It’s All in the Cards: Tonga QRV
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 details about […]
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HAM Radio 101
What is the Straight Key Century Club (SKCC)?
Today’s Word of the Day column focuses on another organization committed to keeping CW alive and clicking—the Straight Key Century Club (SKCC). Founded in 2006, the group boasts close to […]
HAM Radio 101
CW FISTS Club Overview
For those interested in expanding their knowledge and opportunities to use their CW skills, today’s Word of the Day column highlights an organization exclusively devoted to Morse code operation. Founded […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Antennas 101: Do You Really Need an Antenna Tuner?
There is nothing more misunderstood or misrepresented in the world of ham radio than the antenna tuner. According to many, they’re an indispensable accessory for your ham shack and a […]
HAM Radio 101
Why Join an Amateur Radio Club?
One of the great things about Ham Radio is its ability to bring people together. Whether congregating at a hamfest, attending an educational seminar, making a QSO with a station […]
HAM Radio 101
What Does “RTTY” Stand For?
The CQ World Wide RTTY DX Contest will be taking place in a few weeks (Sept. 28-29), so we’ve chosen RTTY for our Word of the Day. For the uninitiated, […]
Clifton Labs / Technical Articles
Using Copper Tubing Windings on a Binocular-Core Transformer
It is often effective to use copper tubing as single-turn winding on a binocular-core transformer. The tubing has extremely low losses and minimizes leakage inductance which extends the transformer’s high […]
Events / HAM Radio 101
Guide to 2019 Fall Contesting Season
It’s September—the time of year when gridiron giants strap on helmets and shoulder pads while us amateurs strap on headphones and fill our cups with high-octane java for some serious […]
Events / Photo Galleries
Photo Gallery: Huntsville Hamfest
The Huntsville Hamfest dates back to August 1954 when the annual North Alabama Hamfest alternated between the communities of Huntsville, Decatur, and Florence. After a few years, the Hamfest was […]
HAM Radio 101
Word of the Day: Do You Remember “73 Magazine?”
From October 1960 to September 2003, Hams everywhere were greeted each month with a welcome sight sticking out amongst the bills in their mailboxes. It was 73 Magazine, the brainchild […]
