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CW Contesting (Part 2): Making QSOs for Real and Tips on Better Scores

In Part 1 of our series on CW Contesting, we looked at some of the basics of getting started. Today, we’ll delve further into making QSOs and tips on improving […]

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Technical Articles

CW Contesting (Part 1): Getting Started

Most days, the CW bands are kind of quiet.  But on certain days, suddenly there are stations tuning up, conducting short QSOs, and then at the top of an hour […]

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Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2024 Part 2: Gift Ideas for Enhanced Audio

Headphones, Speakers, Microphones, Equalizers, and More Ask a ham about the upgraded audio equipment they added to their shack and you’re sure to hear an earful. That’s because better audio […]

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Ham Radio Contesting for Techs? Yes, You Can!

Feeling left out? It’s a fact that most contests take place on the HF bands, but even as a Technician you can participate. For starters, you only need your Technician […]

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Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide (Part 4): Give the Gift of Better Station Audio This Year

Headsets, Headset/Footswitch Packages, Headphones, Microphones, Speakers, and Audio Enhancement Devices Nothing beats the dulcet sounds of the gift-giving season, whether it’s the tinkle of jingle bells, a chorus of piccolos […]

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Ham Radio Amplifier Buyer’s Guide 2022 (Part 2)

Amplifiers are hot! We don’t mean literally hot—these devices come with components that nicely monitor and mitigate that issue. We mean hot items that hams are seeking to add to […]

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DX Engineering Holiday Gift Guide Part 3: Beverage Containers, PaddlePads, Seasonal Décor, and More!

In our previous Holiday Gift Guide articles, we focused on some of the practical items you might consider for hams this year (weather radios, emergency flashlights/nightlights, anti-seize lubricant, and coaxial […]

Ham Radio Contest Season Upgrades for Your Station (Part 2)
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Ham Radio Contest Season Upgrades for Your Station (Part 2)

In Part 1 of our series on upgrading your station for ham radio Contest Season, we highlighted three specialized devices that can propel your station to greater contesting heights by […]

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Ham Radio Contest Season Upgrades for Your Station (Part 1)

For hams with a competitive streak, nothing beats the first signs of fall because that signals the arrival of some of amateur radio’s biggest on-air events, including: CQ Worldwide DX […]

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DX Engineering Winter Purchasing Guide (Part 4): DX Engineering PaddlePads

Today’s DX Engineering Winter Purchasing Guide post features an ingenious device that has saved countless CW operators a mountain of grief and contributed to more than a few contest victories. […]