FT8: Saving or Destroying Ham Radio?
Let me start by saying that this is an OPINION PIECE. Everybody has an opinion. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. I try to explore all sides, but […]
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Reminder: Don’t Miss DX Engineering Sale Day October 1—Three Hours of Huge Open-Box Discounts
If OnAllBands seems to be shining a bright spotlight on the upcoming DX Engineering Sale Day (October 1, 9 am to noon), there’s a good reason why. It’s a big […]
Photo Galleries
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Madagascar
Editor’s Note: Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. To highlight upcoming DXpeditions, we’ll be displaying a few of our favorite cards along with details […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
BOGged Down: Receive Antennas on the Ground
Many hams I know who are serious 160 and 80 meter operators use Beverage antennas to optimize HF reception. These antennas often make the difference in pulling a weak signal […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: DX Engineering RT4500HD Heavy-Duty Rotator
For more than two decades, DX Engineering has established a reputation for designing and manufacturing gear of exceptional quality—amateur radio products that exceed expectations on all fronts: reliability, durability, documentation, […]
HAM Radio 101
The ARRL Volunteer Monitor Program: Keeping On-Air Activities on the Up and Up
Big brother isn’t the only one watching these days. The ARRL Volunteer Program is also keeping an ear to the ground—err, airwaves—not only to catch troublemakers and dole out consequences […]
EMCOMM / Technical Articles
EMCOMM: Operating Procedures and Tactical Callsigns
Operating Procedures The following suggestions are intended to help you become a better operator whether participating in a ham radio contest or public service event. The first thing to remember […]
Events
Guide to September 2022 Ham Radio Contests
The ham radio banquet that is “Contest Season” is around the corner, but September serves up its own tasty appetizers of on-air opportunities to keep you filling logbooks until the […]
Products & Product Reviews
Ham Radio Contest Season Upgrades for Your Station (Part 1)
For hams with a competitive streak, nothing beats the first signs of fall because that signals the arrival of some of amateur radio’s biggest on-air events, including: CQ Worldwide DX […]
Field Day
Amateur Radio Mic Fright and GOTA Stations
Mic fright is a general term for anxiety leading to freezing, choking, and/or hesitating when speaking into a microphone. The physiological response of worrying about saying the correct thing to […]
