Articles written by: Wayne KE8JFW

Vertronics Electronic Christmas Tree Kit
Products & Product Reviews

New Product Spotlight: Vectronics Electronic Christmas Tree Kit

Remember the fun of putting together all kinds of different kits when you were a kid? Ever mow the entire block to earn the money to buy a “150-in-1” electronics […]

ECG Soldering Tool
Products & Product Reviews

DX Engineering Winter Purchasing Guide (Part 5): Soldering Tools and Accessories

Experienced hams will tell you that soldering can be a frustrating pursuit if you don’t have quality tools and accessories handy to get the job done right. If you have […]

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Guide to December 2021 Ham Radio Contests

As we reach the end of another unusual and socially-distanced year, operators everywhere have their collective digits crossed that 2022 will yield more up-close-and-personal encounters of the ham radio kind. […]

DX Engineering PaddlePad
Products & Product Reviews

DX Engineering Winter Purchasing Guide (Part 4): DX Engineering PaddlePads

Today’s DX Engineering Winter Purchasing Guide post features an ingenious device that has saved countless CW operators a mountain of grief and contributed to more than a few contest victories. […]

HAM Radio 101

Hams You Should Know: Donald R. Farnsworth, W6TTB

CW (Continuous Wave) continues to be a popular and much-cherished amateur radio mode that captivates hams the world over for a variety of reasons. Ask a CW fan what fascinates […]

HR9/WQ7R Honduras QSL Card
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It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Honduras

Editor’s Note: Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. To highlight upcoming DXpeditions, we’ll be displaying a few of our favorite cards along with details […]

Maxi-Core® 20 Baluns and Feedline Choke
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DX Engineering Winter Purchasing Guide (Part 3): DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 20 Baluns and Feedline Choke

There’s still plenty of opportunity to spend time in the backyard upgrading your operation before winter’s grip takes hold. If you were frustrated with your station’s performance in 2021, a […]

HAM Radio 101

DX Engineering Free Mast Load Estimator Tool

While you’re checking out the newly designed website at DXEngineering.com, you’ll discover that DX Engineering is about more than carrying the latest and greatest gear for amateur radio operators. Our […]

Products & Product Reviews

The Holidays Are Coming: Make It Easy on Yourself with a DX Engineering Gift Card

There was a time when giving a gift card was considered an I-couldn’t-think-of-something-more-personal attempt to check off everyone on your “nice” list as the eleventh-hour of holiday shopping approached. But […]

Rip-Tie Cable strap
Products & Product Reviews

DX Engineering Winter Buyer’s Guide (Part 2): Get Your Cables Under Control

In our first installment of DX Engineering’s Winter Purchasing Guide, we tackled the important topic of weatherproofing your coaxial connectors and other equipment. While certainly not as exciting as a […]