222 Hello Friends, I hope you are enjoying our latest catalog! To celebrate DX Engineering's 25th anniversary of serving the amateur radio community, we've made it our biggest yet—140 pages packed with new and well-established equipment from more than 175 manufacturers. For our cover, we've featured images of past catalogs, each one a time stamp tracing DXE's growth over the years. What began as a company selling a few specialized antenna parts has blossomed into a trusted worldwide source of absolutely everything for ham radio. It gives us great satisfaction to see operators everywhere, from clubs on Field Day to amateurs on remote entities, proudly wearing the DX Engineering ballcap—a testimony to the years of passionate work that has brought us to this milestone. Throughout this amazing journey, it has been my greatest honor and privilege to work side by side with some of the finest people one could ever meet. A huge debt of gratitude goes to every member of our team who dedicate themselves to making your purchasing experience with us exceptional: • Customer/technical support specialists who provide knowledgeable help, friendly advice, and responsive service to both new and longtime hams • Engineers who design innovative equipment to improve your on-air experience • Professionals in our packing and shipping department who ensure that your orders are correct, expertly boxed, and sent out as quickly as possible • Merchandisers who work with manufacturers worldwide so you have access to the latest and greatest ham radio gear • Technicians who assemble and test equipment so it exceeds expectations at your station, and technical writers who craf the industry's best product manuals • Specialists who work with DXE-sponsored DXpedition teams to provide mission-critical gear • Support staf who reach out to customers to ensure they are 100% satisfied Finally, I want to recognize each one of you— the customers who have stood by us and continue to make ham radio the world's best hobby. We simply couldn't have come this far without your support. A megahertz of thanks for being part of our story. And rest assured, the DX Engineering story is only just beginning. Be sure to check in with us for all the exciting things planned in the months ahead. For now, enjoy the catalog and we hope to hear you on the air soon! Tim Duf y, K3LR Chief Executive Of icer Ephesians 6:12-13 New International Version For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and af er you have done everything, to stand. catalog and we hope to hear you on the air soon! Tim Duf y, K3LR Chief Executive Of icer Expert Help is Just a Click Away! Have questions about ordering and shipping? Looking for technical advice on your purchase? Get fast answers at the new DX Engineering Online Help Center. Just click the Help Center link at DXEngineering.com and the information you need is right at your fingertips. It’s another way DX Engineering is making it easier than ever to enjoy the world’s greatest hobby—Ham Radio! • Billing & payment, product, order, shipping, returns, sales tax, and technical FAQs all in one place • Searchable library of technical articles • Optimized for any device—mobile, tablet or desktop • Easy navigation and powerful keyword search • New ways to contact DX Engineering SMS Texting, Facebook Messenger • New content added regularly The Summit Racing Equipment and DX Engineering Team The connection between ham radio operators and automotive enthusiasts is strong. We both enjoy the technical aspects of our favorite hobbies, whether refining our stations or tinkering with our project vehicles. We’re passionate about our pursuits and can’t wait for any spare moment to get on the air or spend time in the garage. With this in mind, it makes perfect sense that DX Engineering’s parent company is Summit Racing Equipment—the worldwide retail leader in af ermarket high-performance auto parts. Based in Tallmadge, Ohio, Summit Racing acquired DXE in 2000, launching a relationship that has fueled DXE’s growth into the go-to source for everything amateur radio. DX Engineering is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary as part of Summit Racing. Jeep Gladiator Summit Racing/DX Engineering Project Vehicle The use of mobile transceivers and antennas is the most obvious connection between hams and gearheads. When installed in an SUV or truck, mobile rigs provide ef ective communication while cruising in town or of -road. Summit Racing and DX Engineering teamed up in 2025 to upgrade a Jeep Gladiator (above) with new parts from Summit Racing and mobile radios and accessories available from DXE, including: • Yaesu FT-891 HF/50 MHz All Mode Mobile Transceiver (YSU-FT-891), page 12 • Icom ID-5100A-D VHF/UHF Digital Transceiver (IC-ID-5100A-D), page 11 • Rugged Radios Jeep Two-Way GMRS Mobile Radio Kit (RRD-JP1-GMR25) • Yaesu Auto Active Tuning Antenna (YSU-ATAS-120A), page 10 • Comet Mobile VHF/UHF Vertical Antenna (CMA-SBB-5), page 62 • Comet 3D4M Standard Mobile Lip Mount Cable Assembly (CMA-3D4M), page 63 • Larsen Right Angle Bracket Mobile Antenna Mount (LSN-TMB58B), page 66 • DX Engineering Communications Speaker (DXE-281), page 22 • Consolidated Wire Microphone/Control Head Extension Cables, page 27 • Ram Mount Mobile Device Tough-Track Mount and Track Ball Mount Visit OnAllBands.com and enter "Jeep Gladiator" for the full story. Build Your Station with New Gear Produced by DX Engineering Radio Side Rails—See pages 6, 10, and 12 Made to fit popular Icom and Yaesu transceivers, these side rails guard your rig's front and rear panels whenever the radio is used for portable ops. KD9SV Keying Relay—See page 43 This high-speed, solid-state switching interface is designed to protect transceiver keying circuits from potential damage by amplifier relays. ISO-USB Inline USB Isolator/Surge Protector —See page 51 The USB Isolator (DXE-ISO-USB) is a solid-state device that provides surge protection between two USB 2.0 devices, typically a transceiver and a computer. NOMAD Telescopic Fiberglass Portable Masts—See page 60 These strong yet lightweight masts are super short when collapsed for easy transport and fast deployment, with telescopic sections that lock in place with a twist of the wrist. High CMI Receive Feedline Chokes—See page 106 These receive feedline chokes achieve high isolation between the input and output connector shields to ef ectively block common-mode RF noise and unwanted signals. Window Feed-Through Panel—See page 113 Easily mounted to a windowsill, the FTP-5U panel is the ideal weatherproofed solution for connecting up to five coaxial cables with PL-259 connectors. Small Utility Enclosure—See page 109 Measuring 9.4" x 9.2" x 4.1", the thermoplastic enclosure delivers the same weathertight design and reliable protection of components provided by the larger DXE model. 1,500W Dry Dummy Load—See page 40 The device prevents interference to other stations by providing a 50 Ω load to a transceiver or amp when tuning or testing for power output or signal quality. Tim Duf y, K3LR, Retail Showroom circa 2014.
