Building a Ham Workbench Table
After struggling for years repositioning radios and test equipment at the workbench, I finally found a simple but elegant solution. In a recent YouTube radio repair video, Stefan Steger, DL7MAJ, […]
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Congresswoman and Kid Team Up to Pass Bill Recognizing April 18 as National Radio Operators Day!
At only twelve years old, Raymond Thomas Anderson, N7KCB, is already doing great things for amateur radio. He is the founder of Long Distance Responders and is using the organization […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Showcase: Stands and Mounts for the IC-705
When your IC-705 HF/50/144/430 MHz All Mode Portable Transceiver isn’t safely nestled in your IC-705 backpack while hiking along trails or scaling hills, how can you make sure it’s secure […]
Events
There’s Still Time to Register for the first big Ham Event of the Year: “The 2021 Propagation Summit” Webinar, January 23!
Looking for a contesting edge in 2021? Hoping to inch closer to earning your DXCC? Wondering if Solar Cycle 25 will be stellar or fizzle out like its predecessor? Then […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Getting Your Antenna in (and on) the Air: Tips for Installing Wire Antennas and Verticals
Mother Nature must like Ham operators. We’ve been provided with an abundance of tall, non-conductive antenna supports—aka trees—which grow and flourish on their own. When it comes to wire antennas, […]
Satellite Operation / Technical Articles
Satellite Basics (Part 6): Operating a Satellite while Roving
In our sixth and final installment of Sean Kutzko’s video series on the Basics of Operating Amateur Radio Satellites, he takes his show on the road to demonstrate one of […]
Products & Product Reviews
Product Roundup: Going Mobile with DX Engineering
If you’re deciding on the right mobile radio to purchase for your home and/or vehicle, you’re likely loaded with questions. What features do I need? Should I go with single […]
Events
It’s All in the Cards! QSLs from the Arecibo Observatory, Puerto Rico
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. […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Showcase: RT Systems WCS-705 Programming Software for Icom’s IC-705
When a new Ham radio transceiver is released, you can rest assured the folks at RT Systems won’t be far behind with software designed to make programming that specific rig […]
Events
Register for the Virtual Contest University “2021 Propagation Summit” Webinar Scheduled for January 23
Wondering what Solar Cycle 25 has in store? Looking for advice on making QSOs when faced with a less-than-perfect terrain? Interested in winning an Icom IC-705? Then mark your calendars […]
