Finding and Maintaining Younger Ham Radio Operators
A long-heralded cry in the world of Ham radio is the call for younger Hams. “We need more youth! Our ranks are dying off, and there’s nobody coming up to […]
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Zero to 160m DXCC in One Year: Installing the DX Engineering 160 Meter Thunderbolt Vertical Antenna
I’ve been a Ham for over 50 years, but up until about four years ago I had never had a QSO on 160m! In 2016, I decided that had to […]
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DX Engineering Field Day Quadraplexer Filter Combination Packages
Field Day 2021 may be months away, but it’s never too early to start planning, right? Here’s an ideal way to start. DX Engineering has a way to make it […]
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New Product Showcase: ICOM ID-52A 2M/70cm Handheld Transceiver Reservation
On the heels of the release of Icom’s IC-705 portable transceiver comes news of another Icom rig that will surely rocket to the top of many Ham’s must-have lists. Now […]
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Is an HF Vertical Antenna Right for Your Amateur Radio Station (Part 1)? DX Engineering THUNDERBOLT® Dual-Band High Performance 40/30M Vertical Antenna
In our first installment of OnAllBands’ overview of DX Engineering HF vertical antennas, we’ll be highlighting the 40/30M THUNDERBOLT® model. But first, let’s look at the big picture: Is an […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Dipole vs Vertical: Which Antenna is Better?
The dipole versus vertical question doesn’t really have a single “right” answer, and amateurs will offer different responses based on their individual preferences. It’s almost like the Ford versus Chevy […]
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New Product Showcase: INRAD Desk Microphone Systems
INRAD takes the guesswork out of upgrading your transmission capabilities with its Desk Microphone Systems from DX Engineering. Made for popular Elecraft, Flex (see new options below), Icom, Kenwood, TenTec, […]
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QSL Review: A Look Back at the QSL from Amsterdam Island
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. […]
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New Product Showcase: Low Band Systems HF Multiplexers and HF Transmit Band Pass Filters
If you’ve leafed through the DX Engineering catalog, you’ve likely noticed that an entire page is devoted to Low Band Systems (LBS) HF Transmit Band Pass Filters and HF Multiplexers. […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
How to Get on the Air When You Aren’t Supposed to Have Visible Antennas
It all started when I wanted to put up an antenna, but it couldn’t be visible from the street. The peak of my roof is 24 feet so that created […]
