Promoting Ham Radio in Your Area
Ham radio is fun stuff! We enjoy building circuits, talking around the world without the internet, and developing our skills to be ready in case we’re ever needed for an […]
An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering Articles written by: Sean Kutzko, KX9X
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Technical Articles
How to Predict and Track a Satellite Pass
Ham radio satellites are a wonderful addition to any Ham radio operator’s activity. Even Technician-class licensees have privileges that permit them to access 95% of the satellites currently in orbit. […]
Technical Articles
Low-Power Operating: How to Do More With Less
My Ham radio career began like many others. I got a used 100-watt rig, threw a dipole in a tree, and started making contacts. Then I got hooked on working […]
Technical Articles
Satellite Basics (Part 3): Upgrading to the Linear Satellites
It’s pretty amazing that with a dual-band HT and a relatively small antenna, Hams can communicate with each other via satellites orbiting overhead several times a day. But as good […]
Products & Product Reviews / Technical Articles
Ham Radio Antenna Options for Home and Portable Operations
Most Hams dream of giant towers with large rotatable antenna arrays perched on top. However, many Hams can’t put up such workhorses. Some common issues we run up against are […]
Technical Articles
5 Tips on Etiquette and Good Manners on the FM Ham Radio Satellites
Manners are a good thing. They help us make a good impression and build our reputation at work, school, or any social gathering. We generally like hanging out with positive […]
Technical Articles
Full Duplex: The Key To Satellite Success
Satellite operating is one of the great activities available to Ham Radio operators. With a small amount of gear and a little practice, anybody can get involved in working stations […]
HAM Radio 101 / Technical Articles
Beyond Your Local Repeater: 15 Things to Do with a Technician License
You studied hard and passed the test—congratulations, you’re a Ham Radio operator! With that new Technician license in hand you can now get on the air. But what, exactly, does […]
Events
State QSO Parties – Low-Pressure Contesting
As I’ve mentioned in other blogs recently, Ham Radio contesting offers a lot to Hams of all backgrounds and experience levels: technical challenges of building and maintaining a station, efficient […]
Technical Articles
Technician Training, Club Fun: The FM Simplex Contest
Technicians comprise about half of the licensed Ham Radio population in the United States. While there’s a lot of stuff you can do in ham radio with a Tech ticket, […]
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