Tips for Hooking Up a Keyer Paddle
If you are interested in operating CW but have never hooked up a key or keyer paddle, or if it has been a long time since you’ve done it, here are […]
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Jamboree-on-the-Air Introduces Scouts to Ham Radio
Teaching youth how to respond to emergencies has always been at the core of the Scouting program. Today, along with learning skills such as CPR and first aid, Scouts worldwide […]
Amateur Radio News
Get Ready to “Get Your Park ON” October 14-20
A new operating event is prompting Amateur Radio enthusiasts in North America to get out of their shacks and experience the wonders of flora, fauna and frequencies. The Hams at […]
Events
It’s All in the Cards! The DX Engineering Team Shares Some of Its Favorite QSLs
Ducie Island Every month, DX Engineering will be featuring QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. Some of our favorites are displayed on the cover and inside our Fall/Winter […]
Technical Articles
Tech Tip: How to Receive Weak Amateur Radio Stations
Receiving weak stations with very low signal levels on frequencies from below the AM broadcast band up through the shortwaves of HF often requires the use of a specialized antenna […]
Events / Technical Articles
DXpeditions 101: What is a Pilot Station?
While there will be thousands of experienced Hams worldwide who will be attempting to make contact with Bouvet Island 3Y0Z, they will undoubtedly be joined in the pileups by scores […]
Technical Articles
Quick Tip: Using Your Transceiver Antenna Tuner Can Cause Damage to Your Amplifier
If you have an amplifier connected to your transceiver output, do not use your transceiver’s antenna tuner. Even if your amplifier is turned off or in bypass mode don’t do […]
Events / Technical Articles
DXpeditions 101: What is an Operating Split?
First-time DXer? As a service to those who are new to this exciting part of Amateur Radio, DX Engineering is posting a series of articles you can use to get […]
Technical Articles / Weatherproofing and Grounding
How to Test RF Lightning Protectors with Indicators
RF lightning protectors are designed to protect RF equipment by equalizing the potential difference between the center pin of the coax cable and its shield. The majority of RF protectors do […]
Technical Articles
Why Should I Use Anti-Seize on Brand-New Stainless Hardware?
With high quality stainless steel alloys, thread galling and cold-welding can make the hardware seize and fail. Although most hams don’t understand why anti-seize is recommended, it is vital to […]
