Ham Radio 101: Do I Really Need an Amplifier?
Everyone wants to improve their signal quality, work more DX stations, make more QSOs, and earn higher contest scores. Should you buy an amplifier or beef up your antenna system? […]
An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering Articles written by: Mark Haverstock, K8MSH
HAM Radio 101
Product Reviews
Ham Radio Product Review—FlexRadio Tuner Genius XL
What’s your idea of the perfect tuner? Here’s my wish list: There are some good candidates out there, like the FlexRadio Tuner Genius XL. It will convince your radio that […]
Product Reviews
Ham Radio Product Review: Power Genius XL Amplifier—Go on a Power Trip
Solid-state amplifiers have become mainstream as vacuum tubes have become more difficult to find and solid-state power capabilities have increased. Now it is commercially feasible for amateur radio amplifier manufacturers […]
Field Day
Field Day: Things You’ll Need & Wished You’d Brought
Every Field Day setup is different, depending on location, number of people, access to trees, number of stations operating, and more. Chances are you’ve participated before and have a basic […]
Technical Articles
Tweaking Your Mobile Installation for Best Performance
Going mobile? Installing a ham radio station in your vehicle expands the usefulness of amateur radio, making automobiles ham shacks on wheels. It’s a convenient way to have instant emergency […]
HAM Radio 101
What’s a Vanity Call Sign and How Do You Get One?
Have you thought about changing your current call sign? Maybe you’ve upgraded your license, moved to a new call area, decided you want a shorter call, or have a real […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Cobweb, Halo, and Hex: Ham Radio Antennas You Can Bend, Wrap, and Fold
Space, the final frontier for antenna installations. The ham’s ongoing mission: to explore their shrinking lot sizes and seek out smaller antennas that will keep them on the air—ones that […]
Products & Product Reviews
Cobweb, Halo, and Hex: Ham Radio Antennas You Can Bend, Wrap, and Fold
Space, the final frontier for antenna installations. The ham’s ongoing mission: to explore their shrinking lot sizes and seek out smaller antennas that will keep them on the air—ones that […]
Technical Articles
Waterfall Displays—What Information Do They Provide?
Finding activity on the ham radio bands used to mean tuning around the dial and listening for QSOs, one frequency at a time. We were blind to anything but the […]
Technical Articles
How to Test Coaxial Cable
Coax became popular with hams after World War II when war surplus was plentiful. Hams liked it because it was easy to obtain, relatively inexpensive, and easy to install—much easier […]
