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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]