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Ham Radio Special Event: Remembering the Railroad that Connected America, 156 Years Later

Commemorate the driving of “The Golden Spike” by Making a QSO with Special Event Station W7G on May 10, 2025 Before there were tiny computers in your pocket, heck, before […]

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Field Day Gear Part 1: Hams Share Their ARRL Field Day Must-Haves

In the weeks leading up to ARRL Field Day 2025 (June 28-29), OnAllBands will be featuring amateur radio equipment you’ll want to consider adding to your portable prep list. This […]

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Register for Contest University 2025 Today—Only a Couple of Days Left!

If you haven’t signed up for the 2025 edition of Contest University (CTU), there’s still a chance to participate in a day of learning that will leave you with valuable […]

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Guide to April 2025 Ham Radio Contests: Severe Weather Prep Edition

As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” With state QSO parties and state park activations kicking into high gear this month, amateur radio enthusiasts may choose to modify […]

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It’s All in the Cards! QSL Card from Vanuatu, YJ0VV

Members of the DX Engineering team and DXers from around the globe received their QSL cards from the Vanuatu, YJ0VV DXpedition, which was on the air for two weeks in […]

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Guide to March 2025 Ham Radio Contests: Basketball Edition

As the men’s college basketball tournament is set to tip off in a couple of weeks, OnAllBands thought it would be appropriate to draw a few parallels between RadioSport and […]

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It’s All in the Cards! Mark Your Calendars for the 2025 VK9CU Cocos Keeling Islands DXpedition

It was Christmas in February and March for the six-operator VK9XU team as they activated Christmas Island (IOTA OC-002), an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean and the 67th Most […]

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Events / Ham Culture & Entertainment

Portable Ham Radio Insights: Making the Transition from POTA Hunter to Activator

I’ve been interested in portable operating for years. I enjoy putting a station on the air where one didn’t exist yesterday. Since a trip to Bouvet Island isn’t in my […]

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It’s All in the Cards! VU4AX DXpedition to South Andaman Island Coming Soon

The excitement is building for the VU4AX DXpedition to South Andaman Island scheduled for March 10-20, 2025. This 12-operator HF (160-10M, including WARC bands and some CW/FT4-FT8 on 60M) activation […]

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Registration Open for Contest University 2025 Dayton. Sign Up Today to Reserve Your Spot!

Okay, it’s freezing at DX Engineering headquarters near Akron, Ohio. If it’s equally frigid at your QTH, here is some hot news that will get you psyched for sunnier days […]