Word of the Day (IOTA): What Does IOTA Stand For?
IOTA stands for Islands on the Air—a program established in 1964 to encourage Amateur Radio operators to contact stations located on the 1,200 or so island groups dotting the planet. […]
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HAM Radio 101
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Word of the Day (Go-Kit): What is a Go-Kit for Field Day?
As ARRL Field Day 2019 nears (June 22-23), many in the Ham Radio community are preparing for the serious business of honing their emergency communications skills. Field Day gives Amateur […]
Events / Photo Galleries
It’s All in the Cards! QSLs from Micronesia
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 […]
Products & Product Reviews
How to Choose a Portable Mast
In the hobby of amateur radio, you can take it with you—on a hike to the mountains, vacations, parks, and Field Day. Lightweight radio gear is readily available, along with […]
HAM Radio 101
Triplexer Filter Combination Package–How it Can Help on Field Day
While ARRL Field Day is fun, it can be a challenge if you’re not properly prepared. One of the biggest obstacles to a successful Field Day can be setting up […]
HAM Radio 101
Word of the Day (GOTA): What Does GOTA Stand For?
GOTA stands for Get On the Air. By setting up a GOTA station during ARRL Field Day, you can give newly licensed Hams as well as curious onlookers the opportunity […]
Events
Field Day’s Approaching—What’s in Your Go-Kit?
For many civic-minded individuals, Ham Radio is more than a hobby. It is a means of providing vital communication when disaster strikes. When all else fails, communities in crisis can […]
HAM Radio 101
What is ARRL Field Day?
Who’s ready for Field Day, June 22-23? For the experienced operators at DX Engineering, it’s one of the highlights of the Ham Radio year. The first ARRL Field Day was […]
HAM Radio 101
What is “Long Path” in Ham Radio?
A situation where HF propagation exists between two stations in the inverse direction of the great circle heading. “Beaming long path” means pointing your antenna 180 degrees different from the […]
Amateur Radio News
Six Ways to Get New Members and Visitors Involved in Your Ham Radio Club
Radio clubs are the backbone of Ham Radio. They provide a valuable service by providing local Hams with the opportunity to meet each other and learn more about the hobby. […]
