Product Spotlight: CITEL Coaxial Cable Surge Protectors Offer Vital Protection Against Voltage Spikes (Videos)
CITEL has been keeping the world’s critical networks and equipment protected since 1937. That’s welcome news for amateur radio...
Category: News
Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2640
This week, we’ve gathered some interesting material for those of you exploring beyond the usual HF fare. There’s a...
ARRL Headquarters Closing Early on Friday, October 9, 2026
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® will close our headquarters at 12 PM Eastern time on Friday, October...
Radio Amateurs Prepare for Hurricane Isaias
Updated Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 10 AM EDT Update – Oct. 9, 1330 UTC The Hurricane Watch...
Join the RSGB 2026 Convention livestream
The RSGB 2026 Convention begins tomorrow, Saturday 10 October, with a great line-up of lectures. If you aren’t able...
RSGB has shared JOTA stations
The RSGB Youth Champion for Scouts, Sam McCutchion, M0UEL has shared a list of special event stations that will...
Start planning YOTA Month
December is Youngsters On The Air Month, providing young radio amateurs across the UK with the chance to operate using...
New Product Spotlight: W2HVH Enclosures Portable Go-Bag Mounting Systems for Icom & Yaesu Transceivers
Going portable remains the hottest ticket in amateur radio today. DX Engineering is committed to making your experience operating...
The Solar Cycle Is Changing. Don’t Panic.
by Thomas (K4SWL) Several people have asked me lately what it’s going to be like as we move out...
The Radio Club of America Announces 2026 Award Recipients and Fellows
The Radio Club of America (RCA) proudly announces its 2026 annual award recipients and its incoming class of 2026...
Successful Activation with a Few Issues
I made a run up to French Creek State Park (US-1355, KFF-1355) for a quick, early-morning activation. While my...
Radio Amateurs Prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued public advisories for Tropical Storm Isaias, which is forecast to pass north...
Take a Look at FlexRadio 8400 Transceivers (Video)
Looking for an excellent entry-level HF SDR with a budget-friendly price tag? Check out the FlexRadio 8400 Signature Series...
KB2PIZ: Three Parks, One Activation, and a Lot of Lessons Learned
by Mark (KB2PIZ) 0 for 3 activations: super fun, and amazing lessons learned in trying to activate North Lake...
DX Engineering Equipment to Be Used on Upcoming Youth-Focused Christmas Island DXpedition
Christmas comes a few weeks early for ham radio operators everywhere! The VK9XY Christmas Island activation—featuring young operators from...
Elecraft KX2 Side Rails: What I Choose to Protect My KX2
by Thomas (K4SWL) I get a surprising number of messages from readers asking which side rails I recommend to...
LHS Episode #633: 18 Years of LHS
Hello and welcome back everyone! You’re joining us for episode 633 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most...
LHS Episode #633: 18 Years of LHS
Hello and welcome back everyone! You’re joining us for episode 633 of Linux in the Ham Shack, the most...
Watching the Gulf
The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) is closely monitoring Invest 92L, which is expected to become Tropical Storm Isaias in the next 24 hours. According...
DX Engineering is the Exclusive Main Sponsor of the Youth WWA 2026 Award
The Youth World Wide Award (WWA) 2026 kicked off Oct. 5, 0000 UTC and will run until Oct. 11,...
My New-to-Me mcHF: Building a Full Field Kit & First POTA Activation!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Monday, September 7, 2026—Labor Day—I got up early and headed out to William B. Umstead...
KM4CFT Update: Radios, Paddles and Mini Mics!
Many thanks to Jonathan (KM4CFT), who shares the following update: Hi all, KM4CFT Here! It’s been a minute, and...
TX Factor Visits National Hamfest
The following is a message from TX Factor: The latest episode from TX Factor is now on the air!...
APRS Connect is Now on iPhone
The following is a message from APRS Connect: APRS Connect, the messaging-first APRS client that launched on Android in...
Call sign grace period: A hard lesson learned
By Rob Rosenberger (K4HST) The FCC’s two-year grace period is a safety net if we forget to put a...