Technical Articles

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Field Day

Field Day Gear Part 3: Band Pass Filters, Ferrite & Transceivers

Noise can be a serious problem in multi-station environments like Field Day, particularly when it’s of the “wideband” variety. The good news is that there are steps you can take […]

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Field Day

Field Day Gear Part 2: Upgrade Your Coaxial Cable

Before you consider purchasing a new transceiver, a more efficient antenna, a strong portable mast, a nice supply of coffee, and what you plan to cook up on the grill, […]

customized Jeep gladiator in parking lot
Technical Articles

Summit Racing’s Roamin’ Gladiator Gets a Serious Mobile Communications Upgrade from DX Engineering

See the Jeep Gladiator for yourself at Dayton Hamvention® 2025 Summit Racing—DX Engineering’s parent company—took a 2023 Jeep Gladiator and installed a bunch of parts and accessories, making this already […]

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Antenna Tech

Ham Radio Tech: Linear Loading—Long Wire in a Short Space

For some amateur radio operators, putting up a full-length HF dipole is not always feasible. With today’s postage-stamp-sized lots, some hams can only dream of installing a dipole for 80 […]

Powerpole connection cutaway view
DC Power

Ham Radio Tech: Anderson Powerpoles®—Putting It All Together

One of the really annoying things about ham radio is the sheer number of different cables and connectors out there. With USB alone, there are four or five common ones, […]

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Technical Articles

Ham Radio Tech: RST vs. S-Meter Signal Reports—Which Is Better?

Everyone wants to know how their signal sounds on the air. Often, the best way to find out is to get a signal report from other ham radio operators. The […]

ham radio operator working at a field day station
Technical Articles

Tips on Coming Back to Ham Radio After Years of Inactivity

Have you considered returning to ham radio after a number of years off the air? Like many of us, you started out with a license and then life happened—job, family […]

man assembling Anderson powepole connectors
DC Power

Ham Radio Tech: Watch this Easy Way to Install Anderson Powerpoles®

Plus, Powerpoles and Related Products Available at DX Engineering. Enter “Powerpoles” at DXEngineering.com and you’ll get an eyeful—hundreds of ham radio products, from power supplies to DC outlet panels, solar […]

magnet mount antenna on a car trunk
Antenna Tech

Ham Radio Tech: Ground Planes, Gains, and Automobiles—Insights on Mounting Mobile Antennas on Your Vehicle

The best mobile antenna money can buy isn’t any better than the ground plane it is mounted over. Remember the basic dipole—it needs two elements to be complete. Your vertical […]

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Technical Articles

Ham Radio Portable Insights: How to Do a “Dual-Park” POTA/WWFF Activation

If you read my previous column about becoming a Parks on the Air® (POTA) activator, then you know I like portable operating. It started with Ohio State Parks On The […]