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Events

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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Events

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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Events Calendar

Guide to May 2025 Ham Radio Contests—Contesting Gear Edition

DX Engineering will be well-represented at three not-to-be-missed southern Ohio ham radio events in May: Four Days in May (FDIM, May 15-18); Contest University, (May 15); and Dayton Hamvention® (May 16-18). […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Top 10 Most Wanted DXCC Entities (Part 1)

You hear it again and again from amateur operators who have spent a lifetime trying to work the world: “All I need is Pratas Island!” “If San Felix would ever […]

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Products & Product Reviews

New Amateur Radio Product Overview: DX Engineering USB Isolator

Most of us think about antennas and radios when it comes to protecting our stations, but what about computers? They’ve also become an indispensable part of on-the-air operations, especially for […]

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Events

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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Ham Culture & Entertainment

Youth Ham Radio Insights: How I Learned CW & What I Like About It

CW is quite a paradox among young amateur radio operators. On one hand, some hams find it to be their favorite mode and think it’s the best part of the […]

EA4TX AS2X2 Antenna Switch
Product Reviews

The Versatile EA4TX AS2X2 Antenna Switch: Two Radios and One Amp—No problem (Review)

The EA4TX 2×2 Antenna Switch (AS2X2) is basically a coax switch featuring two inputs and two outputs. The device boasts more than 60 dB of port isolation (82 dB on […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from DXCC Entities on the Air in May 2025

Don’t Miss the Rare Activation of Prince Edward & Marion Islands Greetings DX chasers! The DXpedition calendar heats up in May with some superb opportunities to log ATNOs, fill bands, […]

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HAM Radio 101

Amateur Radio Contesting 101: Contest Clubs and Search & Pounce

Editor’s note: OnAllBands is pleased to post a series of articles written by accomplished amateur radio contester and DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist Kirk Pickering, K4RO. The articles, originally published in […]