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Station Accessories

Ham Radio History: Code Warrior—the Telegraph Key that Made Waves

DX Engineering Customer/Technical Support Specialist Wayne Smith, K8FF, Recounts the Invention of This Beloved, Breakthrough Iambic Paddle The story of the Code Warrior telegraph key began in 1997 at the […]

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Products & Product Reviews

New Product/Vendor Spotlight: LDG Electronics & Its AAF5 Analog Audio Filter

A new piece of amateur radio gear from the team at LDG Electronics is always exciting news at DX Engineering, where we carry more than 35 items from the company […]

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DC Power

Ham Radio Tech: Anderson Powerpoles®—Putting It All Together

One of the really annoying things about ham radio is the sheer number of different cables and connectors out there. With USB alone, there are four or five common ones, […]

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Events

Guide to April 2025 Ham Radio Contests: Severe Weather Prep Edition

As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” With state QSO parties and state park activations kicking into high gear this month, amateur radio enthusiasts may choose to modify […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

Advice for Parents and Grandparents on Getting a Young Person Interested in Amateur Radio

When I got my amateur radio Technician license in March 2019, most of my family were not licensed, the exceptions being my mom, who had held her Technician class license […]

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Amateur Radio News

REZ Antenna Systems Amateur Radio Gear Now Sold Exclusively Through DX Engineering

Texas-based REZ Antenna Systems, specialists in antennas for portable operating, announced that all sales of its amateur radio products will now be done through DX Engineering. “After careful consideration, we […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

Stout Beer, Mean Time, a Duped Reporter & One of History’s Best April Fool’s Jokes

Most hams love a good joke. Go to any hamfest or spend some time with a group on Field Day and you’ll soon learn that talk of frequencies is often […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from DXCC Entities on the Air in April 2025

There’s a lot to be excited about this April if you’re hoping to add entities to your list of DXCC conquests. For our end-of-March QSL card post, we’re highlighting a […]

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Technical Articles

Ham Radio Tech: RST vs. S-Meter Signal Reports—Which Is Better?

Everyone wants to know how their signal sounds on the air. Often, the best way to find out is to get a signal report from other ham radio operators. The […]

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Products & Product Reviews

New Product Spotlight: RF Meca Band Pass Filters

To help amateur radio operators work the world, the team at DX Engineering searches the globe to bring in the best equipment to make your time on the air exceptional. […]