Articles written by: Wayne KE8JFW

PJ2T Ham Radio QSL Card
Events

Ham Radio History: PJ2T—Ham Radio’s Most-Logged Callsign

Tim Duffy, K3LR, DX Engineering Chief Operating Officer and member of the CQ Contest Hall of Fame, received this QSL card commemorating the first-ever contest operation from Coral Cliff, Curacao—an […]

Events

Five Things to Know About the South Orkney Islands 2020 DXpedition

The 2020 VP8PJ South Orkney Islands DXpedition (February 20 to March 5) is only a month away. If you’re like us, you can practically hear the squawk of winged South […]

HAM Radio 101

Extra Class License—and Why It’s Worth the Effort!

So you’ve passed your Technician and General Class License tests! Congratulations! Maybe now it’s time you go for the big enchilada—the Amateur Extra Class License. Here’s why it’s worth the […]

C56W Ham Radio QSL card from the Gambia QRV
Events / Photo Galleries

It’s All in the Cards! QSLs from the Gambia QRV

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 […]

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Technical Articles

Video: Can FT8 Be Used in the Field?

Attention hilltoppers and chasers! In this video installment of Radio Adventures with SOTABeams’ Richard, G3CWI, he chats with amateur operator Tom, M1EYP, who shows how FT8 could be used with […]

ham radio band pass filter box
Products & Product Reviews

A Quick Guide to Band Pass Filters

Anyone who has ever been blindsided by RF interference caused by nearby transmitting stations while operating on Field Day or during a multi-radio contest should become well acquainted with our […]

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Amateur Radio News

DX Engineering Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary

In 2020, our partners at DX Engineering are celebrating their 20th anniversary of dedicated service to the Amateur Radio community. In Ham terminology, what do these two decades of hard […]

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Events

The World’s Islands, Lighthouses, and Beaches Make Great Mini DXpeditions

For operators who have always wanted to venture beyond the confines of the shack, Ham Radio offers a world of opportunities—breathtaking views, exotic locales, historic sites, and the prestige and […]

T88SW Ham Radio QSL Card from the Palau Islands QRV
Events / Photo Galleries

It’s All in the Cards: Palau Islands QRV

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 […]

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Events

Guide to January Ham Radio Contests

For Ham Radio contesters, a new year means exciting opportunities to sharpen skills, move up in the competitive standings, try something new like RTTY or moonbounce, enjoy the leisurely pace […]