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What does DX mean in ham radio?

What does DX mean in ham radio?

distant stations
DX is shorthand for “distance.” DXing is the pursuit of distant stations with the goal of earning various DXCC Awards. A DXpedition is a trip to operate in a rare DXCC entity.

What is DX in shortwave?

Amateur radio operators who specialize in making two way radio contact with other amateurs in distant countries are also referred to as “DXers”. On the HF (also known as shortwave) amateur bands, DX stations are those in foreign countries.

What is the best band for DX?

40 metres – 7.0–7.3 MHz – Considered the most reliable all-season DX band. Popular for DX at night, 40 metres is also reliable for medium distance (1500 km; 1000 miles) contacts during the day. Much of this band was shared with broadcasters, and in most countries the bottom 100 kHz or 200 kHz are available to amateurs.

What is a DX contact?

The name of the hobby comes from DX, telegraphic shorthand for “distance” or “distant”. There is no objective definition. If it’s far enough that it might be a difficult contact, then it can be DX.

What is DX mean?

diagnosis
Dx: Abbreviation for diagnosis, the determination of the nature of a disease.

What is the most used ham radio frequencies?

The most popular is the 144-MHz (2-meter) band. That’s where you’ll find a lot of ham radio operators as well as local public safety calls. If you want to hear the civilian aircraft frequencies, you’ll want to look for a radio that has the 118 to 136 MHz air band.

Who is DX delivery?

DX is an end-to-end mail, parcels and logistics network operator, providing services throughout the UK & Ireland. Our business is built on our recognition that in fulfilling our promises to our customers we enable them, in turn, to fulfil their promises to theirs.

What is a DX report?

Dx Diag Report is designed to help you find issues with programmes using multimedia. The issues could be with sound, graphics, your video card, or anything else.

What is another name for DX?

(medicine) Abbreviation of diagnosis.