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Celebrate International Women’s Day by Participating in the YL POTA Party

Watch out “Old Man” hams! The Young Ladies Radio League, Inc. (YLRL) is celebrating its 85th year as the premier amateur radio organization run by and for the advancement and promotion […]

Antenna Tech / Technical Articles

Installing Your Ham Radio Mobile Antenna on a Vehicle

In this installment of Ham Mobile Install, we will be discussing ways to set up an antenna for mobile operations. Remember, the goal here is to get on the air […]

Events

Guide to March 2024 Ham Radio Contests

As the weather warms up a bit and March Madness takes hold, we turn our attention to a bevy of contesting opportunities in the days ahead. March features contests for […]

Events

It’s All in the Cards!QSL Cards from Cambodia

Cambodia QRV in March It’s a great time to be a DX chaser! There are opportunities all over the globe to record All Time New Ones or fill bands as […]

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Amateur Radio News

Ham Radio & Audio Pioneer Dr. Bob Heil, K9EID, Becomes a Silent Key

Dr. Bob Heil, K9EID, one of amateur radio’s greatest champions and a dear friend to DX Engineering, passed away February 28, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was […]

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Antennas and Tuners

Ham Radio Tech: Simple Low-Band Receiving Antennas

The receiving antennas covered in this article are small enough to fit on residential lots or to use with a portable station. They are not transmitting antennas! Most are relatively […]

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Manufacturer Showcases / Products & Product Reviews

New Product/Manufacturer Spotlight: Rotatable Dipoles from DIEX Antennas

OnAllBands is excited to feature new products that will be highlighted in the upcoming 2024 DX Engineering Amateur Radio Products Catalog. There are still a few months to go before […]

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Technical Articles

Ham Radio Tech: EchoLink & Broadcastify

So where else can radio be handy? In what ways has technology helped us expand our love for radio? There are quite a few ways amateur radio can be mixed […]

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Technical Articles

Ham Radio Tech 101: What Causes Galling & How Can You Prevent It?

You are just wrapping up the installation of your new antenna on your tower. You slip a bolt through the clamp and begin to tighten the nut when, suddenly, the […]

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Products & Product Reviews

How to Quickly Get the Precise Coaxial Cable Assembly for Your Ham Radio Station

Say you need an 18-foot run of low-loss coaxial cable to replace an old, worn-out stretch that is negatively affecting your station’s performance. You want the cable to have type-N […]