Wire Antennas on Field Day—the Advantages of Using a Wire Antenna Kit
One of the easiest and most affordable ways to get on the air during Field Day is with a wire antenna. As you’re making plans for the big weekend (June […]
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Don’t Forget the Band Pass Filters on Field Day
ARRL Field Day (June 27-28, 2020) can be a challenge if you’re not properly prepared. One of the biggest obstacles to a successful Field Day can be setting up multiple […]
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DX Engineering Doubles the Number of Options for Ordering Custom Cable Assemblies Online
DX Engineering announced the addition of seven new types of coaxial cables that Hams can choose when using the company’s Online Custom Cable Builder. Available at DXEngineering.com, the Online Custom […]
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Field Day Made Simple: Combo Packages that Take the Guesswork Out of Building a Temporary Station
If you’re new to Field Day (June 27-28, 2020) or just getting your feet wet in Ham Radio, assembling all the pieces and parts you need for your temporary station […]
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What Should You Look for in a Generator for Ham Radio Field Day?
There are many power options to ensure that Hams make plenty of QSOs on Field Day, from batteries to alternative sources like solar or water-wheel power, which will earn your […]
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It’s All in the Cards! The DX Engineering Team Shares QSLs from the United Nations
Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. Usually we showcase ones from entities that are currently active or will soon be QRV. However, with […]
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A Guide to June Ham Radio Contests and Events
Kick off the summer on the air! June beckons with great operating events and contests. In addition to Field Day (June 27-28), here are just a few to circle on […]
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It’s All in the Cards! The DX Engineering Team Shares Some of Its Favorite QSLs
Editor’s Note: Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. Usually we showcase ones from entities that are currently active or will soon be QRV. […]
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Solar Cycle 25 Update
What does Solar Cycle 25 have in store? While no one can know for sure, here’s the latest news from the National Weather Service. Based on results of NOAA’s Solar […]
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Why You Should Strongly Consider the Benefits of Silver-Plated Bulkhead Connectors vs. Other Metals
When troubleshooting less-than-desired Amateur Radio station performance, sometimes it’s best to think small. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to look at the “big picture” later (antennas, transceivers, etc.), but it’s […]
