Antenna Safety—Look Before You Install
The most important thing you can do when putting up an antenna is to look before you install. Go outside and survey your property. Consider every suitable location for your […]
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It’s All in the Cards! Cincinnati Reds 1990 World Series 30th Anniversary
Editor’s Note: Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. Usually we showcase ones from entities that are currently active or will soon be QRV. However, […]
HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio Contesting Etiquette for Contesters and Non-Contesters Alike
Why, yes, there is etiquette in contesting! Even though it may sound like chaos in places, there is a method in the madness. Every sport has its etiquette—certain things you […]
Products & Product Reviews
Product Spotlight: DX Engineering RG-400 High Isolation Double Shielded 50 Ω Coaxial Cable
DX Engineering is excited to announce that its stellar-performing RG-400 High Isolation Coaxial Cable Assemblies are now available with BNC male ends in addition to 83-1SP ends. These assemblies bring […]
HAM Radio 101
A Very Abbreviated History of Ham Radio Satellites
Satellites have helped us achieve incredible advances in science, military, and telecommunications fields. They’ve also provided hams incredible opportunities for radio enjoyment. Since the Russians successfully launched Sputnik on October, […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: DX Engineering Introduces the NOISELOOP Portable Receive Flag Antenna Kit and Preamplifier
For amateur operators frustrated by unidentified RFI problems, DX Engineering has a new weapon to help you combat unwanted noise and get more enjoyment out of operating. Now available from […]
Amateur Radio News
Invite DX Engineering CEO Tim Duffy, K3LR, to Your Amateur Radio Club Meeting
Whether your Amateur Radio club has started meeting in person or is still going the virtual route, keeping members fully engaged isn’t always easy. Here’s an idea that is sure […]
Technical Articles
Using the DX Engineering NCC-2 with the Yaesu FTDX-101MP
Over the years, due to long term exposure to noxious noise, I have developed occupational hearing damage. Consequently, for me it is very difficult to critically adjust amplitudes when it […]
Technical Articles
Getting Started in RTTY
Getting started in the RTTY mode can be confusing and frustrating. Just following instructions is often not successful. It helps to have a clear picture in one’s mind of how […]
Amateur Radio News
Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS)—“Proudly Serving Those Who Serve”
You may be surprised to learn that MARS doesn’t always necessitate a fiery launch into orbit, conveniently-packaged freeze-dried snacks, or a red planet touchdown. This four-letter planetary reference is also […]
