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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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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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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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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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 […]
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FT8
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
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
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
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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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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
