“Best Regards,” “Love and Kisses,” and “the End” Decoded
If you’re a newbie to Amateur Radio, you may be having some scratch-your-head moments when you leave a meet-and-greet or sign off of a voice communication only to have a […]
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HAM Radio 101
HAM Radio 101
Local Clubs: How Are They Important and How Can They Help?
Local clubs are the backbone of the amateur radio community. They provide support by sponsoring radio classes, mentoring new Hams, and holding licensing sessions. Club meetings are also a place […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Showcase: Samlex SEC-1235P-M 13.8 VDC Desktop Power Supply
The technical team at Samlex has some great news for operators looking for a lightweight, reliable desktop power supply with updated features, upgraded performance, and international flexibility—the SEC-1235P-M 13.8 VDC. […]
Events
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Monaco
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 […]
HAM Radio 101
What Does It Mean to be a Ham? An Overview of Rules, Regulations, and Responsibilities.
From its early days in the 1900s, Amateur Radio has grown to become a treasured and invaluable communication tool for men and women throughout the U.S. and around the world. […]
Amateur Radio News
Radio Telegraphy High Speed Clubs—How Fast Can You Go?
In recent posts, we’ve highlighted events and groups geared toward giving CW beginners an opportunity to send and receive dits and dashes at a more leisurely pace. These include the […]
Technical Articles
Preventing AM and FM Overload
It’s common to experience interference from a nearby broadcast station, including commercial and public safety transmitters. The usual symptom is a continuous stream of distorted audio on all channels or […]
Events
A Guide to February 2021 Ham Radio Contests
It’s February, and love—of Ham Radio, of course—is in the air! There are plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and your fellow Hams this month, including PSK31, RTTY, CW, 10 […]
FT8 / Technical Articles
Top 10 Tips for Succeeding in FT8 Mode
I give many presentations and help a lot of Hams get started with FT8 and FT4. I often get asked, “Why am I having trouble making contacts?” and “What can […]
Technical Articles
Finding Your Calling: When and Where Are You Most Likely to Make QSOs?
One of the most enjoyable parts of the hobby is making contacts with other Hams. Finding operators on the air isn’t necessarily a matter of luck or chance. There are […]
