Ham Radio Tech: Ground Screens–the “Magic Carpet”?
Operating portable is always a challenge, particularly with HF antennas that are usually close to the ground and quite a bit smaller than a full quarter- or half-wave. Verticals, especially […]
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Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Guide to Unusual Ham Radio Antennas
We’ve all heard of Yagis, dipoles, and G5RVs. But there are other antennas out there that are a bit unusual—either by name or configuration. One even grows… Carolina Windom Going […]
Events
Ham Radio Operating Event Spotlight: Route 66 On The Air
How many people enjoy the 13 Colonies special event? It seems like the number grows every year! The organizers sure have their work cut out for them. If you are […]
Events
Guide to September 2023 Ham Radio Contests
While fall is the season of change, one thing remains constant—there’s always plenty to do in the world of amateur radio! Tune up for Contest Season with a varied selection […]
Photo Galleries
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Belize
Belize QRV in September Mark, DK8MM, and UWE, DL8UD as V31XT are scheduled to activate Belize from September 6-14. Operating from the Cayo District, the HF DXpedition will be on […]
Antennas and Tuners / Products & Product Reviews
6 Different Models of DX Commander Antennas in Stock & Ready for Purchase at DX Engineering
Six different models of popular DX Commander antenna packages are in stock (as of the date of this posting) at DX Engineering and are available at DXEngineering.com for immediate purchase. […]
Amateur Radio News
INDEXA Celebrates 40 Years of Supporting DXing with a Global Party
A Good Reminder to Upgrade Your Own Station’s Long-Distance Capabilities The International DX Association (INDEXA) is celebrating 40 years of service to the ham radio community with a party—and everyone’s […]
HAM Radio 101
Amateur Radio and Morse Code in Popular Culture…Some of Our Favorite Examples Part 2
Our first article on references to ham radio and Morse code in movies, television, and music received such a good response that we decided to go a second round. Here […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: DX Engineering Single-Band Dipole Antenna Kits Now Available
For both portable deployment and permanent installation at your QTH, you can’t go wrong with a dipole antenna—assuming you have the space to accommodate its installation. Widely praised for its […]
HAM Radio 101
A Look at the Ham Radio Volunteer Examiner Coordinator System
The FCC created the Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) system to provide initial licensing examinations for prospective hams and upgrade examination opportunities for those already licensed. The VEC organizations oversee the […]
