Effortless Activations: My Minimalist Approach to POTA
If POTA (Parks on the Air®) or SOTA (Summits on the Air) is something you’ve been curious about, I would like to show you how simple it is to successfully […]
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Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Icom IC-R15 Wideband Handheld Receiver
OnAllBands is featuring new products every month leading up to the May release of the DX Engineering 2025 Amateur Radio Products Catalog. The 25th anniversary edition of the “Sears & […]
Products & Product Reviews
Product Spotlight: More DX Engineering RG-8X High-Visibility Cable Options
Plus, a Look at Some Branded DX Engineering Legacy Products As OnAllBands celebrates DX Engineering’s 25th anniversary throughout 2025, we’ll be highlighting the long list of innovative products designed and […]
Antenna Tech
Resonant and Non-Resonant Amateur Radio Antennas–Which is Better?
When it comes to ham radio, choosing the right antenna is one of the most important decisions an operator will make. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of varieties: Yagis, […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
DX Engineering 25th Anniversary: A Look Back at the Early Years—DX Engineering Antenna Hardware
In celebration of DX Engineering’s 25th anniversary this year, OnAllBands will be taking an expansive look at how DX Engineering grew from a company carrying a small but highly regarded […]
Events
It’s All in the Cards! VU4AX DXpedition to South Andaman Island Coming Soon
The excitement is building for the VU4AX DXpedition to South Andaman Island scheduled for March 10-20, 2025. This 12-operator HF (160-10M, including WARC bands and some CW/FT4-FT8 on 60M) activation […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: “The CW Way of Life” Reference Book
Want to learn Morse code and enjoy the thrill of CW operating? Here’s more than a little help from an operator who knows his way around a straight key and […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
Celebrate President’s Day with the Hams Who Served Them
Make a QSO with the White House Communications Agency Amateur Radio Club’s Special Event Station, WØH, Feb. 16-18 2025. Hams with a knack for history know that President’s Day (which […]
HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio 101: The Amateur Radio General Class License—Is It for You?
A General class amateur radio license is the middle level of three amateur radio operator licenses in the United States. It gives you access to most amateur radio bands and […]
Events
Registration Open for Contest University 2025 Dayton. Sign Up Today to Reserve Your Spot!
Okay, it’s freezing at DX Engineering headquarters near Akron, Ohio. If it’s equally frigid at your QTH, here is some hot news that will get you psyched for sunnier days […]
