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Station Accessories

Field Day Gear Series Part 4: Antenna Analyzers

Seasoned operators will tell you that an antenna analyzer is one of the most important performance-enhancing items to take along with you for ARRL Field Day. If you haven’t added […]

United Microsystems XT-4 Memory Keyer
Product Reviews

Product Spotlight: Unified Microsystems XT-4 MK2 CW Memory Keyer

A CW memory keyer can be a ham’s best friend in the heat of a Morse code contest, where every second counts. You can read about these useful devices along […]

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Events

Dayton Hamvention® 2024 Wrap-Up—Some Highlights from Ham Radio’s Greatest Gathering

It’s May 20, the Monday after Dayton Hamvention 2024. Do you know what that means? Only 360 or so days until we meet again in Xenia, Ohio, to immerse ourselves […]

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Interviews

Vintage Ford Econoline Collins Radio Van Spotted at Dayton Hamvention®

Story by Paul Sakalas, KJ8EEP As anyone who’s ever been will tell you: You’ll see a lot of awesome stuff at the annual Dayton Hamvention. And if you need proof, […]

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Amateur Radio News

Ohio Driver Distraction Law Exempts Ham Radio Operators

Last year it became illegal to use or hold a cell phone or electronic device in your hand, lap, or other part of the body while driving on Ohio roads. […]

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Events

Make Plans to Visit DX Engineering’s Expanded Booths at the 2024 Dayton Hamvention®!

After months of preparation, countless volunteer hours, and anticipation by thousands of hams who have had the dates circled in red for months, the wait is almost over! The gates […]

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Antennas and Tuners

Field Day Gear Series Part 3: Portable HF Antennas

If you’re looking for proven, highly transportable, and easy-to-deploy options for getting on the air during the 2024 ARRL Field Day (June 22-23), you can’t go wrong with any number […]

Icom IC-705 HF/50/144/430 MHz All Mode Portable Transceiver
Events / Products & Product Reviews

Four Days in May (FDIM) Offers a Slice of Low-Power Heaven for Ham Radio Operators

Four Days in May (May 15-19), the annual celebration of QRP operation held by the QRP Amateur Radio Club International, is almost here! For a gathering that’s all about promoting […]

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Events

It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Bolivia

Bolivia QRV in May 2024 The multi-operator CP7DX DXpedition from Bolivia is scheduled to be active until May 19. Chasers hoping to capture an ATNO or fill bands with this […]

Events

Guide to May 2024 Ham Radio Contests

May is the season of making “eyeball” QSOs. That’s because the Southeast Ohio area—only about three hours south of DX Engineering headquarters near Akron—transforms into the center of the ham […]