My Most Memorable QSOs
After 38 years of being an active amateur radio operator, I’ve had over 100,000 QSOs on all bands from 160 meters to 10 GHz. Making contact with other operators around […]
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A Beacon of Safety at Sea: the Maritime Mobile Service Network
Founded with the intent to “Serve Those Who Serve,” the Maritime Mobile Service Network (MMSN) was launched in 1968 by Amateur Radio operators Winston (the Chaplain), KB5YX, formerly WB4AKB; Steve […]
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DX Engineering to Feature Ham Radio Manufacturers Weekly on Facebook Live
Ever wanted to ask a Ham Radio manufacturing company a question about the equipment it designs, manufactures, and sells? Maybe you’ve always wanted to say how much you appreciate the […]
Technical Articles
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your HF Station
There is a fine line between maintenance and troubleshooting, whether it’s a Ham station, a car, an audio system, or any bit of technology with several “moving parts.” One often […]
Technical Articles
Just Got Your License? Avoid These Mistakes and Get Off on the Right Foot
You just got your Tech license and your call sign. Now what? The first mistake some new Hams make is not getting on the air as soon as possible. They […]
Events
A Guide to August 2020 Ham Radio Contests
Even during the Dog Days of August, there’s a great deal of activity in the Ham world, whether you’re into SHF operating or making QSOs with island stations. We’ve compiled […]
Events
Battleship Missouri Amateur Radio Club QSLs
Editor’s Note: Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. Usually we showcase ones from entities that are currently active or will soon be QRV. […]
Products & Product Reviews
DX Engineering Antenna Tilt Base Solutions Part Two—Tilt Base Mounting Systems
Raise your hand if you fondly recall the days when raising or lowering a heavy vertical antenna was a multi-person job, fraught with dangers and, perhaps, accompanied by a spray […]
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My Favorite QSO
I’ve been a Ham since 1966, with some breaks in activity for college, family, and other responsibilities. Life happens, and it was almost fifteen years after getting my first license […]
Products & Product Reviews
Leatherman Multi-Tools, A Ham Operator’s New Best Friend
One of our favorite subjects at OnAllBands is tools. We get excited about anything that makes tough jobs around the shack safer, easier, and more convenient. So when a tool […]
