An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering 
Open the box of a new handheld radio and you’ll find the usual stuff—the radio, battery, charger, belt clip, “rubber duck” antenna, and instruction manual. Looking at rubber ducks from […]
What are the current propagation conditions like? You can listen closely to the bands, but it takes time. You could look at the theoretical propagation forecasts on the Internet or […]
Next time you browse a ham radio catalog, compare the relative power ratings of some of the accessories. I was interested in replacing some antenna switches, and here’s what I […]
No matter what kind of operating you do, sooner or later you’ll need a “gadget” that isn’t readily available commercially. Maybe you’ll need a special switch or an interface between […]
Most new hams start with an HT (handie-talkie) radio. They’re very affordable, portable, and will get you on the air quickly. No one has to think about batteries and chargers—they’re […]
This is the second installment of a two-part article about RF when you are operating “in the field,” meaning away from a fixed station. For example, when you are operating […]
Whether you’re a seasoned ham or buying your first antenna, choosing the right one is more about how you operate as an individual and less about the antenna’s capabilities. In […]
This is the first of a two-part article about RF when you are operating “in the field,” meaning away from a fixed station. For example, when you are operating a […]
There is no shortage of thoughts on what’s the ideal rig for making more QSOs when operating away from the home station, especially with the soaring popularity of POTA, SOTA, […]
For Guglielmo Marconi, the great challenge was to transmit wireless signals across the Atlantic and to all the ships at sea. He built stations at Poldhu, England; Glace Bay, Nova […]
