Missed Contest University 2022? Watch the Event on YouTube! (Video)
Dayton Hamvention, Four Days in May, and Contest University are done for another year, and by all accounts, hams from around the world were thrilled to once again meet in […]
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5 Myths About Ham Radio
Whenever somebody finds out that I’m a ham radio operator, I’m peppered with a lot of questions. These are the same questions lots of other hams get, and they often […]
Field Day / Technical Articles
Gearing Up for ARRL Field Day 2022 Part 4: Wire Antenna Kits, Masts, Guy Rings and More
In our first three installments of Gearing Up for ARRL Field Day 2022, we addressed coaxial cable, headsets and foot switches, and power—all important components of a successful weekend (June […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Tornado Alert
It’s the nature of the beast when expensive electronics clash with hostile weather—equipment can get zapped, antennas can topple, and hams can throw up their arms wishing they had invested […]
EMCOMM
EMCOMM: What is AUXCOMM and Why is it Important?
The Department of Homeland Security National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant program adopted AUXCOMM for all auxiliary emergency/public service communications within most states. AUXCOMM encompasses amateur radio, RACES, CERT Team […]
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It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from the Republic of Botswana
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 […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: mAT-TUNER Antenna Tuner for Yaesu Transceivers
The DX Engineering 2022 catalog is only a few weeks away from arriving in mailboxes and appearing digitally at DXEngineering.com. In the days leading up to the catalog’s official release, […]
Products & Product Reviews
Product Spotlight: DX Engineering NVIS Antenna Kits
A lot of hams are talking these days about Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) propagation and the dipoles that can be easily deployed to take advantage of this mode’s in-state […]
Events
Four Reasons to Visit the DX Engineering Booth at Dayton Hamvention 2022
Only a few days to go before Dayton Hamvention 2022, May 20-22! The team at DX Engineering is ready to make this event a memorable one for the thousands of […]
Field Day / Technical Articles
Gearing Up for ARRL Field Day 2022 Part 3: Batteries, Generators, and Power Supplies
One of the exciting aspects of Field Day is the challenge of operating with power sources you’re not accustomed to using, including batteries, generators, and solar panels—even water-driven, bicycle-powered, or […]
