An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering 
While we all recognize the usefulness and fun of ham radio, we also know that it comes with its share of dangers. Any pursuit that deals with electricity, sharp tools, […]
Field Day (June 22and 23, 2019) is almost here and the planning is underway — for radios, tents, food, antennas—and how to keep them up! You may be lucky and […]
One of the stark realities of being an amateur radio operator is that our beloved hobby can be dangerous. While we’re enjoying our time at our home stations and portable […]
A DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist looks back at his mobile radio installation that is still going strong nine years later. *** Since my early days of playing with CB […]
The Queen of Soul may have been way ahead of her time. “Who’s Zoomin’ Who” is the title of a 1985 Aretha Franklin tune. In the context of the song, […]
Noise can be a serious problem in multi-station environments like Field Day, particularly when it’s of the “wideband” variety. The good news is that there are steps you can take […]
Before you consider purchasing a new transceiver, a more efficient antenna, a strong portable mast, a nice supply of coffee, and what you plan to cook up on the grill, […]
If you haven’t signed up for the 2025 edition of Contest University (CTU), there’s still a chance to participate in a day of learning that will leave you with valuable […]
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 […]
Sooner or later, hams encounter some RF trickery above and beyond the usual connecting together of gadgets and antennas. This usually happens on the HF bands as a home station […]
