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Contest university session at Dayton Hamvention 2023
Events

Contest University 2023 Wrap-Up and Resources (Video and Presentation Links)

This year’s Contest University, held May 18 in Dayton, Ohio, was another big success, as hams from far and wide gathered to get the latest information on upgrading their stations […]

Yaesu HT Tail handie talkie demonstration
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Does Your HT Have Low-T? How to Improve Your Handheld Radio’s Performance

It’s time for the weekly club net and you’re ready to check in on the local repeater. With HT in hand, you confidently press the PTT button. “This is KE8ABC, […]

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Events / Field Day

ARRL Field Day–How to Earn Bonus Points

In previous articles we’ve discussed the point of the exercise as well as the basic rules. This post is about my favorite topic…Bonus Points! I belong to an amateur radio […]

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Get the Contesting Edge: Register for Contest University, May 18, 2023 in Dayton

There’s still time to sign up for the 2023 edition of Contest University, where hams gather annually in Dayton, Ohio, to absorb expert advice from a diverse range of hams, […]

portable solar panels
Products & Product Reviews

New Vendor Spotlight: Bioenno Power Batteries and Solar Products

In the days ahead OnAllBands will be highlighting new vendors that are featured in the upcoming DX Engineering 2023 Amateur Radio Products Catalog—coming soon. We’ve already spotlighted a few including […]

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Events

Casting a Wider Net: Park and Summit Activations Might be More Accessible Than You Realize

I receive a lot of messages from my readers/subscribers noting that they would love to do POTA or SOTA activations, but either 1) park entities are too far away/inaccessible, or […]

sangean emergency weather radio with solar panel
Products & Product Reviews

Severe Weather Preparedness Month (Part 1): Gear to Protect Your Family

Being prepared is something ham radio operators understand well. After all, many longtime amateur radio folks first learned the magic of Hertzian waves through Scouting, where the longtime motto “Be […]

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Technical Articles

Ham Radio 101: Soldering Tips

Learning how to solder using proper techniques is a fundamental skill every ham should master. Whether you’re attaching connectors to a coaxial cable or constructing a balun, knowing how to […]

Kiska Island K7K DXpedition team holding flags
Events

Kiska Island and the K7K DXpedition from the Edge of Alaska

Written by: By Adrian KO8SCA, Hal W8HC and Yuri N3QQ Motto: “Trust your heart if the seas catch fire, live by love though the stars walk backward.” E.E. Cummings At […]

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HAM Radio 101

Public Service Events: Ham Radio at the Southern Ohio Forest Rally

The Southern Ohio Forest Rally (SOFR) races on roads that cut through the forests of Vinton, Ross, and Hocking counties. The 2022 race featured 95 rally car entries enjoying lots […]