Get the Contesting Edge: Register Now for Contest University, May 19, 2022 in Dayton
Any ham who has been fortunate enough to attend Contest University will pretty much tell you the same story—this is an event not to be missed if you want to […]
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A Guide to April 2022 Ham Radio Contests
April Fool’s Day is over, but to quote an icon of the A-Team, “We pity the fool” who doesn’t take advantage of contesting this month. Be sure to bring your […]
FT8 / Technical Articles
FT8: Low Signal or Low Power?
It is always interesting to speak on controversial topics, and FT8 sure has had its fair share of controversy. There is one complaint in particular that keeps reappearing: How much […]
Events / Photo Galleries
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from the Aland Islands
Editor’s Note: Every month, DX Engineering features QSL cards from our team members’ personal collections. To highlight upcoming DXpeditions, we’ll be displaying a few of our favorite cards along with details […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Part 13: How to Build Antennas from a Blind Ham’s Perspective (and if You’re Not Blind, You’ll Learn Something, Too!)
How to Build a Dipole/Inverted-V Combo Antenna Editor’s Note: Over the next several months, OnAllBands will be featuring a series of articles from Harry “Trippy” Brown, AC8S, longtime amateur operator […]
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, […]
EMCOMM
EMCOMM: What is the ARES Task Book?
According to the ARRL… The Task Book is a working document that enables those ARES® communicators electing to participate in the ARRL training plan to track and document their training […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: Ham Radio Mugs, Polo Shirts, and Hats
Some of the most popular pages in the annual DX Engineering Amateur Radio Products Catalog are filled with clothing and collectibles—the kinds of things that give amateurs a chance to […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio 101: Six Meter Magic
Try, try, try to understand, it’s a magic band. (Apologies to the rock band Heart–too bad they didn’t know about 6 meters.) “The Magic Band” is a phrase used to […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Part 12: How to Build Antennas from a Blind Ham’s Perspective (and if You’re Not Blind, You’ll Learn Something, Too!)
Editor’s Note: Over the next several months, OnAllBands will be featuring a series of articles from Harry “Trippy” Brown, AC8S, longtime amateur operator and antenna builder/tester who’s never let his […]
