HAM Radio 101

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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 […]

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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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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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HAM Radio 101

What’s the Best Advice to Give New Ham Radio Operators?

One of our favorite topics at OnAllBands is the future of amateur radio. What lies in store for the world’s greatest hobby in an age of digital communication and rapidly […]

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HAM Radio 101

What are the 3 Current Amateur Radio Licensing Levels & What Can You Do with Them?

Editor’s note: This post is part of an ongoing series of 101-style articles from OnAllBands addressing the basics of amateur radio as a service to aspiring and new hams. Before you do […]

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HAM Radio 101

Ham Radio 101: The Amateur Radio General Class License—Is It for You?

A General class amateur radio license is the middle level of three amateur radio operator licenses in the United States. It gives you access to most amateur radio bands and […]

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HAM Radio 101

Ham Radio 101: What’s the Best Way to Learn Morse Code?

2025 Marks the 190th Anniversary of the International Morse Code Alphabet Editor’s note: This post is part of an ongoing series of 101-style articles from OnAllBands addressing the basics of […]

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HAM Radio 101

Ham Radio 101: What Is an Amateur Radio Call Sign?

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

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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 […]

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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 […]