DXing
Noun
Meaning
DXing (uncountable)
The hobby of receiving and identifying distant radio or television signals, or making two-way radio contact with distant stations.
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In the context of amateur radio operators, the term "DXing" refers to the two-way communications with a distant station, using shortwave radio frequencies.
In some cases, the goal is to hear as many stations from as many countries as possible ( DXing ); others listen to specialized shortwave utility, or "ute", transmissions such as maritime, naval, aviation, or military signals.