Ham it Up: A Beginner's Look at DXing

This article will introduce total beginners to Amateur Radio, more commonly known as ham radio or DXing. That includes the basic definition - what DX is, where it came from, and the couple primary types (passive and active DXing). A Very Historical Past Radio Home!! The different kinds of DXing are well separated, indicating that you are either just listening to more distant stations, or engaging in a direct communication with another amateur. Ham Radio DXers: Importance of the Internet While the article glosses over the technical aspects of Ham radio equipment much like several of his articles, it does touch on how important the internet is to DXers. These include link to locate active stations, learn signal proagation, and be a part of the Ham community online.