New Product Showcase: ICOM ID-52A 2M/70cm Handheld Transceiver Reservation
On the heels of the release of Icom’s IC-705 portable transceiver comes news of another Icom rig that will surely rocket to the top of many Ham’s must-have lists. Now […]
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Products & Product Reviews
Is an HF Vertical Antenna Right for Your Amateur Radio Station (Part 1)? DX Engineering THUNDERBOLT® Dual-Band High Performance 40/30M Vertical Antenna
In our first installment of OnAllBands’ overview of DX Engineering HF vertical antennas, we’ll be highlighting the 40/30M THUNDERBOLT® model. But first, let’s look at the big picture: Is an […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Dipole vs Vertical: Which Antenna is Better?
The dipole versus vertical question doesn’t really have a single “right” answer, and amateurs will offer different responses based on their individual preferences. It’s almost like the Ford versus Chevy […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Showcase: INRAD Desk Microphone Systems
INRAD takes the guesswork out of upgrading your transmission capabilities with its Desk Microphone Systems from DX Engineering. Made for popular Elecraft, Flex (see new options below), Icom, Kenwood, TenTec, […]
Events
QSL Review: A Look Back at the QSL from Amsterdam Island
Editor’s Note: Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. Usually we showcase ones from entities that are currently active or will soon be QRV. […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Showcase: Low Band Systems HF Multiplexers and HF Transmit Band Pass Filters
If you’ve leafed through the DX Engineering catalog, you’ve likely noticed that an entire page is devoted to Low Band Systems (LBS) HF Transmit Band Pass Filters and HF Multiplexers. […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
How to Get on the Air When You Aren’t Supposed to Have Visible Antennas
It all started when I wanted to put up an antenna, but it couldn’t be visible from the street. The peak of my roof is 24 feet so that created […]
Amateur Radio News
Young People Prepare for a Different Kind of Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) in 2020
Even in the middle of a pandemic, Scouts and Guides from around the world are preparing to extend a hand of friendship—further evidence of the power of Ham Radio to […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Showcase: Nifty Desk Stand for Yaesu’s FTM-300DR Dual-Band Mobile Radio
Here’s great news for owners of Yaesu’s FTM-300DR 50W C4FM/FM 144/430 MHz Dual-Band Digital Mode Transceiver. For those of you who have been taking advantage of this game-changing mobile radio […]
Events
Lesser-Known Ham Radio Contests: Walking the Contest Road Less Traveled
When it comes to Ham radio, few activities offer a better bang for your buck than contesting. Radiosport offers a way to better your on-air and station-building skills, improve your […]
