Three Big Tips for Operating Ham Radio on a Budget
You’ve finally earned that license and now it’s time to get on the air. Hooray! But you need gear, and your piggy bank hasn’t blossomed enough to afford those shiny […]
An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering Articles written by: Sean Kutzko, KX9X
Satellite Operation / Technical Articles
Satellite Operation / Technical Articles
Operating Amateur Radio Satellites (Part 2): Getting on the FM Satellites
In our second installment of Sean Kutzko’s, KX9X, video series on the basics of operating amateur radio satellites, he covers the basics of operating FM satellites, including what gear you’ll […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
How High Should My Dipole Be?
The half-wave dipole is one of the most basic antennas in all of Ham radio. It also tends to get a bad rap; how many times have you heard somebody—possibly […]
Interviews
Finding and Maintaining Younger Ham Radio Operators
A long-heralded cry in the world of Ham radio is the call for younger Hams. “We need more youth! Our ranks are dying off, and there’s nobody coming up to […]
Events
Lesser-Known Ham Radio Contests: Walking the Contest Road Less Traveled
When it comes to Ham radio, few activities offer a better bang for your buck than contesting. Radiosport offers a way to better your on-air and station-building skills, improve your […]
Interviews
My Most Memorable QSOs
After 38 years of being an active amateur radio operator, I’ve had over 100,000 QSOs on all bands from 160 meters to 10 GHz. Making contact with other operators around […]
Amateur Radio News / Technical Articles
Hams in Space: Contacting the International Space Station
When astronaut Owen Garriott, W5LFL (sk), keyed down his 2 meter transceiver aboard the space shuttle Columbia on December 1, 1983, he became the first person to use Ham radio […]
Technical Articles
Repeater Etiquette: Best Practices, Do’s and Don’ts
The local repeater is often where new Hams make their first contact. I recall feeling a bit nervous when I tuned in to my local repeater for the first time. […]
Satellite Operation / Technical Articles
Satellite Roving: More Grids Than You Can Shake a Yagi At
I’ve long been an advocate for operating on the Other Side of the Pileup. Taking your gear with you on vacation or a business trip gives you the opportunity to […]
HAM Radio 101
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 […]