Articles written by: OnAllBands

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Antenna Tech / HAM Radio 101

How Should I Attach a Ham Radio Antenna to My Vehicle?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions the team at DX Engineering receives when helping customers find the best solution for installing a mobile radio (transceiver) in their […]

HT Radio with charging kit and first aid pack
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 […]

chelegance dipole antenna in the air
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 […]

K7BV Ham Radio QSL Card
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 […]

J-pole antenna radiator diagram plot
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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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 […]

8R7X Ham Radio QSL Card from Guyana
Ham Culture & Entertainment

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

OnAllBands is kicking off our QSL card posts for 2025 with a mix of DXpeditions from around the globe. Consider this a little inspiration to expand your horizons and DXing […]

KIWI SDR Box module
Products & Product Reviews

New Product Spotlight: KiwiSDR Independent SDR Network Receiver

With 2024 winding down, OnAllBands is putting the pedal to the metal (another not-so-subtle reminder that Summit Racing Equipment is DX Engineering’s parent company) to highlight the many new products […]

J79AN Ham Radio QSL Card from Dominica
Ham Culture & Entertainment

It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Dominica

Dominica QRV in December 2024/January 2025 The J75K DXpedition from the Commonwealth of Dominica by FM5WD, IV3JVJ, and IK3ZAQ is scheduled to run until Jan. 4 from this island country […]