After DXCC—Now What?
Congratulations! You’ve finally logged and confirmed country number 100, joining the ranks of radio amateurs who have gained DX Century Club status. This is a great achievement, and you should […]
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Ham Radio History: Father Marshall D. Moran, 9N1MM: The Voice of the Himalayas
A Chicago native born on May 29, 1906, Marshall D. Moran, 9N1MM, was a Jesuit priest who served as part of the Missouri Province of the Society of Jesus. His […]
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Imagine Yourself as an Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner
Getting a ham license used to be an involved process. Before 1984, most amateur radio licensing examinations were only administered directly or indirectly by the FCC. Amateur radio exams could […]
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World Radio—Stayin’ Alive
You can hear all sorts of cool things on World Radio (shortwave). Although there are fewer shortwave broadcasters than in the past, more are returning to the airwaves due to […]
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Ham Radio and Morse Code in Popular Culture…Halloween Edition
For the Halloween edition of OnAllBands’ look at Morse code and amateur radio in books, movies, and television, we turn our attention to some eerie pop culture references from sources […]
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Be a Show-Off for Amateur Radio
We know that amateur radio is the greatest hobby in the world—it has something for everyone. But what about the average Joe or Jane who doesn’t know what ham radio […]
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Being a YL in Ham Radio (a personal experience)
All right everyone, let’s talk about it. The good, the bad, and the ugly—I am a YL in ham radio. The GoodStraight up—I adore breaking through pileups. I am a […]
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Public Information Officers in Amateur Radio
A Public Information Officer (PIO) is responsible for creating and growing a positive public image for an organization. These officers may perform a wide range of public relations management tasks […]
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Ham Radio 101: Parks on the Air® (POTA)
CQ POTA! Where do you hear and/or see that and what does it mean? Parks on the Air®, or POTA, is an international amateur radio operation that encourages licensed hams […]
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Ham Radio History: ARRL Foundation
September 21, 2023, marked 50 years since the ARRL Foundation was formed. While partnered with the ARRL (American Radio Relay League), the ARRL Foundation stewards philanthropic support for amateur radio […]
