An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering 
FT4 and FT8 are weak-signal-condition digital protocols designed for rapid, accurate communication between amateur radio stations. Information exchanged in a contact typically consists of call signs, four-character Maidenhead locators, signal […]
Try, try, try to understand, it’s a magic band. (Apologies to the rock band Heart–too bad they didn’t know about 6 meters.) “The Magic Band” is a phrase used to […]
Make a New Year’s resolution to hone your CW and RTTY skills, get ready to score some Topband contacts, dust off your antique gear, mentally prepare to operate in frigid […]
Today’s Winter Purchasing Guide article includes a cornucopia of ideas for transporting/storing your equipment and adding some practical and decorative touches to your shack—all available at DXEngineering.com. Equipment Cases Gators […]
To many lovers of the fall season, September means Labor Day picnics, apple picking, football Saturdays and Sundays, and the beginning of “sweater weather”—all reasons to celebrate. To hams, you […]
Those new to satellite operating are generally thrilled when they finally talk to another person through an object orbiting in space. As the number of contacts starts to grow, many […]
With Field Day behind us and hotter days ahead, it’s time to focus on logging some CW, SSB, RTTY, and digital QSOs in a cool spot at home, or perhaps […]
More pleasant weather can only mean one thing for hams in June: Field Day (June 26-27)! Let’s hope Mother Nature is in a generous mood as we set up our […]
When I want to check for information on propagation conditions, I often look at the N0NBH solar-terrestrial data banner that appears on many ham radio sites. But if you want […]
Guide to January 2021 Ham Radio ContestsStart the new year on the air with some vintage radio, RTTY, VHF, and top-band contesting! Plus, bundle up for summer Field Day’s frozen […]
