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 […]
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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 […]
Products & Product Reviews
Choosing a Power Supply for Your Station
Are you building your first station or returning to Ham radio from a long hiatus? Unlike gear from past decades, today’s Ham radios operate on 13.8-volt power. Why 13.8V? It’s […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Showcase: Alinco DJ-MD5XTG VHF/UHF Dual-Band DMR Handheld Transceiver
Alinco has a long history of making high-performance, battle-tested handheld radios, so the announcement of a new rig being added to its already impressive lineup is a cause for celebration—or […]
Products & Product Reviews
Video Review: RigExpert Stick 230 Antenna Analyzer
If you’ve been thinking about adding the handy RigExpert Stick 230 to your arsenal of Ham radio testing equipment, spend a few minutes with Randy, K7AGE, and find out why […]
Events
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Costa Rica
Editor’s Note: Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. Usually we showcase ones from entities that are currently active or will soon be QRV. […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
What Is an Antenna System?
“System” is a word that gets thrown around a lot. What does it mean from the perspective of an amateur radio operator? Generally, I think of a system as a […]
