Choosing a CW Key or Paddle: Understanding What’s Available
Learning Morse code for CW operation has many similarities to learning how to play a musical instrument. Modulating the musician’s maxim about achieving success, “How do you get to the […]
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Product Profile: Flexible Copper Grounding Straps
Flexible Copper Grounding Straps are solid, bendable copper straps used to build low-inductance, high-performance grounding systems as an alternative to tinned-copper braid. With a much larger surface area and lower […]
HAM Radio 101
Word of the Day: Footswitches
DX Engineering Footswitches are used for keying transceivers, amplifiers, and other radio or electronic equipment with your foot. They’re outfitted with spring-loaded pedals, slip-proof foot pads, and rubber feet for […]
Products & Product Reviews
Holiday Gift Guide: Cable Tools and Cable Prep Kits
It’s crunch time, folks! If you’re one of those wait-until-the-very-last-minute kind of holiday shoppers, our friends at DX Engineering have some good news, but you need to act quickly. Orders […]
HAM Radio 101 / Products & Product Reviews
Product Profile: Equipment Covers
The equipment you buy as an Amateur Radio operator is a noble investment—and one that’s worth protecting. Don’t give dust and dirt any time to settle on the days you’re […]
Satellite Operation / Technical Articles
Full Duplex: The Key To Satellite Success
Satellite operating is one of the great activities available to Ham Radio operators. With a small amount of gear and a little practice, anybody can get involved in working stations […]
Products & Product Reviews
Handheld, Mobile, and Base Station Starter Packages Make Getting Started in the Hobby Easier
With license in hand it’s time to set up your shack, but the glittering array of transceivers, antennas, and connectors can overwhelm many new operators. That’s why DX Engineering offers […]
HAM Radio 101 / Technical Articles
Beyond Your Local Repeater: 15 Things to Do with a Technician License
You studied hard and passed the test—congratulations, you’re a Ham Radio operator! With that new Technician license in hand you can now get on the air. But what, exactly, does […]
HAM Radio 101 / Products & Product Reviews
Product Profile: Equipment Cases
Hams can be hard to keep home. From fox hunts to portable operations to DXpeditions, they’re always off on another adventure—and it can take a toll on the delicate instruments […]
Products & Product Reviews
Holiday Gift Guide: Paddle Pads and Footswitches
Still haven’t found the perfect gift for the Amateur Radio enthusiasts in your life? There’s still time to wow your Ham friends with practical and affordable gifts. Here are a […]
