What is Ferrite Used For, Anyway (Part 2)
In the OnAllBands entry, “What is Ferrite, Anyway?” we discussed what ferrite is and what makes up a “mix.” We also explored how ferrite behaves at different frequencies. Ferrite has […]
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Technical Articles
Technical Articles
Mailbag: Is it OK to Run an Amplifier on 120 Volts AC?
Question: Is it OK to run an amplifier on 120 volts AC? This is a question that many new Amateurs ask themselves when they’re buying their first amplifier. There are […]
Events / Field Day / Technical Articles
4 Tips for Operating a GOTA (Get On the Air) Station on Field Day
One of the coolest parts of ARRL Field Day is watching a new licensee get on the air for the first time. Many longtime Amateur Radio operators can remember the […]
HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio Ops: Feel the Fear
What gives you the heebie-jeebies as a ham radio operator? With Halloween only a few days away, we’re dedicating this post to some scary things that keep us up at […]
Amateur Radio News
Helene Aftermath Update: Community, Coordination, and Misinformation
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on QRPer.com on Monday, October 7. We are sharing this important information with permission from the author, Thomas Witherspoon. Good Morning, Friends, If you […]
Antenna Tech
Doing a Good Turn: Choosing the Right Rotator for Your Amateur Radio Station
A rotator is a handy device used in ham radio communication systems to change the orientation of an antenna. Rotators have two parts, the rotator unit and the controller. The […]
Technical Articles
Ham Mobile Install–A Few Suggestions for Dealing with Noise Issues
In this installment of Ham Mobile Install, we will talk about what happens when you have followed the mobile radio installation instructions to the letter, but there is still something […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Grounding and Bonding and RFI
Over the past few years, a lot of attention has been developed regarding grounding and bonding. I am pleased that my ARRL book Grounding and Bonding for the Radio Amateur […]
Events / Photo Galleries
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from DXCC Entities on the Air in November
November 2023 promises to be a busy month for DXpeditions, including the upcoming DX Engineering-sponsored activations of Timor-Leste and Solomon Islands featured in this OnAllBands article. For today’s QSL card […]
Products & Product Reviews
Some Antenna Choices for Successful Portable Operations (Part 2)
Earlier this month OnAllBands highlighted the DX Engineering EZ-BUILD UWA Center-T and End Insulator Kit—an excellent choice for hassle-free and effective portable operations. Today, we’re showcasing two more proven options […]
