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HAM Radio 101

Youth Ham Radio Insights—How Amateur Radio Clubs Can Help Young Operators

During my six years in amateur radio, I’ve been involved with numerous clubs and organizations, from small local groups to those with members worldwide. Each one I’ve been part of […]

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Products & Product Reviews

FlexRadio 8000 Series Transceivers, Maestro™ Control Console, and Accessories Now Available at DX Engineering (Video)

Read about the FlexRadio products now available at DX Engineering and watch a video below with news about the upcoming FlexRadio Aurora Series Transceivers. *** DX Engineering was excited last […]

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Products & Product Reviews

14 New Products at DX Engineering for September 2025

We’re introducing a new feature on OnAllBands. With so many products being added to DX Engineering’s lineup of 3o,ooo-plus offerings from more than 180 manufacturers, we’ll be providing quick snapshots […]

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Technical Articles

Ham Radio Tech—Options for Removing Unwanted Noise and Enhancing Audio at Your Station

Sometimes it’s tough to dig signals out of the noise. You can hear it but can’t make out all the words. If your radio’s built-in noise reduction isn’t sufficient, consider […]

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Events

Guide to September 2025 Ham Radio Contests—Football Edition

OnAllBands has had some fun over the years drawing parallels between radiosport and other competitive pursuits, including baseball and basketball. With Gridiron Season upon us, we thought it was a […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

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

Greetings DX chasers! There’s a full slate of DXpeditions in September, from the hot (Micronesia) to the frigid (Svalbard) and all climates in between. OnAllBands is highlighting just a few […]

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Events

Installing a Permanent Remote HF Station on Frying Pan Tower in the Atlantic Ocean

A community of amateur radio enthusiasts, including the team at DX Engineering, work together to turn a bold idea into reality. This article was contributed by friend of OnAllBands Kees […]

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Products & Product Reviews

New Manufacturer Spotlight: Digirig Digital Mode Interface Kits and Cables

The creative spark behind Digirig, an open-source integrated digital modes interface for amateur radio, was ignited when Denis Grisak, K0TX, logged his first FT8 QSOs back in 2020. What he […]

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HAM Radio 101

Youth Ham Radio Insights—Exciting Opportunities for Young Operators at Dayton Hamvention®

As one of the largest hamfests in the world, Dayton Hamvention® is a great place for young amateur radio enthusiasts to become more involved in the hobby. There are plenty […]

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Technical Articles

Mobile Installation Pitfalls—3 Tips for Avoiding Common Mistakes When Equipping Your Vehicle with Mobile Ham Radios

I often get compliments on my ham radio mobile install, which I wrote about last month. The compliments are usually a segue into a conversation about amateur radio mobile radio […]