FT8: Low Signal or Low Power?
It is always interesting to speak on controversial topics, and FT8 sure has had its fair share of controversy. There is one complaint in particular that keeps reappearing: How much […]
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Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Part 13: How to Build Antennas from a Blind Ham’s Perspective (and if You’re Not Blind, You’ll Learn Something, Too!)
How to Build a Dipole/Inverted-V Combo Antenna Editor’s Note: Over the next several months, OnAllBands will be featuring a series of articles from Harry “Trippy” Brown, AC8S, longtime amateur operator […]
EMCOMM
EMCOMM: What is the ARES Task Book?
According to the ARRL… The Task Book is a working document that enables those ARES® communicators electing to participate in the ARRL training plan to track and document their training […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio 101: Six Meter Magic
Try, try, try to understand, it’s a magic band. (Apologies to the rock band Heart–too bad they didn’t know about 6 meters.) “The Magic Band” is a phrase used to […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Part 12: How to Build Antennas from a Blind Ham’s Perspective (and if You’re Not Blind, You’ll Learn Something, Too!)
Editor’s Note: Over the next several months, OnAllBands will be featuring a series of articles from Harry “Trippy” Brown, AC8S, longtime amateur operator and antenna builder/tester who’s never let his […]
FT8 / Technical Articles
FT8: Polite Operating Procedures for Ham Radio Operators
This is going to be a blog that not everyone will agree with. There are plenty of opinions on the “correct” or “polite” way to operate, and that is perfectly […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Part 11: How to Build Antennas from a Blind Ham’s Perspective (and if You’re Not Blind, You’ll Learn Something, Too!)
Editor’s Note: Over the next several months, OnAllBands will be featuring a series of articles from Harry “Trippy” Brown, AC8S, longtime amateur operator and antenna builder/tester who’s never let his […]
EMCOMM / Technical Articles
EMCOMM: What is the NTS?
The National Traffic System (NTS) is a field organization of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). It’s comprised of a network of amateur radio operators who relay messages throughout the […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Spring Antenna Repairs and Upgrades for Ham Radio Stations
With all the storms that pounded us this winter, now is the time to check your antennas for wear and damage. How do you check for problems and where do […]
Technical Articles
Part 10: How to Build Antennas from a Blind Ham’s Perspective (and if You’re Not Blind, You’ll Learn Something, Too!)
Editor’s Note: Over the next several months, OnAllBands will be featuring a series of articles from Harry “Trippy” Brown, AC8S, longtime amateur operator and antenna builder/tester who’s never let his […]
