What is a Screwdriver Antenna?
When I first heard the term screwdriver antenna, I thought it was a joke. I immediately thought of stories about loading wet noodles, bedsprings, and random trees in the forest […]
An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering Articles written by: Mark Haverstock, K8MSH
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Field Day / Technical Articles
Minimizing Interference on Field Day
Whenever two or more transceivers are used in close proximity, there is some level of interference involved. This level can vary from practically no problem at all to actually overloading […]
Antennas and Tuners / Technical Articles
Proper Use of Antenna Analyzers for Ham Radio Operators
Antenna analyzers are generally used during the building and tuning of antennas. It’s a tool that helps you physically adjust the length of the antenna and check the entire antenna […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio 101: Six Meter Magic
Try, try, try to understand, it’s a magic band. (Apologies to the rock band Heart–too bad they didn’t know about 6 meters.) “The Magic Band” is a phrase used to […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Spring Antenna Repairs and Upgrades for Ham Radio Stations
With all the storms that pounded us this winter, now is the time to check your antennas for wear and damage. How do you check for problems and where do […]
Technical Articles
What Hams Need to Know About S-Meters
What is the first bit of information we typically give or receive when we begin an on-air QSO? It’s the signal report, of course. Sure, we’ll talk about the weather, […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Ham Radio 101: What is a Fan Dipole Antenna?
A dipole is the go-to antenna for many hams, but why is it so popular? Beacause it’s an inexpensive, yet effective antenna you can build yourself using wire, insulators and […]
Technical Articles
Getting Your Share in Ham Radio
Mom always said to share. That’s good advice, even for hams. But what if sharing is a pain—plugging and unplugging, moving connections, or constantly rewiring to coordinate your station? Sure, […]
HAM Radio 101
Tips on Prepping for Your Ham Radio License Test
Study for two minutes. Get a cup of coffee. Study for two more minutes. Browse Netflix. Study again for two minutes. Check email. Study for another two minutes. Get lost […]
Technical Articles
When it Comes to Ham Radio, Splatter Matters
In the course of my ham operations, I sometimes hear stations that splatter, some more than others. Last week, there were a couple of DX stations that obviously wanted to […]
