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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LDG Electronics External Analog Meters for Icom and Yaesu Transceivers
These compact (4.5″ x 3.5″ x 3.5″) and precise analog meters reflect what the digital meter on the radio is showing. A three-inch analog display provides backlit visual of the meter on the radio that can be seen clearly from a distance. The color of the backlighting and brightness are adjustable, making the meters easy to read at a glance. Choose from three versions:
- LDG-MC-7300 for the Icom IC-7300 and IC-7300MK2
- LDG-MC-7600 for the Icom IC-7600
- LDG-FTC-METER for the Yaesu FT-857 and FT-897
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LDG Electronics AAF7 Analog Audio Filter
This external audio processor helps to improve overall signal readability by reducing the audio passband to include only the part of the signal you want to hear. It features a Lo Cut adjustment range of 50Hz to 500Hz and a Hi Cut adjustment range of 500Hz to 10,000Hz. Gain and parametric equalizer frequencies are also selectable from the front panel, allowing for easy adjustment of the filter to suit your operating mode. A power cable and audio cable are included.
Werewolf VFLEX DIY Bundle
DX Engineering is excited to now carry products from Werewolf. They are a fully-owned subsidiary of Tundra Labs in Green Bay, WI—a company with extensive engineering, manufacturing, and operations expertise. Their products have a broad range of applications, including ham radio station setups.
Werewolf’s VFLEX DIY Bundle allows you to use a standard USB-C wall adapter to provide power to an item that uses a barrel connector. The DIY Bundle comes complete with the VFLEX USB-C Base and the DIY Adapter.
The VFLEX Base (below, also sold separately) is the heart of the VFLEX system, allowing you to connect a USB-C power adapter, such as one that comes with a laptop or a cell phone, to a device that you own that still receives its power from a barrel connector. Using a cellphone or computer, the user can set the output voltage of the VFLEX Base, provided that the USB-C power supply can supply the voltage and amperage requested via USB-PD. Once the VFLEX Base is configured to provide the voltage that the device needs, a cable is plugged into the opposite side and then plugged into the device that needs power.
Different cables support different devices, and selecting the cable is as simple as matching the diameter of the plug. A single tri-color LED on the VFLEX Base provides the status of the connection to a device on the USB-C side. The VFLEX Base is configurable for 3.3 to 48V, if the power supply you are using supports it and the maximum current is 5.2 amps. The VFLEX Base will work with any power supply that can negotiate voltage via USB-C power delivery.
If you already have a wire that is terminated in the barrel connector for your device, you can use the VFLEX DIY Bundle to provide a connection from a USB-C charger to that device. The DIY Bundle comes with a single VFLEX Base and a cable for bare wire termination. Simply connect the wires for the barrel connector to the appropriate terminals and you can now power the device from any USB-C charger.
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