An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering 
We aren’t getting any younger—according to the ARRL, the average age of ham members is 68. It’s likely many of us are retired and will eventually consider downsizing. This might […]
Amateur radio has always been a hobby for all ages, from curious teenagers building their first radio kit to retirees chatting across continents. However, as we age, we may find […]
For hams who travel frequently, there are opportunities to operate while away from home. A few years ago, I spent nine days in the Pacific Northwest on a river cruise, […]
I love sitting around with some seasoned hams listening to them talk about “back in my day.” It truly makes me realize how convenient the hobby is today. In the […]
Every ham operator knows that heat is the silent enemy lurking behind every transmission. Whether you’re rag-chewing on 80 meters, running digital modes on FT8, or calling CQ in a […]
Making contacts with other hams through amateur radio satellites is one of the most exciting aspects of being an operator. Even if you only have your Technician license, you’re permitted […]
Welcome to another installment of Ham Radio Portable Insights. Today, let’s talk about some utilities you may not be using (but maybe you should be). For this article, let’s refer […]
Troy, AC80W, chronicled his installation of the DX Commander Signature 18 Nebula eXtreme HF Multiband Vertical Antenna. Find part 1 of this series here: “Making the Selection and Prepping for […]
As some of you may remember from my previous articles, I have always been a wire antenna kinda guy. In fact, you could say I’ve been the poster child for […]
If you’ve spun the dial on your HF transceiver lately and found nothing but static, you’re not alone. For many operators, the once-bustling shortwave spectrum sounds more like the emptiness […]
