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Product Reviews

New Product Spotlight: Review of the Monitor Sensors Power+SWR Meter

Editor’s Note: We had longtime ham and guest blogger Wayne Smith, K8FF, put the Power+SWR Meter from Monitor Sensors through its paces, assessing its design, ease of use, functionality, and […]

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Field Day / Technical Articles

Gearing Up for ARRL Field Day 2022 Part 3: Batteries, Generators, and Power Supplies

One of the exciting aspects of Field Day is the challenge of operating with power sources you’re not accustomed to using, including batteries, generators, and solar panels—even water-driven, bicycle-powered, or […]

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Products & Product Reviews

Linear Versus Switching Power Supplies—A Few Options for a Successful Field Day

In previous Word of the Day posts, we discussed two common power sources for portable operations on Field Day—batteries and generators. Today, we’re going to take a brief look at […]

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Products & Product Reviews

Choosing Battery Power and Accessories for Ham Radio Field Day

One of the great things about Field Day (June 27-28, 2020) is that it gives you an opportunity to stray from your comfort zone, especially when it comes to using […]

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Technical Articles

Energize! Power Options for Portable Ops

No matter where you operate, you’re going to need electricity. Some portable scenarios will allow you to use commercial power, of course, but for most situations, this means a battery. […]

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Products & Product Reviews

Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2024 Part 3: Getting Started Transceiver Packages

Handheld, Mobile, Portable, and Base Station Combos For ham radio newbies, good things come in convenient packages. If you know someone who has recently received their ham radio license but […]

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Events

Mark Your Calendars for DXpeditions Coming in 2025!

Here are a Few Sponsored by DX Engineering With DX Engineering’s 25th anniversary on the way in 2025, the company is celebrating this milestone by renewing its commitment to lifting […]

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Manufacturer Showcases

New Products Spotlight: A Potpourri of Fresh Gear—a Tuner, Transceivers, Hat & Ham Radio Guide

Before we get into today’s featured new products, let’s answer this burning question: What exactly does “potpourri” mean, and what the heck is it doing in an amateur radio blog […]

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Product Reviews

New Product Spotlight: WiMo USB Interface for Yaesu Rotators

A Big Advantage for Base and Portable Satellite Ops OnAllBands is always excited to announce a new product from WiMo Antenennen und Electronik, which are exclusively available in North America […]

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DC Power

Ham Radio Tech: Choosing a Battery System for Portable Operations

Most new hams start with an HT (handie-talkie) radio. They’re very affordable, portable, and will get you on the air quickly. No one has to think about batteries and chargers—they’re […]