Types of Feed Line Chokes
A feed line RF choke creates a high impedance in the path of RF common-mode current on the outside surface of a coaxial cable shield. The choke doesn’t affect currents […]
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Celebrate International Women’s Day by Participating in the YL POTA Party
Watch out “Old Man” hams! The Young Ladies Radio League, Inc. (YLRL) is celebrating its 85th year as the premier amateur radio organization run by and for the advancement and promotion […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Installing Your Ham Radio Mobile Antenna on a Vehicle
In this installment of Ham Mobile Install, we will be discussing ways to set up an antenna for mobile operations. Remember, the goal here is to get on the air […]
Events
Guide to March 2024 Ham Radio Contests
As the weather warms up a bit and March Madness takes hold, we turn our attention to a bevy of contesting opportunities in the days ahead. March features contests for […]
Events
It’s All in the Cards!QSL Cards from Cambodia
Cambodia QRV in March It’s a great time to be a DX chaser! There are opportunities all over the globe to record All Time New Ones or fill bands as […]
Amateur Radio News
Ham Radio & Audio Pioneer Dr. Bob Heil, K9EID, Becomes a Silent Key
Dr. Bob Heil, K9EID, one of amateur radio’s greatest champions and a dear friend to DX Engineering, passed away February 28, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was […]
Antennas and Tuners
Ham Radio Tech: Simple Low-Band Receiving Antennas
The receiving antennas covered in this article are small enough to fit on residential lots or to use with a portable station. They are not transmitting antennas! Most are relatively […]
Manufacturer Showcases / Products & Product Reviews
New Product/Manufacturer Spotlight: Rotatable Dipoles from DIEX Antennas
OnAllBands is excited to feature new products that will be highlighted in the upcoming 2024 DX Engineering Amateur Radio Products Catalog. There are still a few months to go before […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Tech: EchoLink & Broadcastify
So where else can radio be handy? In what ways has technology helped us expand our love for radio? There are quite a few ways amateur radio can be mixed […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Tech 101: What Causes Galling & How Can You Prevent It?
You are just wrapping up the installation of your new antenna on your tower. You slip a bolt through the clamp and begin to tighten the nut when, suddenly, the […]
