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DX Engineering Equipment to Be Used on Upcoming Youth-Focused Christmas Island DXpedition
The VK9XY Christmas Island DXpedition, staffed by young operators, is planned for Nov. 16 to Dec. 4, 2026, on 160-6 m in SSB, CW and FT8. It overlaps the CQ WW DX CW contest, and 30 to 40 young hams will also operate remotely.
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DX Engineering is the Exclusive Main Sponsor of the Youth WWA 2026 Award
DX Engineering becomes the main sponsor of the Youth World Wide Award 2026, which runs October 5 to 11 for operators aged 25 and under. It will supply plaques and prizes for the Hunters and Youth Activators categories.
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Legendary DXer Bob Locher, W9KNI, Presents Tales from a Serial Sniper Part 4: My Bouvet Island QRP QSO with 3Y0C
Bob Locher, W9KNI, recalls building an Elecraft K2 kit and using it for a late QRP contact with the sole operator of the 1999 3Y0C Bouvet Island activation. He also reflects on the role of DXpedition lists.
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Guide to October 2026 Ham Radio Contests: New Reference Books Edition
DX Engineering's October guide to contests begins with new reference books, including an RSGB beginner's guide to contesting by Ed Durrant, DD5LP, that explains how to take part in a first event.
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Monitor Screens in Ham Radio: Getting the Big Picture
An essay on how computer monitors have become central to the modern ham shack, covering SDR spectrum and waterfall displays, logging and digital-mode decoding, and the use of multiple screens.
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Manufacturer Spotlight: New and Tried-and-True Products from I0JXX
DX Engineering profiles I0JXX, an Italian maker of VHF, UHF and microwave Yagi antennas that it has distributed since 2024. Products include a 2400 MHz Yagi for QO-100 uplink, power dividers and masts.
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The Perfect Ham Radio Day—Roving Five Ohio State Parks
A ham describes roving between several Ohio state parks during the Ohio State Parks On The Air contest. Health recovery forced a change of plans, and the author still calls the day a success.
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Nothing But Net—When a Frequency Becomes a Community! Learn the Basics of Enjoying Ham Radio Nets
An introduction to ham radio nets: organized on-air gatherings on a shared frequency, often led by a net control operator who handles check-ins and traffic. Nets range from formal to casual.
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Ham Radio Operating Insights from Salty Walt: Portable HF Activations—Preparing for Success
Walt Hudson, K4OGO, begins a series on portable HF operating, explaining why activations go beyond POTA and how choosing a good nearby location, such as a beach, can improve signals.
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Earn DX Engineering Rewards When You Buy Special QSL Cards from PhotoQSLs
DX Engineering and PhotoQSLs offer QSL cards featuring DX Engineering equipment. Buying at least 50 cards earns 1,000 rewards points, worth $20 in DX Bucks, once per year with an invoice as proof.
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Ham Radio Portable Insights—Tips on Holding a Successful Group POTA Activation
A portable-operating column offers advice on running Parks On The Air activations with friends, from sharing one station to operating several side by side, with an emphasis on mentoring and genuine participation.
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Guide to Amateur Radio Amplifiers 2026: Part 6, Toptek UHF, VHF, UHF/VHF Power Amplifiers
Part 6 of a series on amplifiers sold by DX Engineering covers Toptek VHF, UHF and dual-band power amplifiers, with output ratings from 80 to 350 W and features such as SWR protection and receive preamps.