Commemorating The Transatlantic Test’s Centennial
In the storied history of amateur radio, few dates are more significant than December 11-13, 1921. That’s when members of the Radio Club of America (RCA) and the American Radio […]
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New Product Spotlight: COMPACtenna CompacCounterpoise and Land Mobile Radio Antenna
Fans of COMPACtenna’s line of small, monoband and multiband antennas already know what a smart choice they make for HOAs, condos, apartments, mounted on a vehicle, or for anywhere that […]
EMCOMM / Technical Articles
EMCOMM: How to Stay Relevant with Increasing Communications Stability
Is emergency communications dying? With fewer young people joining the ranks, amateur radio is getting older. In addition, amateur radio continuously fights for its allocated spectrum. But what about emergencies? […]
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Coaxial Cable Connectors and Accessories (Part 4): DX Engineering Coaxial RF Connector Adapters
Most hams take great pride in being prepared for any contingency, whether tinkering in the shack, helping a friend set up his or her station, or in the field when […]
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Guide to November 2021 Ham Radio Contests
Welcome to the season of tri-banders, tuning, toroids, transceivers, and turkey (or tofu, if you’re so inclined). Despite fewer opportunities to get together in person, amateur operators still have a […]
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It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from the Galapagos Islands
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 […]
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Harold Cottam: The Wireless Operator Turned Hero Who Helped Save Lives on the Sinking Titanic
A happenstance hero of sorts, Harold Cottam is the radio operator who on a whim made contact with Jack Phillips, senior wireless operator aboard the Titanic, not knowing the ship […]
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Coaxial Cable Connectors and Accessories Part 3: DX Engineering Solder-Type PL-259 and Type N Connectors
In Part 2 of our series on Coaxial Cable Connectors and Accessories, we examined DX Engineering Next Generation Crimp/Solder 8U and 8X PL-259 Connectors—the ideal choice for best performance with […]
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EMCOMM: The Importance of Exercises
Many organizations and groups decline in membership and participation, particularly in EMCOMM. Sometimes they may not offer the challenge and stimulation that people need to stay involved and active. BService […]
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Product Spotlight: DX Engineering Excited to Once Again Offer Larsen Antennas and Accessories
DX Engineering is pleased to once again carry gear from Larsen Antennas (a Pulse brand), a company that has shipped more than two billion antennas over decades of service to […]
