Word of the Day: Ham Radio Catalog
If you remember the thrill of leafing through a holiday catalog as a kid—circling all the pipe-dream stuff you wanted but knew you would never acquire—you’re hardly alone. Years removed […]
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Technical Articles
Long-Duration HF Contesting Tips: Looking Beyond Your Equipment…Tips on Coming Out on Top
Contests come in a lot of shapes and sizes, from domestic sprints lasting a few hours to weekend-long, 48-hour worldwide DX contests. The difference can be as great as between […]
Technical Articles
Technician Training, Club Fun: The FM Simplex Contest
Technicians comprise about half of the licensed Ham Radio population in the United States. While there’s a lot of stuff you can do in ham radio with a Tech ticket, […]
Technical Articles
The Rise of Digital Modes: The Changing Face of Ham Radio
Change in Amateur Radio operation modes often comes slowly due to the need to change equipment. Two major changes in the history of Amateur Radio that vividly illustrate this include […]
Technical Articles
Backpack QRP Basics: Creating a Backpack QRP Station
A common train of thought in Ham Radio is you need to have a giant station in order to have fun and be successful. While there is no doubt that […]
HAM Radio 101
What is the VHF/UHF Century Club?
If working UHF/VHF is more your style (or all your budget will allow), there are still lots of ways to have fun on the air and get recognized for your […]
Events / Photo Galleries
It’s All in the Cards: QSLs from Norfolk Island and Mayotte
Editor’s Note: Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. To highlight upcoming DXpeditions, we’ll be displaying a few of our favorite cards along with […]
HAM Radio 101
Fox Hunting—Getting Young People Hooked on the Adventure of Ham Radio
How do you convince a young person to drop the video controller, put away the smartphone, step out into the sunlight, and give Ham Radio a whirl? Cue the Mission […]
Technical Articles
Guide to Contesting for Technicians
Contesting is one of Ham Radio’s most popular on-air activities. These are operating events with a time limit—anywhere from an hour or two to 48-hour events spanning an entire weekend. […]
Events / Photo Galleries
It’s All in the Cards: Pitcairn Island QSL Cards
Editor’s Note: Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. To highlight upcoming DXpeditions, we’ll be displaying a few of our favorite cards along with […]
