Ham Radio Antenna Options for Home and Portable Operations
Most Hams dream of giant towers with large rotatable antenna arrays perched on top. However, many Hams can’t put up such workhorses. Some common issues we run up against are […]
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HAM Radio 101
What are The Monks of Mount Athos?
Mount Athos, or the “Holy Mountain,” is a mountain peninsula located in northeastern Greece that houses 20 monasteries. Completely isolated from modern civilization, Mount Athos has served as a religious […]
Products & Product Reviews / Technical Articles
Choosing and Installing Fuses
All non-product graphics are used courtesy of the American Radio Relay League from the 2020 Edition of the ARRL Handbook and the referenced QST articles. Fuses are components that “just […]
Events / Uncategorized
Top Band Update
For some Hams, the culminative moment of their Amateur Radio experience is gaining topbander status by operating on the oldest band in Amateur Radio—160 meters (1,800 to 2,000 kHz). Nicknamed […]
Events / Photo Galleries
It’s All in the Cards! QSLs from South Orkney Islands
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 […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Video: Easy Steps to Deploying an End-Fed Antenna in the Field
SOTABeams’ Richard, G3CWI, demonstrates how to set up an end-fed antenna in the field using a SOTABeams Carbon 6 Compact Ultra-Light Telescopic Mast and Bandspringer Midi HF Portable Antenna. As […]
HAM Radio 101
What is PSK31?
For Hams who operate without massive antenna systems or significant power but still want to work long distances despite poor propagation and interference, PSK31 (developed by Peter Martinez, G3PLX) has […]
Satellite Operation / Technical Articles
5 Tips on Etiquette and Good Manners on the FM Ham Radio Satellites
Manners are a good thing. They help us make a good impression and build our reputation at work, school, or any social gathering. We generally like hanging out with positive […]
HAM Radio 101
Hams You Should Know: Gus Browning, W4BPD, SK
Gus Browning, W4BPD, SK, made a name for himself in 1967 when he received the honor of being the first inductee to the DX Hall of Fame. A former TV […]
Products & Product Reviews
How to Protect Your Lightning Protectors
Protecting your Ham Radio investment with necessary equipment such as lightning protectors is critical. But what about taking steps to protect the actual components that are safeguarding your station? Exposed […]
