Ham Radio Portable Insights: Logging Options for POTA
We can all agree that a lot of planning (sometimes too much) can go into a Parks on the Air® (POTA) activation. We tend to overthink, especially when we are […]
An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering Post Tagged with: "Portable Operation"
Technical Articles
Technical Articles
DX Engineering Helps Make Portable Operating Fun and Simple
I remember when there were only a few events each year that really allowed hams to go into the field and operate. ARRL Field Day, Winter Field Day, and NVIS […]
Events
Installing a Permanent Remote HF Station on Frying Pan Tower in the Atlantic Ocean
A community of amateur radio enthusiasts, including the team at DX Engineering, work together to turn a bold idea into reality. This article was contributed by friend of OnAllBands Kees […]
Videos
Watch a Three-State POTA Rove Using the Versatile REZ Scout Antenna System (Video)
Want to know why you should seriously consider adding a portable antenna system from REZ to your arsenal for Parks on the Air® (POTA) activations? Because it was the POTA […]
Events
Amateur Radio Special Event—International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend Will Soon Be Lighting Up the Bands!
One of my favorite things about our hobby is that there are so many rabbit holes you can run down. Whatever your interests are, there is a niche in amateur […]
Field Day
Ham Radio Portable Insights: How POTA Prepares Us for Field Day
Every June, we’re reminded of how much Parks On The Air® (POTA) and ARRL Field Day have in common. If you’ve participated in Field Day, chances are you’ve applied skills […]
Videos
An Important Reminder to All Hams: Please Be Safe Out There During POTA Activations (Video)
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 […]
Products & Product Reviews
Ham Radio Manufacturer/Products Spotlight: Modular Radio Mounting Frames from Armoloq
Armoloq’s Tactical Protective Armor (TPA) Makes a Great Choice to Safeguard Your Transceiver Investment Anyone who has broken a transceiver knob—or worse—during a Parks On The Air®(POTA) or other outdoor […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Ham Radio Portable Insights: A Linked Dipole for POTA Activations
Activating a park can be a lot of fun. My Yaesu FT-891 and ATAS-120A Auto Active Tuning Antenna have done very well for me the last few years. But there […]
Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: REZ Antenna Systems Portable Delta Loop Kit
Here’s a great opportunity to take advantage of a compact and versatile delta loop antenna when operating in the field. Offering 80-6M coverage and power handling of 500W PEP/200W Digital […]
