DX Engineering will be well-represented at three not-to-be-missed southern Ohio ham radio events in May: Four Days in May (FDIM, May 15-18); Contest University, (May 15); and Dayton Hamvention® (May 16-18). Be sure to visit the entire DX Engineering team in Building One at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Xenia to get a […]
Hamvention and FDIM on the Horizon!
This year seems to have flown by already. No doubt it’s because it’s been one of the busiest years of my life so far (and I kind of hope it doesn’t get any busier!). It feels like I was just wishing everyone a Happy New Year, and now—poof!—we’re only a week away from Four Days […]
A New Penntek TR-45L Transport Cover from Mike (N2HTT) at HamGear3D
In the spirit of full disclosure, my friend Mike (N2HTT) recently sent me one of his latest creations—a 3D-printed transport cover for the Penntek TR-45L—to evaluate at no cost. I’m happy to report that it’s a solid and thoughtful accessory for TR-45L users. Mike designed this cover not for use during operation, but rather for […]
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Top 10 Most Wanted DXCC Entities (Part 1)
You hear it again and again from amateur operators who have spent a lifetime trying to work the world: “All I need is Pratas Island!” “If San Felix would ever be on the air again, I could rest in peace.” “Will I ever get another chance to make contact with Scarborough Reef?” “North Korea? Well, […]
Cherry Blossoms, History, and POTA in Ritsurin Garden
by Mark (JJ5GVY/KB2PIZ) My wife and I visit Japan every year for 3 to 4 months, usually in the spring. This year, we arrived in early March, and the weather was a bit cold. However, recently, we’ve seen the temperature turn quite warm and mild, with the cherry blossoms just beginning to bloom! It’s a […]
The Yaesu FTX-1: Packages, Pricing, and Early Observations
As soon as reservations opened for the Yaesu FTX-1 via DX Engineering last year, I placed my order. Details were sparse at the time, but we understood this would be Yaesu’s modernized successor to the beloved FT-817 and FT-818—the iconic bullet-proof radios that served the community for over two decades. Indeed they still serve me […]
New Amateur Radio Product Overview: DX Engineering USB Isolator
Most of us think about antennas and radios when it comes to protecting our stations, but what about computers? They’ve also become an indispensable part of on-the-air operations, especially for digital modes and remote operation. What’s protecting your USB ports? The DX Engineering USB Isolator (DXE-ISO-USB) is designed to provide electrical isolation between a computer’s […]
From Box to POTA: First Activation with the New Elecraft AX3!
by Thomas (K4SWL) If you’ve been a QRPer.com reader or subscriber to my YouTube channel for long, you’ll know I’m quite the fan of super-compact, low-profile antennas like the Elecraft AX1 and AX2. In fact, I just checked, and my Elecraft AX1 activation video playlist alone includes 36 videos as of this post. Although AX […]
Register for Contest University 2025 Today—Only a Couple of Days Left!
If you haven’t signed up for the 2025 edition of Contest University (CTU), there’s still a chance to participate in a day of learning that will leave you with valuable insights to improve your station and on-air skills. Registration is open through May 2 (if space is available at that time), so click here and […]
Conrad Tests the Elecraft AX3 at Silver Sands State Park
Elecraft AX3 Field Report By: Conrad Trautmann (N2YCH) My new Elecraft AX3 antenna arrived in the mail. The weather when it arrived was 73° F and sunny with a slight breeze. Space weather was calm. It seemed like the perfect recipe for a POTA expedition to the unofficial antenna testing range at Silver Sands State […]