DX Engineering Starter Packages: A Smart Way to Kick Start Your Ham Radio Career
Why do so many Hams study hard to get their Technician licenses but never actually get on the air? Why do operators enter the hobby with great enthusiasm but then […]
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All Past Events
October 2023, Facebook/YouTube Live Events FB Live with Tim, K3LR, and Jeff, KB8ZWT, every Tuesday at 1:15 pm Eastern (17:15 UTC) FB Live with Tim, K3LR every Friday at 4:00 […]
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Field Day Made Simple: Combo Packages that Take the Guesswork Out of Building a Temporary Station
If you’re new to Field Day (June 27-28, 2020) or just getting your feet wet in Ham Radio, assembling all the pieces and parts you need for your temporary station […]
Technical Articles
Station Improvements: Inside During the Winter
Station repairs and upgrades can take place all year round, inside and out. That said, Hams who live where the chilly winds blow and the snow flies during the winter […]
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Handheld, Mobile, and Base Station Starter Packages Make Getting Started in the Hobby Easier
With license in hand it’s time to set up your shack, but the glittering array of transceivers, antennas, and connectors can overwhelm many new operators. That’s why DX Engineering offers […]
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Buyer’s Guide: Examining Your Microphone Options
Not all microphones are ideal for radio communications. While you may be thrilled with the mic you use to belt out “Sweet Home Alabama” on karaoke night in your living […]
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“Getting Started” Packages Make the Perfect Holiday Gift for New Hams
For many Hams, the first question asked after receiving official notification of their call sign is, “Now what?” The good news is that Ham Radio offers many opportunities for easy […]
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Black Friday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for the Ham Radio Enthusiast
With Black Friday just two days away, you’re probably dreaming about all the fun you’ll have jockeying for a parking space at the mall or listening to “Let It Snow” […]
Technical Articles
Using Transformers for Impedance Matching vs. Isolation
Transformers for Impedance Matching One of a transformer’s important functions is impedance transformation. Impedance transformation is just changing the ratio of voltage-to-current in one winding to a different ratio of […]
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Guide to Low-Power Contesting (Part 1): Getting Started
Field Day was fun, wasn’t it? Maybe you’re thinking, “I can do that from home!” And so you can—this discussion is about how to have some success with a modest […]
