Amateur Radio Contesting 101: Contest Clubs and Search & Pounce (Image/DX Engineering)
New Product Spotlight: REZ Antenna Systems Portable Delta Loop Kit (Image/REZ Antenna Systems)
How to Show Young People What Separates Amateur Radio from the Technologies They Use Today Introducing fun and technically interesting aspects of amateur radio, like operating satellites, is one way to get youth interested in the hobby. Here, Ruth Willet, KM4LAO, operates FM satellites. (Image/Sharon Willet, KM4TVU)
Ham Radio 101: Reasons Why It’s a Smart Idea to Save Your Original Manufacturer’s Shipping Box (Image/DX Engineering)
FT8
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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 […]

EMCOMM
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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: Linear Loading—Long Wire in a Short Space

For some amateur radio operators, putting up a full-length HF dipole is not always feasible. With today’s postage-stamp-sized lots, some hams can only dream of installing a dipole for 80 […]

Product Reviews
Rez antenna delta kit

New Product Spotlight: REZ Antenna Systems Portable Delta Loop Kit

Here’s a great opportunity to take advantage of a compact and versatile delta loop antenna when operating in the field. Offering 80-6M coverage and power handling of 500W PEP/200W Digital […]

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HAM Radio 101

Amateur Radio Contesting 101: Contest Clubs and Search & Pounce

Editor’s note: OnAllBands is pleased to post a series of articles written by accomplished amateur radio contester and DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist Kirk Pickering, K4RO. The articles, originally published in […]

Rez antenna delta kit
Product Reviews

New Product Spotlight: REZ Antenna Systems Portable Delta Loop Kit

Here’s a great opportunity to take advantage of a compact and versatile delta loop antenna when operating in the field. Offering 80-6M coverage and power handling of 500W PEP/200W Digital […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

How to Show Young People What Separates Amateur Radio from the Technologies They Use Today

Many ham radio enthusiasts have dedicated themselves to keeping the hobby relevant to younger generations as technology has evolved. This has long been a part of amateur radio. While I’d […]

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HAM Radio 101

Ham Radio 101: Reasons Why It’s a Smart Idea to Save Your Original Manufacturer’s Shipping Box

DX Engineering is always looking for ways to make your purchasing experience with us exceptional, from your initial contact on the web or with one of our experienced reps to […]

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Product Reviews

Ham Radio Manufacturer Spotlight: Firestik Antenna Company

DX Engineering is going all-in on its commitment to being the go-to source for mobile radio equipment. You’ll be able to see this firsthand if you’re heading to the 2025 […]

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HAM Radio 101

Amateur Radio Contesting 101

Editor’s note: OnAllBands is pleased to post a series of articles written by accomplished amateur radio contester and DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist Kirk Pickering, K4RO. The articles, originally published […]

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Product Reviews

New Product Spotlight: DX Engineering Small Utility Enclosure Kit

OnAllBands will be featuring a bevy of new DX Engineering branded products that will be making their debut in the upcoming 25th Anniversary Edition of the DX Engineering Amateur Radio […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

Is Amateur Radio Still Relevant to Young People?

From the perspective of a young person who doesn’t have their amateur radio license yet, the hobby may seem quite obsolete. One confused look at the swap section of a […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

DX Engineering to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with a Mobile Radio-Equipped Jeep Gladiator at Dayton Hamvention® 2025

Dayton Hamvention® has always been a signature event in the amateur radio year for DX Engineering—a chance to meet, greet, and talk shop with hams from every spot on the […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

It’s All in the Cards! More QSL Cards from DXCC Entities on the Air in April 2025

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