Articles written by: Wayne KE8JFW

alinco dj-md5 ham radio handy talkie
Products & Product Reviews

New Product Showcase: Alinco DJ-MD5XTG VHF/UHF Dual-Band DMR Handheld Transceiver

Alinco has a long history of making high-performance, battle-tested handheld radios, so the announcement of a new rig being added to its already impressive lineup is a cause for celebration—or […]

rigexpert stick antenna analyzer
Products & Product Reviews

Video Review: RigExpert Stick 230 Antenna Analyzer

If you’ve been thinking about adding the handy RigExpert Stick 230 to your arsenal of Ham radio testing equipment, spend a few minutes with Randy, K7AGE, and find out why […]

TI7XX Ham Radio QSL Card from Costa Rica
Events

It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Costa Rica

Editor’s Note: Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. Usually we showcase ones from entities that are currently active or will soon be QRV. […]

a ham radio head mobile mount
Products & Product Reviews

New Product Showcase: Stands and Mounts for the IC-705

When your IC-705 HF/50/144/430 MHz All Mode Portable Transceiver isn’t safely nestled in your IC-705 backpack while hiking along trails or scaling hills, how can you make sure it’s secure […]

Events

There’s Still Time to Register for the first big Ham Event of the Year: “The 2021 Propagation Summit” Webinar, January 23!

Looking for a contesting edge in 2021? Hoping to inch closer to earning your DXCC? Wondering if Solar Cycle 25 will be stellar or fizzle out like its predecessor? Then […]

kenwood mobile ham radio
Products & Product Reviews

Product Roundup: Going Mobile with DX Engineering

If you’re deciding on the right mobile radio to purchase for your home and/or vehicle, you’re likely loaded with questions. What features do I need? Should I go with single […]

WP3R QSL card from the Arecibo Observatory, Puerto Rico
Events

It’s All in the Cards! QSLs from the Arecibo Observatory, Puerto Rico

Editor’s Note: Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. Usually we showcase ones from entities that are currently active or will soon be QRV. […]

Icom IC-705 ham radio, front
Products & Product Reviews

New Product Showcase: RT Systems WCS-705 Programming Software for Icom’s IC-705

When a new Ham radio transceiver is released, you can rest assured the folks at RT Systems won’t be far behind with software designed to make programming that specific rig […]

Events

Register for the Virtual Contest University “2021 Propagation Summit” Webinar Scheduled for January 23

Wondering what Solar Cycle 25 has in store? Looking for advice on making QSOs when faced with a less-than-perfect terrain? Interested in winning an Icom IC-705? Then mark your calendars […]

a collection of antenna radiation pattern diagrams
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles

Directional Antenna Performance without a Beam

For this OnAllBands blog post, we’ve changed our traditional Word of the Day entry to a Question of the Day: What is the best solution available for creating an optimized […]