Four Myths about Ham Radio QRP Operating
QRP has certainly been a divisive topic over the decades. Some swear by it, others swear AT it! There is no question that QRP operating poses challenges that most larger […]
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Head to Ohio this May for Dayton Hamvention® 2022 and Contest University!
The countdown to Dayton Hamvention® is on and operators around the globe will soon be trotting into the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Dayton, Ohio to attend the […]
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FT8 vs. FT4: Ham Radio Operating in Digital Modes
FT4 and FT8 are weak-signal-condition digital protocols designed for rapid, accurate communication between amateur radio stations. Information exchanged in a contact typically consists of call signs, four-character Maidenhead locators, signal […]
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Product Spotlight: Cirro Mazzoni Automatic Magnetic Loop Antennas (Video)
One of the things that helps DX Engineering stand out is our technical expertise and product knowledge—not just about DX Engineering gear but about equipment we sell from our lineup […]
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It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from the Central African Republic
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 […]
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Product Spotlight: DX Engineering Telescoping Aluminum Antenna Tubing Kit…Plus Some Upcoming Operating Events
The 3Y0J Bouvet Island DXpedition looms in the distance, but that doesn’t mean you should wait until the eleventh hour to get your station ready for what may be a […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Lido Mobile Mounts (Video)
In the first section of the upcoming DX Engineering 2022 Amateur Radio Products Catalog coming out next month, you’ll find several precision-engineered new offerings from Lido Mounts appropriately placed near […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Yaesu FTM-200DR 50W C4FM-FM Dual Band Digital Transceiver
Leading up to the release of the DX Engineering 2022 Amateur Radio Products Catalog in May, we’ve been highlighting some of the new gear you’ll find within its 132 pages […]
EMCOMM
EMCOMM: What is MARS and How Can You Get Involved?
The Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) started in November 1925 as the Army Amateur Radio System (AARS) to provide a pool of trained radio operators to augment the Signal Corps […]
Technical Articles
DXing on the Ham Radio Satellites
For those interested in satellite operating, the current climate of low-earth orbit (LEO) “birds” offers the chance to pursue contacts within a good-sized coverage area. Most operators are content to […]
