Search Results for: antenna safety

NANUK First Aid Kit
Products & Product Reviews

New Product Spotlight: First Aid Logo, New Colors, and New Sizes of NANUK Equipment Cases

While we all recognize the usefulness and fun of ham radio, we also know that it comes with its share of dangers. Any pursuit that deals with electricity, sharp tools, […]

How to erect a vertical antenna illustration
Technical Articles

How to Put up a Field Day Tower Safely

Field Day (June 22and 23, 2019) is almost here and the planning is underway — for radios, tents, food, antennas—and how to keep them up!  You may be lucky and […]

rear view of a portable ham radio station on a tabletop
Technical Articles / Uncategorized

Ham Radio Tech: RF Management–In the Field

This is the first of a two-part article about RF when you are operating “in the field,” meaning away from a fixed station. For example, when you are operating a […]

Product Reviews

New Product Spotlight: Carlson Communications Roof Towers (Video)

If you’re looking for a practical solution to overcome limited space or HOA restrictions, Carlson Communications offers four sturdy aluminum roof tower options that provide a range of choices for […]

dx engineering radial plate with radial wire installed
Antenna Tech

Ham Radio Tech: RF Ground—The Un-Ground

When it comes to ham radio, there are grounds…and then there are grounds. Here are three types we typically find with radio systems: Safety grounds protect you from a shock […]

close up of a swr rf gauge meter
Technical Articles

Get up to Speed on Amateur Radio RF Exposure Rules

Did you know that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) now requires all amateur radio stations in the U.S. and possessions to be evaluated for RF exposure? It’s been a little […]

two half hitches knot tied around table leg
Technical Articles

Ham Radio Tech: Knots & Slings

Antenna and tower work are never far from our minds as hams. Most amateur loads are considered light by professional installers, but they can be heavy enough to cause injuries […]

dxe-viz26-g150_cj_xl DX Engineering High Visibility Antenna Wire
Product Reviews

Field Day Gear Series Part 5: Tool Kits, Foot Switches, Headsets, Portable Masts & More

With ARRL Field Day 2024 rapidly approaching, OnAllBands will be looking at a few more items to consider loading in the trunk before heading out to your operating location on […]

Amateur Radio News / Events

Professors and Topics Announced for 2024 Contest University. Register Today!

Do you remember the excitement of poring over class selections at the beginning of each semester at college? The learning opportunities seemed endless! I’d be willing to bet that you […]

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 […]