In this season of giving thanks, OnAllBands would like to give a major shout out to the amateur radio innovators who are constantly looking for ways to enhance our enjoyment of the world’s best hobby.
From the small company that produces spool-type portable antennas to the ham radio giants who are shepherding transceiver technology into the future, the team at DX Engineering and OnAllBands offers our most sincere gratitude for making our time on the air exceptional.
DX Engineering is excited to carry items from nearly 200 of these manufacturers. You’ll find the full list of providers at DXEngineering.com.
Today, we’ll be highlighting a few brands added to DX Engineering’s growing list, some very cool POTA packages from DX Engineering, and new products from LDG Electronics. For a quick look at all the latest gear and accessories at DX Engineering, just click on “What’s New” from the home page. You’ll also find high-quality, money-saving “open box” and “scratch and dent” items to enhance your operating.
Ready for some speed shopping for the holidays? Ho, ho, ho, here we go!
Log Periodic Dipole Array (LPDA) Antennas from Elk Antennas
DX Engineering is pleased to now carry products from Elk Antennas, a company founded in the mid-1990s by longtime amateur radio operators and inventors Ray Gaschk, AG6SI, and Pete Perata, K6SHE, in Walnut Creek, CA. Now owned by Jim Siemons, W6LK, the company produces compact 2M, 1.25M, and 70cm antennas well known for their reliable performance for both portable and fixed-station operation, lightweight construction, handheld satellite communications capabilities, and consistent gain across wide bandwidths without retuning or adjustments. Here’s one example from their impressive lineup:
Elk Antennas 5-Element 2M/70cm Log Periodic Dipole Array: Built on a 24-inch corrosion-resistant aluminum-alloy boom, this antenna features stainless-steel hardware throughout for long-term durability. It delivers 6.6 dB (8.7 dBi) gain on 2 meters and 7.0 dB (9.0 dBi) gain on 70cm, with a 20+ dB front-to-back ratio to help reduce unwanted signals from the backside of the antenna. Additional features include a choice of SO-239 or Type-N feedpoint connectors, and power handling of up to 200W on 2 meters and 100W on 70cm. It also performs well on GMRS and MURS frequencies, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of VHF/UHF applications.
Click here to find many more Elk Antennas log periodic dipole arrays at DX Engineering.
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DX Engineering HF Portable Operation Gear Packages
DX Engineering makes it easier than ever to Go Portable! Choose from 16 HF portable packages featuring transceivers; wire, vertical, or loop antennas; solar panels; telescopic masts; LiFePO4 batteries; cables; and everything you need to take the guesswork out of putting together your ideal POTA/SOTA/IOTA station. (Contents vary per package.)
Packages include gear from DX Engineering and other highly respected brands, including:
- REZ Antenna Systems
- Bioenno Power
- Spooltenna
- Chelegance
- Chameleon Antenna
- Par EndFedz®
- Mastrant
- West Mountain Radio
Packages feature these transceivers:
- Yaesu FT-891
- Yaesu FT-710-FIELD
- Yaesu FTX-1OPTIMA
- Yaesu FTX-1FIELD
- Icom IC-705
- Icom IC-7100
- Icom IC-7300
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