Grounding and Bonding for Portable Amateur Radio Stations
Operating from a temporary setup—in a park, on a summit, from a rare grid or county, or for a special event—has become very popular. This is a great thing for […]
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Field Day / Technical Articles
Minimizing Interference on Field Day
Whenever two or more transceivers are used in close proximity, there is some level of interference involved. This level can vary from practically no problem at all to actually overloading […]
Events
Gearing Up for ARRL Field Day 2022 (Part 5): Tumblers, Canopy Shelters, Hats, Shirts, and More
As we draw ever closer to ARRL Field Day 2022 (June 25-26), we’re hoping you’ve taken the time to procure the major items you’ll need for a successful event. If […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Tornado Alert
It’s the nature of the beast when expensive electronics clash with hostile weather—equipment can get zapped, antennas can topple, and hams can throw up their arms wishing they had invested […]
Events
Get the Contesting Edge: Register Now for Contest University, May 19, 2022 in Dayton
Any ham who has been fortunate enough to attend Contest University will pretty much tell you the same story—this is an event not to be missed if you want to […]
Products & Product Reviews
DX Engineering Winter Purchasing Guide (Part 7): Licensing Manuals and ARRL 2022 Handbook
For our last Winter Purchasing Guide post for 2021, we turn to a couple of tried-and-true choices that are ideal for spending quality time inside when you’re not on the […]
EMCOMM / Technical Articles
EMCOMM: Emergency Power Options
The portable rigs are ready to go. The antennas are chosen and packed. But there are plenty of other needs to think about before you head off for a remote […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Products Spotlight: Fresh Gear from Chameleon, bhi, and Alinco
Today’s blog post features new products from three manufacturers devoted to helping hams get the most out of their time on the air. You’ll find them all at DXEngineering.com. bhi […]
Products & Product Reviews
Guide to Creative Mobile Radio Mounting Solutions
Today’s vehicles aren’t very ham radio-friendly. The days of having a big dash with empty space underneath are gone, so you need to get a bit more creative. If you’re […]
Technical Articles
Choosing a Coax Switch
When it comes to ham radio, one radio is never enough. The same thing goes for antennas–multiple bands usually mean multiple antennas. Soon, you’ve got a maze of coax connections […]
