The Path to 488: The GridMaster Award for Satellite Operators
Those new to satellite operating are generally thrilled when they finally talk to another person through an object orbiting in space. As the number of contacts starts to grow, many […]
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New Product Spotlight: Ciro Mazzoni Radio to Loop Antenna Tuner Interface Cable for the Elecraft K-4
In today’s new products spotlight, OnAllBands has some welcome news if you own an Elecraft K-4 and are looking for an outstanding magnetic loop antenna. Ciro Mazzoni now offers an […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Tuning Your Dipole Antenna Installation
You’ve gone to great lengths to make sure your antenna is cut for the proper frequency using the 468/MHz formula. You’ve measured twice and cut once, yet the SWR readings […]
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New Product Spotlight: Toptek UHF and VHF Amplifiers
The new 2021 DX Engineering catalog features 132 pages of amateur radio heaven, from brand-new products like the DX Engineering NOISELOOP Portable Receive Flag Antenna Kit and Preamplifier to devices […]
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It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Peru
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 […]
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Choosing the Right Coaxial Cable (Part 5): RG-8X Low-Loss 50-ohm Foam Dielectric Coax
Before we get to the nitty gritty in Part 5 of our series on Choosing the Right Coaxial Cable, we feel it’s important to highlight one of the most critical […]
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Product Spotlight: DX Engineering F-Connectors and Tools
The next time you install an F-connector to the end of a 75-ohm RG-6/U or RG-59/U coaxial cable, why not take a moment to remember the person who made this […]
Technical Articles
Operating on the Low Bands–160 and 80 Meters
There are very good reasons why you should use the 160 and 80 meter bands. They are usually the least likely to fail under adverse propagation conditions. In times of […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Paradan Hi-Rate Headset and Foot Switch Combos
Like so many products made for the amateur radio community, the handy devices from Paradan Radio spring from the fertile minds of active operators who know a thing or three […]
Products & Product Reviews
Choosing the Right Coaxial Cable (Part 4): RG-8/U Low-Loss 50-ohm Foam Dielectric Coax
As we present Part 4 in our series on Choosing the Right Coaxial Cable, you’ve likely come to understand from earlier posts that shopping for the ideal coax is not […]
