EMCOMM: Preparedness and Flexibility of the Go Box
What is a Go Box? The go box–also called go kit, jump kit or EMCOMM box–is a topic that has been much discussed in the amateur radio community. Though extensively […]
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Product Spotlight: ICOM’s IC-V80-Sport VHF FM Transceiver Makes a Triumphant Return
It’s back! Icom announced that it is once again offering the ICOM IC-V80 SPORT VHF FM Transceiver—the company’s most economical, full-featured, 2 meter handheld. For budget-minded hams who want an […]
Technical Articles
Hams on the Go Part II—Making Practical Decisions Away from Home
In Part I of Hams on the Go, we discussed the basics of what you need to get on the air when you’re mobile. Now it’s time to look at […]
Products & Product Reviews
DX Engineering ISO-PLUS Ethernet RF Filters Find Big Fans in the Audiophile Community
History is filled with stories of products that started out as one thing and ended up becoming legends for an unintended purpose. Listerine was first marketed as a floor cleaner […]
Amateur Radio News
Happy Birthday to Alfred Vail: The Other Morse Code Mastermind
On May 24, 1844, Samuel Morse, who is widely credited with inventing Morse code, used his newly invented electromagnetic telegraph to send the first Morse code message from Washington, D.C. […]
Events
Why ARRL Sweepstakes is the Best Contest of All
When contest season begins at the end of September, there are many great events that contest veterans look forward to, but nothing compares to ARRL Sweepstakes. With roots going back […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Ham Radio for Dummies 4th Edition
In past OnAllBands posts, we’ve talked about the value of having a dummy load in the shack. For an overview of what they do and what’s available at DX Engineering, […]
Photo Galleries
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Rwanda
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 […]
Products & Product Reviews
LDG-Z-100A-DXE Automatic Antenna Tuner with Seven Cable Package Available Exclusively from DX Engineering
For more than 26 years, the automatic antenna tuning wizards at LDG Electronics have been devoted to helping amateur operators make QSOs, execute emergency ops, and get more enjoyment out […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Products Spotlight: Fresh Gear from Chameleon, bhi, and Alinco
Today’s blog post features new products from three manufacturers devoted to helping hams get the most out of their time on the air. You’ll find them all at DXEngineering.com. bhi […]
