New Product/Vendor Spotlight: LDG Electronics & Its AAF5 Analog Audio Filter
A new piece of amateur radio gear from the team at LDG Electronics is always exciting news at DX Engineering, where we carry more than 35 items from the company […]
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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, […]
Events
Guide to April 2025 Ham Radio Contests: Severe Weather Prep Edition
As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” With state QSO parties and state park activations kicking into high gear this month, amateur radio enthusiasts may choose to modify […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
Advice for Parents and Grandparents on Getting a Young Person Interested in Amateur Radio
When I got my amateur radio Technician license in March 2019, most of my family were not licensed, the exceptions being my mom, who had held her Technician class license […]
Amateur Radio News
REZ Antenna Systems Amateur Radio Gear Now Sold Exclusively Through DX Engineering
Texas-based REZ Antenna Systems, specialists in antennas for portable operating, announced that all sales of its amateur radio products will now be done through DX Engineering. “After careful consideration, we […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
Stout Beer, Mean Time, a Duped Reporter & One of History’s Best April Fool’s Jokes
Most hams love a good joke. Go to any hamfest or spend some time with a group on Field Day and you’ll soon learn that talk of frequencies is often […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from DXCC Entities on the Air in April 2025
There’s a lot to be excited about this April if you’re hoping to add entities to your list of DXCC conquests. For our end-of-March QSL card post, we’re highlighting a […]
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 […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: RF Meca Band Pass Filters
To help amateur radio operators work the world, the team at DX Engineering searches the globe to bring in the best equipment to make your time on the air exceptional. […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
What Can You Do to Retain & Support Youth in Amateur Radio?
When we think of groups for youth in amateur radio, we usually think of groups that are dedicated to getting youth licensed and initially active on the air. However, many […]
