Ham Radio 101: Caught Up in the Net
Looking for a place to hang out on the air? Want to know what’s going on locally in amateur radio? Find the net! Net is shorthand for network. Networks can […]
An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering Articles written by: Mark Haverstock, K8MSH
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HAM Radio 101
Imagine Yourself as an Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner
Getting a ham license used to be an involved process. Before 1984, most amateur radio licensing examinations were only administered directly or indirectly by the FCC. Amateur radio exams could […]
Technical Articles
How to Improve Ham Radio Station Grounds
After antennas, station grounding is probably the most discussed topic in amateur radio. It’s also the one having the most misconceptions—or is that myth-conceptions? One of the biggest myths: Ground […]
HAM Radio 101
World Radio—Stayin’ Alive
You can hear all sorts of cool things on World Radio (shortwave). Although there are fewer shortwave broadcasters than in the past, more are returning to the airwaves due to […]
HAM Radio 101
Be a Show-Off for Amateur Radio
We know that amateur radio is the greatest hobby in the world—it has something for everyone. But what about the average Joe or Jane who doesn’t know what ham radio […]
Products & Product Reviews
DX Commander Rapide HF Multiband Vertical Antenna Product Review
It’s good to have choices. DX Commander has six multiband verticals that can be used in a variety of applications, from HF permanent installations to portable deployments. We recently reviewed […]
Product Reviews
Review of the DX Commander Classic HF Multiband Vertical Antenna
For POTA and Field Day, nothing beats a telescoping fiberglass pole vertical antenna for simplicity and quick deployment. Our club’s 40 meter FD SSB antenna was up in less than […]
HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio and WWV/WWVH—a Brief History
Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is? If the band Chicago listened to WWV, they could have answered this question from their hit song. Tuning into 10 MHz, or […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Guide to Unusual Ham Radio Antennas
We’ve all heard of Yagis, dipoles, and G5RVs. But there are other antennas out there that are a bit unusual—either by name or configuration. One even grows… Carolina Windom Going […]
HAM Radio 101
Rag Chewing: A Lost Art
How long are your QSOs? If you’re a contester, they’re likely done in seconds. Operating FT8, your semi-automated QSOs exchange call signs, locations, and signal reports—all in about 90 seconds. […]
