August 2024 Guide to Ham Radio Contests
While not including any of the heavy hitters on the ham radio calendar, August is one of our favorite months at OnAllBands because it showcases the great diversity of amateur […]
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Ham Radio 101: A Few Basic Tips on Building Wire Dipoles
Single-band wire dipoles are one of the easiest antennas to make. But just because they are easy to make doesn’t mean they do not work well. In fact, single-band wire […]
Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Carlson Communications Roof Towers (Video)
If you’re looking for a practical solution to overcome limited space or HOA restrictions, Carlson Communications offers four sturdy aluminum roof tower options that provide a range of choices for […]
Antenna Tech
Ham Radio Tech: RF Ground—The Un-Ground
When it comes to ham radio, there are grounds…and then there are grounds. Here are three types we typically find with radio systems: Safety grounds protect you from a shock […]
Technical Articles
Get up to Speed on Amateur Radio RF Exposure Rules
Did you know that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) now requires all amateur radio stations in the U.S. and possessions to be evaluated for RF exposure? It’s been a little […]
Product Reviews
New Product/Vendor Spotlight: RigSelect Pro Transceiver Switch and SO2R Controller (Video)
OnAllBands has exciting news for multi-operator contest stations. DX Engineering now carries the RigSelect Pro Transceiver Switch and SO2R Controller—a device loaded with advanced features for contesters looking for a […]
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2024 YDXA Youth Team to Visit DX Engineering Before Heading to K3LR for the RSGB IOTA Contest
Watch YDXA team members give live presentations on DX Engineering’s Facebook page July 26 at 12:30 pm EST. For the second straight year, the young amateurs chosen to participate in […]
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Glorioso Islands DXpedition Wraps Up. More Rare DXing Opportunities on the Horizon.
All of us at OnAllBands and DX Engineering would like to offer our hearty congratulations to Marek, FH4VVK, and his support team for the successful one-operator activation (FT4GL) of the […]
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It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from St. Paul Island
St. Paul Island QRV in August and September It is one of the great ironies of DXing that it’s most often the smallest of places that are the biggest deals […]
HAM Radio 101
Get with the Program & Get More Out of Amateur Radio Club Meetings
We’ve been fortunate to have a hard-working program chair in charge of arranging our club presentations. Even when he’s wintering in Florida, he makes sure everything is ready for the […]
