We’ve included a little bit of this and a little bit of that in today’s post—all practical items you’ll be proud to own. These new products available at DXEngineering.com are just what you need to stay fully prepared to go portable with your station, keep you organized in the coming year, look outdoorsy while protecting yourself from UV rays, and prevent knee pain when untangling that mess of wires amassed under your station’s desk.
DX Engineering HF/UHF/VHF Go Boxes
“With the ever-growing portable operation opportunities emerging, one of the common requests DX Engineering gets is for a ‘Go Box’ solution,” writes Troy, KE8DRR, OnAllBands blogger, portable ops activator, and DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist. “Operators are looking for an all-in-one solution that can be quickly deployed and easily set up. Enter the DX Engineering Go Box—a fully customizable, all-inclusive portable station in a rugged case.”
KE8DRR continues, “Our Go Boxes are designed with served agencies in mind. Having a Go Box in the EOC allows your radio room to stay on the air and deploy an Incident Comm Post. Your operators will be able to communicate locally on your repeaters while also having regional comms to other partners. The boxes are also perfect for Field Day, NVIS Day, and club outings. Imagine arriving at your event with a very compact station—everything pre-wired and ready to go. Simply apply power and attach the antenna of your choice.”
There are two available Go Box Kits featuring your choice of Icom or Yaesu transceivers and accessories:
The Icom Go Box Kit includes:
- Gator Cases Pro Series Equipment Rack Case (G-PRO-4U-19, 19-inch rack depth, 10-inch height)
- Two Gator Cases Rackworks Equipment Rack Shelves
- Icom IC-7300 HF Plus 50 MHz Transceiver
- Icom Mobile Transceiver Mounting Bracket for IC-7300
- Icom ID-5100A-D VHF/UHF Digital Mobile Transceiver
- Icom Mobile Transceiver Mounting Bracket for ID-5100A
- Icom Mobile Transceiver Suction Mount for ID-5100A
- mAT-TUNER Automatic Antenna Tuner, 1.8-54 MHz
- Two Icom SP-35 Mobile Speakers
- West Mountain Radio RIGrunner DC Outlet Panel
The Yaesu Go Box Kit includes:
- Gator Cases Pro Series Equipment Rack Case (G-PRO-6U-19, 19-inch rack depth, 13.5-inch height)
- Three Gator Cases Rackworks Equipment Rack Shelves
- Yaesu FT-710 AESS HF/50 MHz Base/Portable Transceiver
- Yaesu FT-710 Mobile Transceiver Mounting Bracket
- Yaesu FTM-500DR 50W C4FM/FM 144/430 MHz Digital Mobile Transceiver
- mAT-TUNER Automatic Antenna Tuner, 1.8-54 MHz
- Yaesu SP-40 Desktop Speaker
- West Mountain Radio RIGrunner DC Outlet Panel
- West Mountain Radio Epic PWRgate Battery Backup System
- Yaesu FP-1023A Switching Power Supply
- Bioenno Power LiFePO4 Battery, 12 VDC, 20 Ah, 40A Maximum Discharge
DX Engineering Kneeling Pads
If you’re like us, you love maintaining your station but hate the aches and pains that can result from a hard day’s work. Here’s a handy helper to give your knees a comfortable place to rest and leave you with no regrets when the job is done. The DX Engineering Kneeling Pad is made from EVA foam to help protect your knees from the ground while working on projects in the shack or in the field. It’s also ideal for working in the yard, when installing flooring, or handling other uncomfortable pursuits. The bold DX Engineering logo shows everyone where you shop for quality amateur radio equipment.
ARRL Calendar 2024
If you have some extra DX Engineering Gift Card holiday money burning a hole in your pocket, why not kick off the year right by purchasing the ARRL 2024 Calendar? Delve into the heart of amateur radio history with an exclusive glimpse inside W1AW. Established in 1938, this iconic brick building has served as the inaugural destination for ARRL members at 225 Main Street in Newington for generations. The Maxim Memorial Station, where transmissions from the renowned call sign W1AW originate, is a focal point in this year’s calendar. Showcase it in your home, office or shack, providing inspiration and information throughout the entire year.
The 13-month calendar includes:
- ARRL and other major contest dates
- ARRL Field Day, Jamboree On The Air and more
- Phases of the moon and major meteor showers
- Major religious and secular holidays
- 2024 monthly planner
- Bonus month (January 2025)
- 2025 yearly planner
Also available from DXEngineering.com is a coffee mug featuring an image of W1AW.
DX Engineering Realtree Edge Camo Hats
The DX Engineering Realtree Edge Camo Hat is the perfect blend of style and comfort! Crafted from a durable 60/40 cotton-poly canvas blend, this hat ensures lasting durability and a comfortable fit. The six-panel Realtree Edge camouflage design adds a touch of rugged outdoor style, making it perfect for your EMCOMM, POTA, SOTA, and other outdoor deployments.
The adjustable closure guarantees a snug fit, and the stitched eyelets keep you cool. Plus, the pre-curved bill adds a touch of sporty flair.
