Superheterodyne, SDR, Hybrid SDR: Which is Best?
Software Defined Radios (SDR) have become popular with hams over the last few years. Many own one, and those who don’t have certainly heard of them. What is an SDR […]
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The Hurricane Watch Network: Another Way for Hams to Help Out
The Hurricane Watch Network (HWN) is a ham-run organization that safeguards communities against the threat of hurricanes. The network activates when a system reaches hurricane status, is within 30 miles […]
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It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Guinea-Bissau
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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EMCOMM: A Look at How ARES and FEMA are Structured
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is comprised of four levels: National, Section, District, and Local. The National level is run by the ARRL Field Services Manager, who maintains contact […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: ICOM Third- Generation D-STAR Repeater
Icom America announced the release of its third-generation D-STAR Repeater, which supports analog, D-STAR, and a mixed mode configuration. While analog operation is for local communications, you can combine the […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Extending the Life of Your Antenna System
Wouldn’t it be great if your antenna system would work forever without any maintenance? Put it up once and enjoy it indefinitely–no tower climbing, cleaning connections, or replacing corroded parts. […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Antenna Zoning Book, Third Edition
As far too many hams know, the excitement and anticipation of putting up a new antenna can easily be squashed by bureaucratic snafus and piles of regulations that reach as […]
Products & Product Reviews
Coaxial Cable Connectors and Accessories (Part 1): Getting Started
Over the past few months, OnAllBands has devoted considerable space to the coaxial cables so vital to operating an effective ham radio station. Just search on “Coaxial” and you can […]
Products & Product Reviews
Let DX Engineering Keep You Cozy Warm During Fall Portable Ops
When operating outdoors from a park or atop a local summit, comfort is of the utmost importance. Nothing can truncate a promising on-air session like an October wind chilling your […]
EMCOMM / Technical Articles
EMCOMM: Antennas on the Go
The rigs are ready to go. What’s next? Choosing the right antenna is an important aspect of successful portable operations. While most people know that an antenna is key to […]
