Word of the Day (GOTA): What Does GOTA Stand For?
GOTA stands for Get On the Air. By setting up a GOTA station during ARRL Field Day, you can give newly licensed Hams as well as curious onlookers the opportunity […]
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Field Day’s Approaching—What’s in Your Go-Kit?
For many civic-minded individuals, Ham Radio is more than a hobby. It is a means of providing vital communication when disaster strikes. When all else fails, communities in crisis can […]
HAM Radio 101
What is ARRL Field Day?
Who’s ready for Field Day, June 22-23? For the experienced operators at DX Engineering, it’s one of the highlights of the Ham Radio year. The first ARRL Field Day was […]
HAM Radio 101
What is “Long Path” in Ham Radio?
A situation where HF propagation exists between two stations in the inverse direction of the great circle heading. “Beaming long path” means pointing your antenna 180 degrees different from the […]
Amateur Radio News
Six Ways to Get New Members and Visitors Involved in Your Ham Radio Club
Radio clubs are the backbone of Ham Radio. They provide a valuable service by providing local Hams with the opportunity to meet each other and learn more about the hobby. […]
HAM Radio 101
“ARRL Kids Day” (Word of the Day)
On June 15, young people all over the world will get to experience the magic of Ham Radio during ARRL Kids Day—a biannual event designed to get youth excited about […]
Products & Product Reviews
How to Choose a Handheld Transceiver
Often, the first radio a new Ham buys is a handheld transceiver (HT). They’re relatively inexpensive and very flexible because handhelds can be used at home, in the car, and […]
HAM Radio 101
Word of the Day: Pileup
Imagine you are one of many reporters at a White House press conference, all simultaneously trying to get called on by the president. A din of voices fills the air […]
HAM Radio 101
Word of the Day: Politeness–and Why It Matters in Ham Radio
While “politeness” isn’t a word exclusive to Amateur Radio, it’s certainly one worthy of highlighting. It’s important from time to time to remind ourselves that the amateur bands should be […]
Satellite Operation / Technical Articles
Satellite Basics (Part 2): Making QSOs via Satellite
In my first blog covering Ham Radio satellite basics, we went over the mechanics and logistics of hearing amateur satellite passes. In this blog, we’ll take you to the next […]
