How To Strip (Wires and Cables)
Let’s start with a story about how NOT to strip wires. Back in the day, I worked with a fellow who had the unique talent of stripping wires with his […]
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New Products Spotlight: Antenna Tuners, Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones, and More at DX Engineering (Video)
It’s hard to keep up with all the new amateur radio gear you’ll find at DX Engineering! The latest products from leading manufacturers are being added weekly to the 30,000-plus […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from the Pitcairn Islands
DX Engineering Sponsors September 2024 Activation of Pitcairn Island Pitcairn Island QRV in September, 2024 One of the world’s most intriguing locations is scheduled to be on the air from […]
Antennas and Tuners
Ham Radio Review: Cushcraft HV-4E Vertical Antenna
What’s not to love about vertical antennas like the Cushcraft HV-4E? Vertical antennas offer an omnidirectional signal pattern, take up very little space, and are easy to install. They do […]
Events
Celebrate the 25th Year of Route 66 on the Air September 7-15, 2024
Now that 13 Colonies is over, many hams will shift gears to go full throttle for an operating event that, in the words of songwriter Bobby Troup, will let you […]
HAM Radio 101
Buying Your First Amateur Radio Handheld Transceiver (Video)
With many solid options available, choosing your first amateur radio handheld transceiver (HT) can be a challenge. DX Engineering’s Michael Murphy, KI8R, breaks down the questions you need to consider […]
Events
Video: Watch the 2024 CY9C DXpedition Team from St. Paul Island
As of this posting, there’s still time to make contact with the CY9C DXpedition from St. Paul Island. The team is scheduled to operate continually until the evening of Wednesday, […]
Events Calendar
Guide to September 2024 Ham Radio Contests
There’s a lot to do on the air in September, 2024! It’s a great month to sharpen your skills for some of the upcoming major events on the amateur radio […]
Product Reviews
New Products Spotlight Video: Chameleon Remote Antenna Tuner, RigExpert Power Supply, and More
One of the great things about ham radio is the amazing variety of items that can be purchased to add more enjoyment to the world’s best hobby. Case in point: […]
Product Reviews
What Does the Customer Say? Hustler BTV Series Vertical Antenna Add-On Kits: Part 2, 80M Add-On Kit
For more than two decades, the hams at DX Engineering have invested a great deal of time and brainpower toward enhancing the performance of Hustler BTV Series 4-, 5-, and […]
