Ham Radio Tech: Guide to Building an Effective Dipole Antenna (& Answers to Common Dipole Questions) (Image/DX Engineering)
New Products Spotlight: Emergency Readiness Packages with Rugged Radios or Alinco GMRS Transceivers (Image/DX Engineering)
Video Review: Chelegance MC-599 40-6M Portable Rigid V Rotatable Dipole (Image/DX Engineering)
New Products Spotlight: Three Yaesu Mobile Transceivers with Audio Digital Signal Processors (Video) (Image/DX Engineering)
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FT8: Saving or Destroying Ham Radio?

Let me start by saying that this is an OPINION PIECE. Everybody has an opinion. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. I try to explore all sides, but […]

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EMCOMM in Action: Providing Communications Support for the Pan Ohio Hope Ride

The Pan Ohio Hope Ride (POHR) is a noncompetitive one–, two–, or four-day cycling event that supports the American Cancer Society. Either as an individual or part of a team, […]

Antenna Tech
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Ham Radio Tech: Guide to Building an Effective Dipole Antenna (& Answers to Common Dipole Questions)

Since the early days of radio, dipoles have been the go-to antennas for hams. They’re effective, inexpensive, and simple to make. But there’s more to building and installing one than […]

Product Reviews
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Fighting a Jungle of Coaxial Cables in the Ham Shack? Take Command of the Mess with BongoTies (Video)

Also check out other ways to keep your shack organized at DXEngineering.com Looking for a versatile, proven, and colorful way to get a handle on your amateur radio shack’s ever-growing […]

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Antenna Tech

Ham Radio Tech: Guide to Building an Effective Dipole Antenna (& Answers to Common Dipole Questions)

Since the early days of radio, dipoles have been the go-to antennas for hams. They’re effective, inexpensive, and simple to make. But there’s more to building and installing one than […]

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Products & Product Reviews

New Products Spotlight: Emergency Readiness Packages with Rugged Radios or Alinco GMRS Transceivers

If there’s one lesson many of us learned in 2024, it’s that you can never be too prepared for the unexpected. It’s why DX Engineering has put together a selection […]

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Products & Product Reviews

Video Review: Chelegance MC-599 40-6M Portable Rigid V Rotatable Dipole

If you’re looking for a reliable and easy-to-deploy antenna for your next POTA activation or other outdoor operating adventure, watch DX Engineering’s Michael Murphy, KI8R, review the Chelegance MC-599 40-6M […]

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Products & Product Reviews

New Products Spotlight: Three Yaesu Mobile Transceivers with Audio Digital Signal Processors (Video)

Here’s big news for amateur radio operators who go mobile! DX Engineering’s Michael Murphy, KI8R, takes a first look at three new high-performance Yaesu Mobile Transceivers: the 2M/70cm FTM-150RASP, and […]

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HAM Radio 101

Ham Radio 101: What on Earth is Moonbounce?

Editor’s note: This post is part of an ongoing series of short Ham Radio 101 articles from OnAllBands addressing the basics of amateur radio as a service to aspiring and […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

Dennis Motschenbacher, K7BV, Becomes a Silent Key

After a lifetime of operating adventures and devotion to promoting amateur radio, Dennis Motschenbacher, K7BV, became a silent key on January 9, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He […]

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Antenna Tech

Ham Radio Tech: J-Pole Antennas—More than You Probably Wanted to Know

Copper Cactus. Steampunk Stick. Slim Jim. Whatever you call it, the J-pole antenna is a reliable alternative to verticals and ground planes for VHF/UHF communication. Due to their simple construction, […]

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Amateur Radio News

DX Engineering Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Amateur Radio Community

When Summit Racing Equipment acquired Oregon-based DX Engineering back in 2000, it would have been difficult for anyone to predict just how much the amateur radio company would grow in […]

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Events

Get Ready for the 2025 TX7N Marquesas Islands DXpedition!

Gear Provided by DX Engineering to Play Important Role One of the first major activations of 2025 is almost here! The 14-operator TX7N Marquesas Islands DXpedition from Hiva Oa is […]

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Events

Guide to January 2025 Ham Radio Contests, Starring Solar Cycle 25

OnAllBands is excited to kick off 2025 with our first contest guide of the new year. This promises to be another fruitful trip around the sun for amateur operators thanks […]