Backup Power for Home & Field
Power. It is one of the most important aspects of running an operation. But what if you don’t have access to AC power or a storm knocks out all power […]
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Product Spotlight: DX Engineering 400MAX Type-N to PL-259 Low-Loss 50-Ohm Coaxial Adapter Cable Assemblies
Plus New Cable Gripper for RG-400 Size Coax Wouldn’t it be great if all connectors were uniform, and you didn’t have to worry about A fitting into B, and B […]
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It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Jarvis and Palmyra Islands
Jarvis Island QRV in August 2024 The Rig in a Box (RIB) N5J DXpedition to uninhabited and infrequently visited Jarvis Island (a dual DXCC entity with Palmyra Island) is only […]
Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Soldering Tools and Accessories from Eclipse Tools
As we’ve discussed at length at OnAllBands, effective soldering can be tricky, especially if you don’t have the right tools. DX Engineering understands the importance of equipping your shack with […]
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Getting Started with BOTA, Beaches on the Air
If you thought Parks on the Air (POTA) was the only portable operation event in town, meet BOTA. Beaches on the Air promotes ham radio portable operation from beaches. BOTA […]
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Guide to July 2024 Ham Radio Contests: Islands Edition
Okay, so Field Day is over. Hamvention 2024 is in the books. Contest Season is months away. The rare Glorioso Islands DXpedition is done. What’s a ham to do? The […]
Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Chameleon Universal Remote Antenna Tuner
The addition of a new product from the innovators at Chameleon Antenna is always reason for celebration—perfect timing since the Fourth of July is only a few days away. Want […]
Product Reviews
Video: REZ Antenna’s Recon 40 High Performance HF Antenna Coil—Perfect for 40-10M Portable Ham Operations
Whether you enjoy portable ops during Field Day, POTA, or SOTA, or just want a space-saving efficient way to get on the 40 to 10 meter bands, the high-inductance Recon […]
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DX Engineering Lends Support to Upcoming DXpedition to St. Paul Island
With permission from the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the 10-operator CY9C DXpedition team is scheduled to put St. Paul on the air August 26 to September 5 from […]
HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio 101: Do I Really Need an Amplifier?
Everyone wants to improve their signal quality, work more DX stations, make more QSOs, and earn higher contest scores. Should you buy an amplifier or beef up your antenna system? […]
