Word of the Day (73!): What Does 73 Mean?
When a Ham concludes a transmission or meet-and-greet by saying “73,” he or she is honoring a tradition that goes back to the early days of telegraph communications. Western Union […]
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HAM Radio 101
HAM Radio 101
Word of the Day: “175 Mile Radius” in Amateur Radio
Here’s a phrase that pops up in the fine print of many Ham Radio contest rules. It means a geographic requirement for groups of stations jointly submitting their scores as […]
Events
It’s All in the Cards (Africa): The DX Engineering Team Shares Some of Its Favorite QSLs from Africa
Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. Some of our favorites are displayed on the cover and inside our 2018 Fall/Winter Catalog, along with […]
HAM Radio 101
Word of the Day (HAM): What Does HAM Mean in Amateur Radio?
Editor’s Note: CW? SWR? QRM? Yes, Amateur Radio has its own lingo–and we’ll cover that unique terminology in our daily Word of the Day column. We’re kicking off our Word […]
Events
Team Exuberance Excels in First Competition Together
It was an exciting 48 hours at superstation K3LR, as “Team Exuberance” competed in the CQWW WPX, SSB contest March 30-31. The six-member team of young operators from the U.S., […]
Amateur Radio News
World’s Top Young Contesters to Visit DX Engineering
The future of Ham Radio is coming to DX Engineering! Six of the world’s top young contesters, Team Exuberance, will be making a stop at DX Engineering’s headquarters near […]
Events
It’s All in the Cards! From the South Pacific to Africa, the DX Engineering Team Shares Some of Its QSLs.
Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. Some of our favorites are displayed on the cover and inside our 2018 Fall/Winter Catalog, along with […]
Technical Articles
Video Tech: Establishing Hot Spots for Your D-Star Radio
Ken, KA8ODA, is DX Engineering‘s digital mode specialist. In this video, he takes you through the hows and whys of establishing a hot spot in your home. “What a hot […]
Events
The DX Engineering Team Salutes Ducie Island VP6D 2018
The VP6D Ducie Island 2018 QSL cards have arrived! Teri K8MNJ, DX Engineering Hamfest/DXpedition coordinator, worked the VP6D DXpedition on 40, 20, 17, 15 and 12 meters SSB. Here’s the […]
Technical Articles
Tips for Handling Fiberglass Tubing for HAM Radio Applications
Many amateur radio projects use fiberglass tubing and there are some precautions you should take when handling it. When the tubing arrives – before you open the box – be prepared. There […]
