Ham Radio 101: What is a Fan Dipole Antenna?
A dipole is the go-to antenna for many hams, but why is it so popular? Beacause it’s an inexpensive, yet effective antenna you can build yourself using wire, insulators and […]
An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering Articles written by: Mark Haverstock, K8MSH
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Technical Articles
Getting Your Share in Ham Radio
Mom always said to share. That’s good advice, even for hams. But what if sharing is a pain—plugging and unplugging, moving connections, or constantly rewiring to coordinate your station? Sure, […]
HAM Radio 101
Tips on Prepping for Your Ham Radio License Test
Study for two minutes. Get a cup of coffee. Study for two more minutes. Browse Netflix. Study again for two minutes. Check email. Study for another two minutes. Get lost […]
Technical Articles
When it Comes to Ham Radio, Splatter Matters
In the course of my ham operations, I sometimes hear stations that splatter, some more than others. Last week, there were a couple of DX stations that obviously wanted to […]
Technical Articles
Superheterodyne, SDR, Hybrid SDR: Which is Best?
Software Defined Radios (SDR) have become popular with hams over the last few years. Many own one, and those who don’t have certainly heard of them. What is an SDR […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Extending the Life of Your Antenna System
Wouldn’t it be great if your antenna system would work forever without any maintenance? Put it up once and enjoy it indefinitely–no tower climbing, cleaning connections, or replacing corroded parts. […]
Products & Product Reviews
Taking a Close Look at the Yaesu FTDX10 Compact HF/50 MHz 100W SDR Transceiver
If you make one of the best HF transceivers on the market, what do you do for an encore? You make another radio with excellent receiver performance that incorporates some […]
Technical Articles
Hams on the Go Part II—Making Practical Decisions Away from Home
In Part I of Hams on the Go, we discussed the basics of what you need to get on the air when you’re mobile. Now it’s time to look at […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Tuning Your Dipole Antenna Installation
You’ve gone to great lengths to make sure your antenna is cut for the proper frequency using the 468/MHz formula. You’ve measured twice and cut once, yet the SWR readings […]
Technical Articles
Operating on the Low Bands–160 and 80 Meters
There are very good reasons why you should use the 160 and 80 meter bands. They are usually the least likely to fail under adverse propagation conditions. In times of […]
