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Videos

DX Engineering Sponsors October 2025 Youth-Focused PJ6Y Saba Island DXpedition (Videos)

Support the future of amateur radio and snag two never-before-activated POTA locations! DX Engineering provides critical equipment for the Saba Island activation. In partnership with Youth on the Air (YOTA), […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from Burundi—on the Air in November 2025!

DX Engineering sponsors November 2025 Burundi DXpedition Whether you’re a Big Gun or Little Pistol, here’s a great opportunity for DX chasers to record an ATNO or fill bands with […]

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HAM Radio 101

Ham Radio 101: Band Aid—How Do I Choose Which HF Band to Use?

Choosing the right ham radio band is a decision we all make when we fire up our transceivers. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced operator, you want to […]

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Amateur Radio News

Make Your Reservation Today for the Icom IC-7300MK2 & ID-5200

It’s a great time to be an Icom fan…or any operator looking for a smart way to boost your on-air capabilities. If that describes you, here’s an excellent opportunity to […]

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Events

Get on the Air to Support Young Amateur Radio Operators in the Biannual ARRL School Club Roundup This October (& February Too!)

A big event for young amateur radio operators is coming up in a few weeks: the bi-yearly ARRL School Club Roundup (SCR). Every February and October, this weeklong operating event […]

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Events

Guide to October 2025 Ham Radio Contests—Taters and Tuners Edition

While contesters the world over await the SSB portion of the CQ Worldwide DX Contest at the end of the month, OnAllBands has chosen October to celebrate the special event […]

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HAM Radio 101

Contesting 101: The Computer & Your Contest Station

Editor’s Note: OnAllBands is pleased to post a series of articles written by accomplished amateur radio contester and DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist Kirk Pickering, K4RO. The articles, originally published in the […]

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Technical Articles

Ham Radio Insights: Where Did All the Signals Go?

If you’ve spun the dial on your HF transceiver lately and found nothing but static, you’re not alone. For many operators, the once-bustling shortwave spectrum sounds more like the emptiness […]

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Events

Bouvet Island 3Y0K February 2026 DXpedition Update

Bouvet Island 3Y0K February 2026 DXpedition Update Penguins, seals, ham radio operators, and DX Engineering equipment—from radial plates to RX loop antennas—to converge on this rarely visited Norwegian dependency. Don’t […]

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Events

Youth Ham Radio Insights: The 2025 Huntsville Hamfest Offers Something for All Ages

One of the end-of-summer highlights for my family is the Huntsville Hamfest. Held every August in Huntsville, Alabama, it is one of the best of the larger hamfests for families […]