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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 […]
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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 […]
Technical Articles / Weatherproofing and Grounding
Ham Radio Tech: RF Management & RF Ground Planes
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 […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Products Spotlight: Emergency Readiness Packages with Rugged Radios or Alinco GMRS Transceivers
If there’s one lesson many of us learned in 2024, it’s that you can never be too prepared for the unexpected. It’s why DX Engineering has put together a selection […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: 4O3A XL Series High Power Band Pass Filters
Only one XL Series filter needed per band for all station transceivers—plus other advantages From the company that brought you the premium NC-1 Noise Canceling Bluetooth Boom Mic Headset and […]
HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio Ops: Feel the Fear
What gives you the heebie-jeebies as a ham radio operator? With Halloween only a few days away, we’re dedicating this post to some scary things that keep us up at […]
Technical Articles / Uncategorized
Ham Radio Tech: RF Management–In the Field
This is the first of a two-part article about RF when you are operating “in the field,” meaning away from a fixed station. For example, when you are operating a […]
Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Carlson Communications Roof Towers (Video)
If you’re looking for a practical solution to overcome limited space or HOA restrictions, Carlson Communications offers four sturdy aluminum roof tower options that provide a range of choices for […]
Antenna Tech
Ham Radio Tech: RF Ground—The Un-Ground
When it comes to ham radio, there are grounds…and then there are grounds. Here are three types we typically find with radio systems: Safety grounds protect you from a shock […]
Technical Articles
Get up to Speed on Amateur Radio RF Exposure Rules
Did you know that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) now requires all amateur radio stations in the U.S. and possessions to be evaluated for RF exposure? It’s been a little […]
