Word of the Day: WAC (Worked All Continents Award)
If you’re relatively new to DXing, the thought of “Working the World” may seem daunting. Yes, it may be a “Small World After All” in Disney-speak, but in Ham terminology, […]
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What Is an End-Fed Half-Wave (EFHW) Antenna?
The popular End-Fed Half-Wave (EFHW) Antenna is an easily portable, high-impedance (2,000-4,000 ohm) wire antenna that resonates on its fundamental frequency and all harmonics above. Several ways exist to bring […]
Technical Articles
How-To: Demonstration of Radio Analog’s Panadapter Module for Icom IC-7300
Think one of Icom’s most beloved transceivers, the IC-7300, couldn’t get any better? Think again. IC-7300 owners who have always wanted to view the rig’s panadapter in an easier-to-see format […]
HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio History: Novice Licenses
Many Amateur Radio operators got their feet wet in the hobby by receiving a Novice Class operator license. First issued in 1951, this entry-level license required the applicant to pass […]
Events / Photo Galleries
It’s All in the Cards: QSLs from Swains Islands
Editor’s Note: Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. To highlight upcoming DXpeditions, we’ll be displaying a few of our favorite cards along with […]
Technical Articles
A Quick Guide to Dummy Loads
In an RF system, a dummy load, also known as a “dummy antenna,” is a device that simulates an electrical load, allowing Hams to accurately adjust and test their transmitters […]
Technical Articles
Video: How to Combat 2-Meter Interference on a Hilltop
SOTABeams’ Richard, G3CWI, discusses how to identify and remedy 2-meter interference when operating from a Summits On The Air (SOTA) location. Will attaching a better antenna do the trick? Find […]
Events
Get Ready for the 6th Annual Novice Rig Roundup
For those who recall their salad days of 75 watts input and crystal frequency control, your Ham Radio Olympics is just around the corner. The 6th Annual Novice Rig Roundup, […]
Events
A Guide to March 2020 Ham Radio Contests
As the expression goes, March is supposed to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. For those Hams in Northeast Ohio, where DX Engineering is headquartered, […]
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It’s All in the Cards! QSLs from the Republic of Zambia
Editor’s Note: Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. To highlight upcoming DXpeditions, we’ll be displaying a few of our favorite cards along with […]
