United Nations Amateur Radio Club (UNARC), 4U1UN—A Modern Station in a Historic Setting (Image/KO8SCA)
POTA: QRP or 100W—Which is Better? (Image/K8MSH)
Guide to January 2026 Ham Radio Contests—Good Etiquette Edition (Image/DX-Code.com)
Tips for Young Hams on Making Your First Amateur Radio Contact (Image/Public Domain)
Technical Articles
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POTA: QRP or 100W—Which is Better?

If you spend any time hunting Parks on the Air® (POTA) stations or scrolling through activation reports, you’ll notice two very different approaches: the “turn it up to 100 watts […]

HAM Radio 101
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Youth Ham Radio Insights: Getting Started on a Budget

Amateur radio isn’t the easiest hobby for young people to pursue for a multitude of reasons, including the support needed to get one’s footing in the hobby. One of the […]

Events
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Guide to January 2026 Ham Radio Contests—Good Etiquette Edition

Welcome to OnAllBands’ first contesting post of 2026! We’re looking forward to another year of highlighting the very best in amateur radio. Glad you’ve chosen to join us for another […]

Products & Product Reviews
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New Product Spotlight: “DX Engineering Charts and Tech-Tips” Reference Book

If you appreciate the thoroughness of DX Engineering user manuals, you’ll want to add this new collection to your amateur radio library! One thing that has always made DX Engineering […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

United Nations Amateur Radio Club (UNARC), 4U1UN—A Modern Station in a Historic Setting

DX Engineering donates amplifier to make more QSOs possible. *** Well into its 77th year, the United Nations Amateur Radio Club (UNARC) continues to operate from the UN Headquarters in […]

base and portable ham radio comparison
Technical Articles

POTA: QRP or 100W—Which is Better?

If you spend any time hunting Parks on the Air® (POTA) stations or scrolling through activation reports, you’ll notice two very different approaches: the “turn it up to 100 watts […]

DX Code of conduct logo
Events

Guide to January 2026 Ham Radio Contests—Good Etiquette Edition

Welcome to OnAllBands’ first contesting post of 2026! We’re looking forward to another year of highlighting the very best in amateur radio. Glad you’ve chosen to join us for another […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

Tips for Young Hams on Making Your First Amateur Radio Contact

“You’ve just earned your Technician license! Now what?” It’s one of the most frequently asked questions in the amateur radio world. Fortunately, there are myriad answers to this question, from […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

Ham Radio Youth Insights: Club Meetings Are Well Worth the Time; How to Make the Most of Them

There’s a wealth of information to be gained from the wisdom and experience of operators who attend. *** At first glance, a local amateur radio club meeting may not seem […]

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Products & Product Reviews

New Product Spotlight: “DX Engineering Charts and Tech-Tips” Reference Book

If you appreciate the thoroughness of DX Engineering user manuals, you’ll want to add this new collection to your amateur radio library! One thing that has always made DX Engineering […]

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Products & Product Reviews

Year-End Wrap-Up: DX Engineering Added New & Established Manufacturers to Its Lineup in 2025

Plus, DX Engineering formed exclusive distribution agreements with leading providers and expanded its own lineup of branded equipment. *** It has been a busy year at DX Engineering! In celebration […]

VU7AG Ham Radio QSL Card from Lakshadweep Islands
Ham Culture & Entertainment

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

OnAllBands’ final QSL card post of 2025 takes us roughly 8,000 miles from DX Engineering headquarters in Tallmadge, Ohio, to Lakshadweep—an archipelago of 36 islands between the Arabian Sea and […]

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HAM Radio 101

Youth Ham Radio Insights: Getting Started on a Budget

Amateur radio isn’t the easiest hobby for young people to pursue for a multitude of reasons, including the support needed to get one’s footing in the hobby. One of the […]

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Antenna Tech

Insights from My Ham Radio Journey: There’s No Fooling Physics When You’re Choosing Antennas

For years I was in search of the “perfect antenna.” I wanted one antenna so I could work the most remote DX as well as nearby county nets. Knowing the […]