Ham Radio and Morse Code in Popular Culture: The Martian Edition
What would you do if you were stranded alone on Mars, unable to transmit a message to NASA from a computer or radio but capable of being viewed via satellite? […]
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Ham Culture & Entertainment
Ham Radio & Morse Code in Popular Culture: From Cartoons to Video Games
Whether you’re new to ham radio or a longtime operator, it’s extremely eye-opening to discover that this seemingly niche hobby has such a far reach in popular culture. From “NCIS” […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Products Spotlight: Coaxial Dynamics Dummy Load, Choyong Smart Internet Radio & Moonraker Telescopic Mast
Also, kick off the amateur radio year with the 2025 ARRL Calendar While the year winds down, the team at DX Engineering is winding up the year with a flurry […]
Amateur Radio News
Ham Radio News: Report Reveals Reasons Behind the Arecibo Telescope Collapse
Hams and astronomy enthusiasts the world over are familiar with the massive Arecibo radio telescope, the primary instrument of the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. Even the uninitiated in those […]
Products & Product Reviews
Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2024 Part 7: Gift Yourself for the New Year
Mugs, Coaxial Prep Tools, Shortwave Radios & More We’re only a week away from December 25, 2024—and the rare occurrence of Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah falling on […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Aziloop DF-72 VLF-HF Multi-Directional Receive Loop
DX Engineering is excited to announce that it now carries the Aziloop DF-72 from QuietRadio, a dual-mode, multi-directional antenna system for VLF to HF reception, with no rotator and no […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from India
Two Indian Islands QRV in December Earlier this month, hams had the opportunity to contact the AU2K/AU2S DXpedition from Kanika Island (new IOTA entity, AS-179) and Sagar Island (IOTA AS-153). […]
Events
DXpedition Wrap-Ups: 2024 Rotuma and Burkina Faso Activations Help Hams Worldwide Log ATNOs
DX Engineering amateur radio gear plays a key role in 3D2Y Rotuma and XT2MD Burkina Faso ventures. After more than two weeks of operating from Rotuma, the six-member on-island Rotuma […]
Q&A
Ham Radio Q&A: How do I choose the right antenna to put up in my antenna-restricted HOA?
What do you do if you’re an amateur radio enthusiast who wants to get full enjoyment out of your favorite hobby without drawing the attention of your homeowner’s association or […]
Products & Product Reviews
Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2024 Part 6: 12 Great Gift Ideas
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on December 21, 2024 at 4:21 am (EST). To kick off our impending slog through the slush and snow (at least at DX […]
