How to Protect Wire from Ferrite
Before winding wire, particularly enameled wire, on a bare ferrite core, take steps to protect the wire from the abrasive ferrite’s edges and corners. If the core has an inside […]
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Ferrite Chokes, What are They, Anyway?
In other OnAllBand entries, we’ve covered what ferrites are, how their behavior varies with frequency, and some of their applications in the ham station. This time, we’ll focus on their […]
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What is Ferrite Used For, Anyway (Part 2)
In the OnAllBands entry, “What is Ferrite, Anyway?” we discussed what ferrite is and what makes up a “mix.” We also explored how ferrite behaves at different frequencies. Ferrite has […]
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What is Ferrite, Anyway?
Ferrites are made from oxides of iron, cobalt (Co), barium (Ba), and strontium (Sr). The type of ferrite most useful to hams are soft ferrites. (The hard ferrites are good […]
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DX Engineering Expands Its Lineup of Color-Coded Ferrite RF Noise Reduction Kits
DX Engineering now offers Color-Coded Ferrite RF Noise Reduction Kits covering a wider range of uses. Kits contain toroids and snap-on beads for specific RF suppression applications (linear amplifiers, AM […]
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15 New Products at DX Engineering for January 2026
While DX Engineering’s 25th anniversary year is over, don’t think that’ll stop your favorite amateur radio provider from going full throttle (a reference to our parent company, Summit Racing Equipment) […]
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It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Desecheo Island…Soon to be QRV After 17 Years!
DX Engineering has provided a range of equipment—including best-of-class DX Engineering coaxial cable assemblies—for the upcoming remote activation of this rare entity in January/February. *** Ready to record your first […]
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New Product Spotlight: “DX Engineering Charts and Tech-Tips” Reference Book
If you appreciate the thoroughness of DX Engineering user manuals, you’ll want to add this new collection to your amateur radio library! One thing that has always made DX Engineering […]
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14 New Products at DX Engineering for December 2025—from PowerFilm Solar Panels to DX Engineering Portable Gear Packages
What better way to end 2025 than with a sleigh-full of new amateur radio equipment available at DX Engineering! Consider this post a bonus to our Ham Radio Holiday Gift […]
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Operating Accommodations: Ham Radio for Seniors, Part 1
Amateur radio has always been a hobby for all ages, from curious teenagers building their first radio kit to retirees chatting across continents. However, as we age, we may find […]
