Field Day’s Approaching—What’s in Your Go-Kit?
For many civic-minded individuals, Ham Radio is more than a hobby. It is a means of providing vital communication when disaster strikes. When all else fails, communities in crisis can […]
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7 Tips on Buying/Selling Used Ham Radio Gear
Amateur Radios are a lot like automobiles. You can buy stripped-down basic models at lower cost or splurge on full-featured models with all the bells and whistles. And, just like […]
Technical Articles
What is Ferrite Used For, Anyway (Part 2)
In the OnAllBands entry, “What is Ferrite, Anyway?” we discussed what ferrite is and what makes up a “mix.” We also explored how ferrite behaves at different frequencies. Ferrite has […]
Technical Articles
Mailbag: Is it OK to Run an Amplifier on 120 Volts AC?
Question: Is it OK to run an amplifier on 120 volts AC? This is a question that many new Amateurs ask themselves when they’re buying their first amplifier. There are […]
Events / Field Day / Technical Articles
4 Tips for Operating a GOTA (Get On the Air) Station on Field Day
One of the coolest parts of ARRL Field Day is watching a new licensee get on the air for the first time. Many longtime Amateur Radio operators can remember the […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Ham Radio Portable Insights: A Linked Dipole for POTA Activations
Activating a park can be a lot of fun. My Yaesu FT-891 and ATAS-120A Auto Active Tuning Antenna have done very well for me the last few years. But there […]
Field Day
Field Day Gear Part 2: Upgrade Your Coaxial Cable
Before you consider purchasing a new transceiver, a more efficient antenna, a strong portable mast, a nice supply of coffee, and what you plan to cook up on the grill, […]
Products & Product Reviews
DX Engineering Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary: Building a Family of Brands Part 1—COMTEK Systems
In our yearlong celebration of DX Engineering’s 25th anniversary, OnAllBands has been looking at some of the factors that have led to the company’s significant growth since being purchased by […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
Why QSL? And an Atlas of QSL Cards
The QSL card is pretty much unique to ham radio. I don’t know of bowlers or anglers or golfers who give each other a report on their latest interactions! Wayne, […]
HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio Ops: Feel the Fear
What gives you the heebie-jeebies as a ham radio operator? With Halloween only a few days away, we’re dedicating this post to some scary things that keep us up at […]
