Antenna Traps—A Way to Cope With Limited Space
The downsizing of real estate these days reminds me of Halloween candy. Candy bars used to be big, but now they’ve shrunk to something they call “fun size.” Today’s properties […]
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Gear Up for Field Day 2021, Part 2
As Field Day 2021, June 26-27, inches closer, why not take care of the details now instead of waiting until the last minute? After all, the event is still very […]
Technical Articles
HAM Radio Tech: How Headphones and Headsets Can Improve Your Copy
Are you tired of spending time on the air struggling to copy the person on the other end of the conversation? Do barking dogs and noisy kids distract you from […]
Amateur Radio News
DXEngineering.com Redesigned for Smartphone-Friendly Searching and Ordering
The team at DX Engineering is always looking for ways to help hams get the radios, antennas, and accessories they need as easily as possible. After all, they’re active operators […]
Products & Product Reviews
Gear Up for Field Day 2021, Part 1
ARRL Field Day 2021, June 26-27, is only a few weeks away. Are you ready to make some contacts? Whether you’re planning to hold a more traditional Field Day with […]
Photo Galleries
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from the Bahamas
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 […]
FT8 / Technical Articles
Using the FT8 DXpedition Mode (a.k.a. Fox and Hound)
In an earlier article, “Top 10 Tips for Succeeding in FT8 Mode,” I explained how understanding special operating modes is one of the keys to using FT8. In this article, […]
Events
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 […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
The Difference Between Antenna Analyzers and Antenna Tuners
Do you need an antenna analyzer or an antenna tuner? These devices are actually different tools for different tasks. They both are used with antennas, but one doesn’t necessarily replace […]
Amateur Radio News / Uncategorized
Intrepid-DX Group Begins Preparations to Activate Bouvet Island in 2023 (Video)
For legions of longtime DXers, Bouvet Island (3Y) remains an elusive gem in their DXCC crown. And while North Korea (P5) may stand as the undisputed Holy Grail of contacts […]
