Operating Remotely with SmartSDR from FlexRadio
For hams who travel frequently, there are opportunities to operate while away from home. A few years ago, I spent nine days in the Pacific Northwest on a river cruise, […]
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Operating Remotely with SmartSDR from FlexRadio
For hams who travel frequently, there are opportunities to operate while away from home. A few years ago, I spent nine days in the Pacific Northwest on a river cruise, […]
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The Joy and Satisfaction of Ham Radio Homebrewing
I love sitting around with some seasoned hams listening to them talk about “back in my day.” It truly makes me realize how convenient the hobby is today. In the […]
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Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2025 Part 3: Shortwave/Weather Radios, Emergency Lighting & More
DX Engineering Emergency Readiness Packages with GMRS/FRS radios make great gifts as well! *** For those hams and non-hams on your holiday “I’ve been good all year” list, today’s suggestions […]
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Ham Radio Shortcuts to Avoid
Everyone has that one uncle. My wife’s family would all gather at her grandparents’ farm in the backwoods of Kentucky a few times a year. It was a four-to-five-hour drive […]
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Technical Articles
Operating Remotely with SmartSDR from FlexRadio
For hams who travel frequently, there are opportunities to operate while away from home. A few years ago, I spent nine days in the Pacific Northwest on a river cruise, […]
HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio Shortcuts to Avoid
Everyone has that one uncle. My wife’s family would all gather at her grandparents’ farm in the backwoods of Kentucky a few times a year. It was a four-to-five-hour drive […]
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Guide to November 2025 Ham Radio Contests—Giving Thanks Edition
DX Engineering thanks its customers with its new Rewards Program! For contesting enthusiasts, there’s a lot to be excited about for the remainder of November, including the CW portion of […]
Products & Product Reviews
Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2025 Part 3: Shortwave/Weather Radios, Emergency Lighting & More
DX Engineering Emergency Readiness Packages with GMRS/FRS radios make great gifts as well! *** For those hams and non-hams on your holiday “I’ve been good all year” list, today’s suggestions […]
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Technical Articles
Technical Articles
The Joy and Satisfaction of Ham Radio Homebrewing
I love sitting around with some seasoned hams listening to them talk about “back in my day.” It truly makes me realize how convenient the hobby is today. In the […]
Products & Product Reviews
Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2025 Part 3: Shortwave/Weather Radios, Emergency Lighting & More
DX Engineering Emergency Readiness Packages with GMRS/FRS radios make great gifts as well! *** For those hams and non-hams on your holiday “I’ve been good all year” list, today’s suggestions […]
HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio Shortcuts to Avoid
Everyone has that one uncle. My wife’s family would all gather at her grandparents’ farm in the backwoods of Kentucky a few times a year. It was a four-to-five-hour drive […]
HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio Contesting 101: The Big “Secret” of Contesting Success
Editor’s Note: OnAllBands is pleased to post a series of articles written by accomplished amateur radio contester and DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist Kirk Pickering, K4RO. The articles, originally published in the […]
Technical Articles
Keeping Your Cool: Avoiding Heat Problems with Ham Radios
Every ham operator knows that heat is the silent enemy lurking behind every transmission. Whether you’re rag-chewing on 80 meters, running digital modes on FT8, or calling CQ in a […]
Products & Product Reviews
16 New Products at DX Engineering for November 2025
If you’re a ham looking for serious shack upgrades, November is the perfect time to give thanks to the manufacturers who keep producing equipment that can take your station to […]
Products & Product Reviews
Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2025 Part 2: Gifts for the Portable Operator
If you have an amateur radio operator in your life who is passionate about going portable, we’ve got some great gift suggestions for the holiday season available at DX Engineering. […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Satellites 101: How to Talk to the Birds—an Introduction, Plus Many Resources to Get You Started (Videos)
Making contacts with other hams through amateur radio satellites is one of the most exciting aspects of being an operator. Even if you only have your Technician license, you’re permitted […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
Learn About the Military Radios in This Ford M151 MUTT from an Army Veteran & Ham Operator
Though the iconic military Jeep certainly proved its mettle during World War II, the Ford Motor Company set out to make an even better version in the postwar era. Starting […]
