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Ham Mobile Install–A Few Suggestions for Dealing with Noise Issues

In this installment of Ham Mobile Install, we will talk about what happens when you have followed the mobile radio installation instructions to the letter, but there is still something […]

Grounding and Bonding for the Radio Amateur Book
Technical Articles

Ham Radio Grounding and Bonding and RFI

Over the past few years, a lot of attention has been developed regarding grounding and bonding. I am pleased that my ARRL book Grounding and Bonding for the Radio Amateur […]

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Events / Photo Galleries

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

November 2023 promises to be a busy month for DXpeditions, including the upcoming DX Engineering-sponsored activations of Timor-Leste and Solomon Islands featured in this OnAllBands article. For today’s QSL card […]

Some Antenna Choices for Successful Portable Operations (Part 2)
Products & Product Reviews

Some Antenna Choices for Successful Portable Operations (Part 2)

Earlier this month OnAllBands highlighted the DX Engineering EZ-BUILD UWA Center-T and End Insulator Kit—an excellent choice for hassle-free and effective portable operations. Today, we’re showcasing two more proven options […]

Metropwr Audio Equalizer
Products & Product Reviews

New Products Spotlight: Metropwr Meters and Audio Equalizer, and RigExpert ZERO II VNA Project Board

As we’ve mentioned in previous posts, the 2023 edition of the DX Engineering Amateur Radio Products Catalog has been released. If you haven’t received your copy, you can order it […]

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Products & Product Reviews

Lightening Your Go-Kit

Editor’s Note: Troy Blair, KE8DRR, DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist, enjoys sharing personal stories about his involvement in amateur radio so others can learn from his experiences in the true spirit […]

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Antenna Tech / Technical Articles

How to Build Aluminum Antennas

Next to wires, antennas made of aluminum tubing and rod are the most common type of amateur radio antenna construction. There is a wide range of high-quality aluminum alloy available, […]

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Technical Articles

How to Check Rotators from the Ground

If you have ever stood at the base of a tower, looking forlornly upward, wondering “What’s WRONG with that [adjective] rotator?!” you are not alone. That simple piece of gear […]

HAM Radio 101

Ham Radio 101: Help for the Morse Impaired

On February 23, 2007, the FCC eliminated the Morse code requirement for all U.S.-issued amateur licenses. Within 72 hours of the announcement, the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) staff reported […]

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EMCOMM / Technical Articles

EMCOMM: Emergency Disaster Kits for Home and Car

Are you prepared for an emergency? During and after an emergency, you (and possibly your family) may need to survive on your own for an undetermined amount of time. Being […]