EMCOMM: Hams Making a Difference Through Public Service
What do you use your amateur radio license for? There are many ways to use ham radio; however, one very rewarding way is to serve the community. The Amateur Radio […]
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EMCOMM: What Does CERT Stand For and Why is It Important?
Per the U.S. government’s “Ready” website, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program “educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in […]
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Wireless History: Jack Phillips, Heroism and Missteps Clash Aboard the “Unsinkable” Steamship
Jack Phillips, Titanic senior wireless operator, turned 25 on April 11, 1912—one day after the Titanic sailed out of Southampton harbor. He is primarily remembered for his nonstop efforts to […]
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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 […]
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EMCOMM: The Importance of Social Media
Does social media have a place in the ham radio world? Some say they don’t need it because they have ham radio and it is all they will ever need. […]
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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 […]
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It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from the Galapagos Islands
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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Harold Cottam: The Wireless Operator Turned Hero Who Helped Save Lives on the Sinking Titanic
A happenstance hero of sorts, Harold Cottam is the radio operator who on a whim made contact with Jack Phillips, senior wireless operator aboard the Titanic, not knowing the ship […]
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EMCOMM: A Look at How ARES and FEMA are Structured
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is comprised of four levels: National, Section, District, and Local. The National level is run by the ARRL Field Services Manager, who maintains contact […]
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Ham Radio 101: Cross Cultural Communication Made Easy with Q-Signals
Q-signals are a system of radio shorthand originally derived from old-school telegraphy codes. They date back as far as the advent of wireless radio. Used frequently among hams, Q-signals provide […]
