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Events

Get Ready for ARRL Field Day 2022, June 25-26!

Field Day 2022 is coming up fast, and hams throughout the U.S. and Canada are clearing their calendars from June 25-26 to make sure they get to participate. After two […]

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Antennas and Tuners / Technical Articles

Proper Use of Antenna Analyzers for Ham Radio Operators

Antenna analyzers are generally used during the building and tuning of antennas. It’s a tool that helps you physically adjust the length of the antenna and check the entire antenna […]

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Products & Product Reviews

New Product Spotlight: DX Engineering Premier Telescoping Carbon Fiber Masts and More

We’re always thrilled to highlight new gear available from DX Engineering, but it’s doubly satisfying when it comes from our own team of designers. And, in this case, it’s even […]

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EMCOMM

EMCOMM: What is a Mobile Command Center?

EMCOMM often relies on portability. It is a huge factor for deployment in an emergency or disaster. So it would stand to reason that the next phase in portability and […]

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Products & Product Reviews

DX Engineering Product Spotlight: Coaxial Cable Prep Tools for Crimp Connectors Kit

With ARRL Field Day 2022 (June 25-26) on the horizon and more pleasant weather on the way, the folks at OnAllBands have been shifting our attention to the great outdoors. […]

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HAM Radio 101

Four Myths about Ham Radio QRP Operating

QRP has certainly been a divisive topic over the decades. Some swear by it, others swear AT it! There is no question that QRP operating poses challenges that most larger […]

Events

Head to Ohio this May for Dayton Hamvention® 2022 and Contest University!

The countdown to Dayton Hamvention® is on and operators around the globe will soon be trotting into the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Dayton, Ohio to attend the […]

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FT8 / Technical Articles

FT8 vs. FT4: Ham Radio Operating in Digital Modes

FT4 and FT8 are weak-signal-condition digital protocols designed for rapid, accurate communication between amateur radio stations. Information exchanged in a contact typically consists of call signs, four-character Maidenhead locators, signal […]

Products & Product Reviews

Product Spotlight: Cirro Mazzoni Automatic Magnetic Loop Antennas (Video)

One of the things that helps DX Engineering stand out is our technical expertise and product knowledge—not just about DX Engineering gear but about equipment we sell from our lineup […]

TL0A Ham Radio QSL Card from Central African Republic
Events

It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from the Central African Republic

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 details […]