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Ham Culture & Entertainment

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

Two Indian Islands QRV in December Earlier this month, hams had the opportunity to contact the AU2K/AU2S DXpedition from Kanika Island (new IOTA entity, AS-179) and Sagar Island (IOTA AS-153). […]

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Events

DXpedition Wrap-Ups: 2024 Rotuma and Burkina Faso Activations Help Hams Worldwide Log ATNOs

DX Engineering amateur radio gear plays a key role in 3D2Y Rotuma and XT2MD Burkina Faso ventures. After more than two weeks of operating from Rotuma, the six-member on-island Rotuma […]

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Q&A

Ham Radio Q&A: How do I choose the right antenna to put up in my antenna-restricted HOA?

What do you do if you’re an amateur radio enthusiast who wants to get full enjoyment out of your favorite hobby without drawing the attention of your homeowner’s association or […]

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Products & Product Reviews

Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2024 Part 6: 12 Great Gift Ideas

Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on December 21, 2024 at 4:21 am (EST). To kick off our impending slog through the slush and snow (at least at DX […]

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Products & Product Reviews

New Products Spotlight: DX Engineering KD9SV Keying Relay & Toptek Amplifier Remote Control Panel (video)

OnAllBands is featuring a raft of new products available at DXEngineering.com in the months ahead. As a reminder, you can always visit the website to check on the latest offerings, […]

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Products & Product Reviews

Ham Radio Manufacturer Showcase: What’s New from DX Commander? (Video)

DX Commander is one of the most highly respected antenna brands on the planet, boasting products trusted by DXpedition teams, DX chasers, contesters, and casual operators who routinely sing the […]

DX Engineering Single End Dipole Antenna Kit
Antenna Tech

Why Horizontal Dipoles Can Make an Excellent Antenna Option for Your Ham Radio Station

The world of ham radio is filled with in-depth specs and technical jargon that could make an average person’s head explode. Folks just starting out in amateur radio may fall […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

Ham Radio History: Pearl Harbor and How the ARRL Helped Create the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service

This December 7, we remember the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces that killed more than 2,000 servicemembers and 68 civilians in 1941. It was a devastating act of […]

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Products & Product Reviews

Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2024 Part 5: Books, Solar Panel Combos, PaddePads, and Geochron’s Digital Atlas

So many gift ideas, so little time. With more than 30,000 products available at DXEngineering.com and the holidays rapidly approaching, OnAllBands simply doesn’t have enough time to cover all the […]

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Events

Guide to December 2024 Ham Radio Contests

Time sure flies when you’re having fun on the air. As we post this final ham radio contest guide for 2024, OnAllBands looks back at another blockbuster year for Radiosport, […]