Video Spotlight: DXE-UE-2P Utility Enclosure
One of DX Engineering’s most popular and versatile products, the DXE-UE-2P Utility Enclosure Kit is used by hams around the world in a wide range of configurations for the outdoor […]
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August 2023 Guide to Ham Radio Contests
The Dog Days of Summer still have some serious bite when it comes to ham radio contests. August offers up a great mix of events for just about everyone, including […]
HAM Radio 101
How I Became a Ham
Last year, my husband decided to get into the amateur radio world. He was an electronics technician in the Navy for more than ten years, and he has a master’s […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: DX Engineering Multi-Band Off Center Fed Dipole Antenna Kit
At OnAllBands, we focus a great deal of our attention on antennas. It’s part of a philosophy that’s echoed by hams the world over: Put all your eggs into a […]
HAM Radio 101
Rag Chewing: A Lost Art
How long are your QSOs? If you’re a contester, they’re likely done in seconds. Operating FT8, your semi-automated QSOs exchange call signs, locations, and signal reports—all in about 90 seconds. […]
HAM Radio 101
Amateur Radio Newsletters—Practical Advice on Putting One Together for Your Club
Your club newsletter is the introduction of your club to prospective members. Many hams (new and old) will visit a club website to see what the club is like or […]
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It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Luxembourg
Luxembourg Special Event From July 1 to the end of the year, 12 operators in Luxembourg will be using the special LX90RTL call sign to commemorate 90 years of Radio […]
Products & Product Reviews
Product Spotlight: A Range of Devices that Can Help You Win the Fight Against QRM
In an earlier July post, we talked about the rise of DQRM—deliberate human-generated noise often employed by bad actors during rare activations. While there are many opinions on this problem, […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Icom ID-50A Digital Dual-Band Handheld Transceiver
In the next few months, OnAllBands will be featuring news from some of our favorite vendors at Dayton Hamvention 2023. Today we’re spotlighting Icom, which had its new ID-50A VHF/UHF […]
Technical Articles
Tips on How to Make Your Next Hamfest a Prime Day for Buying or Selling
After parking and waiting in line, you finally make it inside the gates. You drop off your ticket for the prize drawings, and you’re ready to bargain. No two hamfests […]
