you browse a ham radio catalog, compare the relative power ratings of some of the accessories. I was interested in replacing some antenna switches, and here’s what I […]

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Events

DX Engineering Gear to Play a Major Role in November/December 2024 3D2Y DXpedition to Rotuma

DXers will tell you that 2024 has been a banner year for high-profile DXpeditions. Once again DX Engineering has led the charge by providing equipment for many activations in the […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Rotuma Island

Rotuma Island QRV in November/December 2024 Mark your ham radio calendar! The Pacific Islands DXpedition Group, in conjunction with Youth on the Air, is offering hams an excellent opportunity to […]

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Amateur Radio News

CY9C 2024 Wrap-Up: Loads of ATNOs Delivered by St. Paul DXpedition Team

All of us at OnAllBands and DX Engineering would like to give a hearty “huzzah” to the entire CY9C St. Paul Island DXpedition team for helping thousands of hams worldwide […]

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Events

Fall Weather Offers Ideal Opportunity for Outdoor Fun! 10 Reasons to Give Parks on the Air® a Try.

Parks on the Air (POTA) has taken the ham radio community by storm. According to POTA’s website, there are more than half a million unique “hunter” call signs participating in […]