ARRL (American Radio Relay League) Overview
ARRL stands for the American Radio Relay League, the largest membership association of Amateur Radio enthusiasts in the U.S. When you become a member, you’re supporting a non-profit organization that […]
An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering Recent Posts
HAM Radio 101
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Building a Yagi Antenna? Why You Should Consider a Hairpin Matching System
For Yagi antenna do-it-yourselfers, one of the most important and problematic steps in the building process is deciding on the best method of matching the feedpoint of a low-impedance Yagi […]
HAM Radio 101
Word of the Day: Why Do Hams Call it a “Shack?”
Many of us bought our first computers at Radio Shack in the late 70s, danced to the B-52’s “Love Shack” in the late 80s, and watched Shaq O’Neal dominate opponents […]
HAM Radio 101
What is a Multiplier, or Mult, in Ham Radio Contesting?
Most, but not all, contests compute the final score as the product of QSO points and a tally of zones, countries, prefixes or other unique characteristics. Since they impact the […]
Technical Articles
Guide to Choosing the Right Mobile VHF/UHF Antennas and Mounts
You’ve got a mobile radio and separation kit. You’re ready to begin installation. Now comes the most important question—where do I mount the antenna? Sometimes I think it’s a conspiracy […]
HAM Radio 101
AMSAT Overview (Word of the Day)
Based in Maryland, AMSAT (North America), the Amateur Radio Satellite Corp., is a volunteer organization that is celebrating 50 years of designing, building, launching, and commanding Amateur Radio satellites. It […]
HAM Radio 101
What is “Moonbounce?”
Moonbounce, also known as Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) communication, is a popular technique used by Amateur Radio enthusiasts to communicate over great distances primarily using the 2M, 70cm, and 23cm bands—most commonly […]
HAM Radio 101
What is Split Operation in Ham Radio?
Split means transmitting on one frequency and listening on another. This helps everyone hear the DX station better so they can time their calls, follow instructions, and not create unnecessary […]
Events
Parks on the Air (POTA) Puts Amateur Radio Portable Operation in the Spotlight
While Field Day lets us exercise our emergency communication muscles for a weekend in June, there’s an ongoing program that puts EMCOMM and the splendor of nature front and center […]
HAM Radio 101
Why is North Korea a Coveted DXCC Entity?
There are many reasons why certain DXCC entities are harder than others to record in our log books. Some are environmentally protected areas. Governing bodies rarely grant permission to operate […]
