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  • How to Go from Karaoke to a DXCC Rockstar
  • By: Lucas Ford
  • Narrated by: Josh Pierce
  • Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins

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Ham Radio DX: A Complete Guide

By: Lucas Ford
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Summary

A complete guide for Ham Radio Operators looking to work DX, defined as distant stations. Intended for both seasoned hams looking to improve skills and for beginners alike. The book includes sections on getting a ham radio shack setup for DX, hardware and software suggestions, automation, operating awards, QSL procedures as well as DX operating tips. Book covers various operating modes such as CW, phone and digital. A heavy emphasis is put on the currently popular HF digital modes as well as good operating practices to be a successful DXer.

A DX Book, to the Point.

Book Contents Include but are not Limited to:

  • DXpeditions & DX Awards Overview
  • Getting Past Limitations to DXing
  • Focus on 160m to 6m DX
  • Blueprint for a DX Station—Hardware
  • Radios, Antennas and Everything in Between
  • Extensive Coverage of Computers & Requirements
  • Ham Radio Software Overview, Focus on DX
  • Separate Chapters on CW, Phone and Digital Operating
  • How to Bag the DX, Pileup Techniques for all 3 Modes
  • FT8: Setup, Operating, Etiquette, Support Software
  • Cleaning up your Signal & Dealing with RFI
  • How not to be a "Lid"
  • Ferrites, Low Band Antennas, Baluns & Grounding
  • Dealing with DX Challenges
  • When and Where to Work DX & Propagation
  • How to QSL, Manually and Digitally
  • Designing your QSL Card
  • Ham Radio Specific Glossary

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