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HF DX Basics

HF DX Basics, by Steve Telenius-Lowe, PJ4DX HF DX Basics is a practical guide for anyone interested in operating in the hugely satisfying area of DX Amateur Radio. This book lends advice and gives practical steps to improve your station and get you started DX-ing and making the most of this endlessly fascinating area of operation. The challenges of DX operation deter many people, but well-known author and DX-er Steve Telenius-Lowe, PJ4DX dispels the myths about huge antennas and high power in an easy-to-understand format. Based on Steve's previous book HF SSB DX Basics, this book provides a guide to what DX is all about and leads you to the opportunities the HF bands provide and much more. HF DX Basics is fully revised and up-to-date and includes new material about FT8 operating as well as details of operating in the 1.8, 5, 10 and 50 MHz bands.

This book provides practical advice on choosing the right antenna for your location, choosing your transceiver and explains the myriad of buttons on a modern transceiver and what they do. Included is a guide to the HF bands and where you can operate, their propagation characteristics and what to expect from them. Steve also provides practical advice on how to avoid pitfalls when operating on the bands, including handling pileups, split operation, QRP operation, QSLs and even being DX yourself.

One thing that is certain is that when propagation improves, contacting far-flung parts of the world (DX) on the High-Frequency bands (HF) becomes easier and much more of a pleasure. Order a copy of "HF DX Basics" from DX Engineering today!

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