Grounding and Bonding for Portable Amateur Radio Stations
Operating from a temporary setup—in a park, on a summit, from a rare grid or county, or for a special event—has become very popular. This is a great thing for […]
An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering Weatherproofing and Grounding
Technical Articles / Weatherproofing and Grounding
Technical Articles / Weatherproofing and Grounding
DX Engineering Winter Purchasing Guide (Part 1): Put Station Weatherproofing Tops on Your To-Do List
As the weather turns colder and Contest Season fades into the past for another year, it’s a good time to think about shack upgrades and smart maintenance practices to keep […]
Technical Articles / Weatherproofing and Grounding
How Many, How Long: Advice for Installing Ground or Above Ground Radials
Installing a radial system is a must for any quarter-wave vertical antenna system. Without one, a vertical antenna is only half complete. The radials are the second half of the […]
Technical Articles / Weatherproofing and Grounding
Copper Strap vs. Copper Braid in Amateur Radio Grounding
Tinned-copper braid has been around for a long, long time. It’s been used in many grounding applications because of its flexibility and ease of soldering. It’s great for grounding radio […]
Technical Articles / Weatherproofing and Grounding
The Importance of Weatherproofing Lightning Protectors
Most amateur radio operators (hams) know they should weatherproof any coaxial cable connections that are outdoors to prevent moisture entering your coax connectors. However, many hams don’t realize you must […]
Technical Articles / Weatherproofing and Grounding
How to Test RF Lightning Protectors with Indicators
RF lightning protectors are designed to protect RF equipment by equalizing the potential difference between the center pin of the coax cable and its shield. The majority of RF protectors do […]
