What You Need to Know About MMDVM Hotspots
D-STAR, DMR, YSF—amateur radio always seems to have a strange affinity for acronyms. Here’s a new one to add to the alphabet soup: MMDVM. It’s what helps you connect to […]
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Choosing the Right Non-Resonant Antenna
In Part One of our series on choosing field-portable HF antennas, we discussed some of the factors involved in making a decision. We looked at the practical side of matching […]
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ARRL Kids Day—a Teaching Moment You Don’t Want to Miss
If you were logging onto Facebook to watch DX Engineering’s informative and entertaining live shows last year, you likely noticed that we were privileged to feature several younger operators who […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
How to Choose the Right Resonant HF Field Antenna
I’d estimate that about 90% of my on-the-air time lately is spent in the field. Indeed, since the first day I was licensed back in 1997, I’ve looked for any […]
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Ham Radio Licensing Classes and Testing
(U.S.-Based Only) Getting or upgrading your ham radio license can sometimes seem overwhelming to those who aren’t familiar with the information or process. Executing an internet search pulls up many […]
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Guide to January 2023 Ham Radio Contests
While it’s impossible to predict what’s in store for 2023 (though things look increasingly promising for Cycle 25!), one thing can be chiseled in stone: Every month offers exciting and […]
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OnAllBands Year in Review: The Year that Was…and Some of Our Favorite Blog Posts from 2022
For many hams, the year 2022 represented a much-welcomed, post-pandemic return to attending Hamvention, Contest University, Four Days in May, Field Day, and other events that dot the annual amateur […]
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STARC Stays Up All Night to Save Lives During Hurricane Ian
No club here. The Sheriff’s Tactical Amateur Radio Communications (STARC) is a service organization located in Tampa, Florida that works hard to keep people safe during natural or manmade disasters. […]
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Some Ham Radio Resolutions and an Excellent Reference Book to Begin the New Year
Only a few more days before we can officially stick a fork in 2022. While the year still isn’t fully cooked, you still have time for some last-minute ham radio […]
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Operating from a Lighthouse on International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend, August 2022
Editor’s Note: Troy Blair, KE8DRR, DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist, enjoys sharing personal stories about his involvement in amateur radio so others can learn from his experiences in the true spirit […]
