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My First Field Day

I wasn’t even a licensed ham when I attended my first Field Day in June 1969. That’s because I was still eagerly awaiting my Novice license to arrive from the […]

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A Guide to June 2021 Ham Radio Contests and Events

More pleasant weather can only mean one thing for hams in June: Field Day (June 26-27)! Let’s hope Mother Nature is in a generous mood as we set up our […]

5U5U Ham Radio QSL Card from Niger
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It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Niger

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 details […]

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There’s Still Time to Register for Virtual Contest University 2021

If you’re serious about improving your contesting scores, or maybe you’re new to the art of radiosport or are simply out of practice, you won’t want to miss Virtual Contest […]

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A Guide to May 2021 Ham Radio Contests

While May doesn’t include any of Ham radio’s signature contests, there are still plenty of opportunities to get on the air and make some QSOs. Here are a few highlights: […]

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Mark Your Calendar for the 2021 Hamvention QSO Party

For the second year in a row, COVID-19 has put a damper on the world’s largest annual celebration of all things Ham radio. But while Dayton Hamvention® has been canceled […]

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Get Ready to Shrink the Globe. World Amateur Radio Day Is April 18!

Get Ready to Shrink the Globe. World Amateur Radio Day Is April 18! Circle your calendar and prepare to celebrate the hobby we love on April 18— World Amateur Radio […]

JW/F8DVD Ham Radio QSL Card from Svalbard
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It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Svalbard

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 details […]

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A Guide to April 2021 Ham Radio Contests

Spring is the time when State QSOs kick into high gear. So whether you’re an activator or a chaser, it’s a great time to be a Ham! Also check out […]

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All About YOTA–History, Present, Future

YOTA, or Youngsters on the Air (or Youth on the Air as it’s known in IARU Region 2) has begun to make its name known around the world for its […]