Extra Gear That Should Be Standard Equipment
It wasn’t so long ago that RF power meters weren’t included in transceivers (or transmitters). You got plate current, grid current, high voltage (maybe), and S units for the received […]
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Anthony Luscre, K8ZT: A Few of My Favorite QSOs
We all have memorable QSOs. For me, they are a mixture of different types of contacts. Some are based on the country’s rareness, winning an award, working a country that […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Showcase: Geochron Digital Atlas 4K
For amateurs who have always dreamed about mounting a Geochron world clock in the shack, the technicians at this renowned company have made it easier for operators everywhere to enjoy […]
Products & Product Reviews
Coaxial Cable Guide: Understanding the Differences Among Types of Coaxial Cable
Though the first coax cable was developed in the 19th century, it didn’t become popular with Hams until after World War II when war surplus was plentiful. Hams liked it […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Showcase: Nifty Mini-Manual Reference Guide for the Yaesu FTM-300DR C4FM/FM Dual-Band Digital Mobile Transceiver
You can tell a lot about a Ham by what they do with an owner’s manual after unboxing a purchase, especially if it’s a new transceiver. The meticulous type will […]
Satellite Operation / Technical Articles
Operating Amateur Radio Satellites (Part 1): Learn the Basics of Operating Amateur Radio Satellites
Editor’s Note: Welcome to OnAllBands’ new video series on the fun and challenges of contacting Amateur Radio satellites! Your host is Sean Kutzko, KX9X, OnAllBands blogger, former AMSAT Volunteer Coordinator, […]
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Product Showcase: ICOM Bluetooth Headset VS-3—Hands-Free Operation and Remote Control of the IC-705 Portable Transceiver
A huge benefit of ICOM’s new IC-705 HF/50/144/430 All Mode Portable Transceiver is that it comes with built-in Bluetooth®, something you’ll be thankful you have on your outdoor adventures. Say […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
How High Should My Dipole Be?
The half-wave dipole is one of the most basic antennas in all of Ham radio. It also tends to get a bad rap; how many times have you heard somebody—possibly […]
HAM Radio 101 / Products & Product Reviews
New Product Showcase: Red Pitaya Boards for Ham Radio Operators
For less adventurous eaters whose interest in fruits extends no further than apples and grapes, the red pitaya is likely one of those oddities you pass in the grocery store […]
Products & Product Reviews
Why Consider Adding a Winch to the Pivot Base of Your DX Engineering Vertical Antenna?
There was a time when Ham operators didn’t have a lot of good options for easily raising and lowering their heavy ground-mounted vertical antennas. Yes, it could be done—if you […]
