Articles written by: Wayne KE8JFW

Eclipse Tools SI-B162 Battery Operated Soldering Iron
Product Reviews

New Product Spotlight: Soldering Tools and Accessories from Eclipse Tools

As we’ve discussed at length at OnAllBands, effective soldering can be tricky, especially if you don’t have the right tools. DX Engineering understands the importance of equipping your shack with […]

ham radio operate at portable station on dock near ocean
Events

Guide to July 2024 Ham Radio Contests: Islands Edition

Okay, so Field Day is over. Hamvention 2024 is in the books. Contest Season is months away. The rare Glorioso Islands DXpedition is done. What’s a ham to do? The […]

cy9c qso card from sable island dxpedition
Events

DX Engineering Lends Support to Upcoming DXpedition to St. Paul Island

With permission from the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the 10-operator CY9C DXpedition team is scheduled to put St. Paul on the air August 26 to September 5 from […]

dxe-dwk DX Engineering Single-Band Low Power Dipole Kit
Events Calendar

A Guide to June 2024 Ham Radio Contests

While you’re gathering the gear you’ll need for a successful ARRL Field Day 2024 (June 22 – 23), be sure to take some time to keep your skills sharp by […]

2024 DX Engineering Catalog Cover
Amateur Radio News

DX Engineering’s 2024 Catalog Now Available—Cover Promotes the Importance of Hams “Giving Back”

The 2024 DX Engineering Amateur Radio Products Catalog—packed with 132 pages of the latest equipment and tried-and-true gear from more than 175 manufacturers—is now available! Time to discard your 2023 […]

dxe-viz26-g150_cj_xl DX Engineering High Visibility Antenna Wire
Product Reviews

Field Day Gear Series Part 5: Tool Kits, Foot Switches, Headsets, Portable Masts & More

With ARRL Field Day 2024 rapidly approaching, OnAllBands will be looking at a few more items to consider loading in the trunk before heading out to your operating location on […]

FT5GA Grande Glorioso Island ham radio QSL Card, front
Events

It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from the Glorioso Islands

Glorioso Islands QRV in May/June Have you had any luck contacting Marek, FH4VVK, who is operating from Grande Glorioso Island as FT4GL? We hope you’ve been able to add this […]

Antenna Analyzer Combo
Station Accessories

Field Day Gear Series Part 4: Antenna Analyzers

Seasoned operators will tell you that an antenna analyzer is one of the most important performance-enhancing items to take along with you for ARRL Field Day. If you haven’t added […]

crowd at dx engineering booth during hamvention
Events

Make Plans to Visit DX Engineering’s Expanded Booths at the 2024 Dayton Hamvention®!

After months of preparation, countless volunteer hours, and anticipation by thousands of hams who have had the dates circled in red for months, the wait is almost over! The gates […]

Chelegance JPC 7 portable dipole antenna in the air
Antennas and Tuners

Field Day Gear Series Part 3: Portable HF Antennas

If you’re looking for proven, highly transportable, and easy-to-deploy options for getting on the air during the 2024 ARRL Field Day (June 22-23), you can’t go wrong with any number […]