3 Field Day Must-Haves
Are you ready for Field Day? DX Engineering can help you stock up on supplies and gear to ensure your club’s event goes off without a hitch. Take some time […]
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DX Engineering’s Custom Cable Builder Allows You to Custom-Build Cable in 3 Easy Steps!
No two Amateur Radio stations are the same, so buying an “off the shelf” coaxial cable assembly usually means dealing with several feet of extra, unwanted cable. Not only does […]
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SWR Meters–and Why You Need One!
Your SWR (standing wave ratio) meter looks at forward (used) power and reflected (wasted) power as a measure of antenna system efficiency. This basic measurement has been used for decades […]
Technical Articles
Two Rules to Avoid Confusion About Coaxial Connectors
Rule 1: Coaxial connectors are not pipes. RF connector gender is determined by center pin, NOT by their threads. Coaxial cable connectors have specific designations and their gender is determined by […]
Technical Articles
How to Install Phillystran Cable Grip
Tim, W3YQ, and Tom, A8AZ, demonstrate the proper way to install Cable Grips on Phillystran Guy Line. Once you see how this done properly, it makes the task much easier to […]
Technical Articles
Tips and Tricks for Checking Your Ground Connections
Have you checked the ground connections on your station? Inside and outside as well. Make sure everything is still solidly connected. Double-check anything outside that a critter could chew, step […]
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