Propagation Paths–The Long and Short of It
Getting Around on the Bands This article focuses on one of my favorite interests: How HF signals get around. When asked the question, “Why are you into ham radio?” I […]
An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering Recent Posts
Technical Articles
Events
All About YOTA–History, Present, Future
YOTA, or Youngsters on the Air (or Youth on the Air as it’s known in IARU Region 2) has begun to make its name known around the world for its […]
Amateur Radio News
Plans to Retrieve Titanic’s Marconi Wireless Radio Face Sinking Trajectory
In May of 2020, federal judge Rebecca Beach Smith ruled against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) allowing salvage firm RMS Titanic, Inc. (RMST) the rights to retrieve the […]
Products & Product Reviews
Manufacturer Spotlight: Unified Microsystems (Video)
Too much noise making it difficult to pull out signals on the low bands? Want to install a proven, flexible receive antenna system but don’t have the space to make […]
Technical Articles
Brushing Up On Math: Some Basic and Handy Calculator Tools for Hams
Uh-oh, just lost half the audience at the title! Don’t despair, you needn’t be an engineer to do the simple calculations we all encounter in ham radio, sooner or later. […]
Products & Product Reviews
Just Got Your New Ham License? Get on the Air Fast with These New HT Packages!
Getting Started HT Radio Packages For many newly licensed Hams, the quickest way to start enjoying the hobby is with a handheld transceiver, commonly referred to as an HT or […]
Technical Articles
Microphone Spotlight: New Offerings for Icom and Yaesu
Ask any longtime Ham and they’ll tell you what a difference an upgraded microphone can make for your transmissions. We’re pleased to showcase two new mics that can help take […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Antenna Safety—Look Before You Install
The most important thing you can do when putting up an antenna is to look before you install. Go outside and survey your property. Consider every suitable location for your […]
Photo Galleries
It’s All in the Cards! Cincinnati Reds 1990 World Series 30th Anniversary
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. However, […]
HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio Contesting Etiquette for Contesters and Non-Contesters Alike
Why, yes, there is etiquette in contesting! Even though it may sound like chaos in places, there is a method in the madness. Every sport has its etiquette—certain things you […]
