Put My Antenna in the Attic? That Can’t Work, Can It?
In the attic, you ask? Yes, in the attic! Many Hams, including many of you reading this, are limited by HOA or other outdoor antenna restrictions. But even if you […]
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Choosing Battery Power and Accessories for Ham Radio Field Day
One of the great things about Field Day (June 27-28, 2020) is that it gives you an opportunity to stray from your comfort zone, especially when it comes to using […]
Photo Galleries
It’s All in the Cards! QSLs From Tajikistan, Scarborough Reef, and More!
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
Wire Antennas on Field Day—the Advantages of Using a Wire Antenna Kit
One of the easiest and most affordable ways to get on the air during Field Day is with a wire antenna. As you’re making plans for the big weekend (June […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Wire Antennas—Beyond the Dipole
The oldest radio antenna is—guess what—a dipole. In fact, a dipole was used by Professor Hertz to discover electromagnetic waves in 1886. How did he decide to use a dipole? […]
Technical Articles
Technician Class Licensees: Expand Your Operating Experiences
We all get in ruts. It’s easy to just keep doing what we always do. Often it takes a major external change to stimulate us to make changes and try […]
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Don’t Forget the Band Pass Filters on Field Day
ARRL Field Day (June 27-28, 2020) can be a challenge if you’re not properly prepared. One of the biggest obstacles to a successful Field Day can be setting up multiple […]
Events
Field Day 2020—What Are Your Club’s Plans?
A lot can happen in a year. As we wrapped up Field Day 2019, many Hams were already hatching plans for 2020. How can we improve our club’s score? What […]
Products & Product Reviews
DX Engineering Doubles the Number of Options for Ordering Custom Cable Assemblies Online
DX Engineering announced the addition of seven new types of coaxial cables that Hams can choose when using the company’s Online Custom Cable Builder. Available at DXEngineering.com, the Online Custom […]
Products & Product Reviews
Field Day Made Simple: Combo Packages that Take the Guesswork Out of Building a Temporary Station
If you’re new to Field Day (June 27-28, 2020) or just getting your feet wet in Ham Radio, assembling all the pieces and parts you need for your temporary station […]
