Ham Radio 101: What on Earth is Moonbounce?
Editor’s note: This post is part of an ongoing series of short Ham Radio 101 articles from OnAllBands addressing the basics of amateur radio as a service to aspiring and […]
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Dennis Motschenbacher, K7BV, Becomes a Silent Key
After a lifetime of operating adventures and devotion to promoting amateur radio, Dennis Motschenbacher, K7BV, became a silent key on January 9, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He […]
Antenna Tech
Ham Radio Tech: J-Pole Antennas—More than You Probably Wanted to Know
Copper Cactus. Steampunk Stick. Slim Jim. Whatever you call it, the J-pole antenna is a reliable alternative to verticals and ground planes for VHF/UHF communication. Due to their simple construction, […]
Amateur Radio News
DX Engineering Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Amateur Radio Community
When Summit Racing Equipment acquired Oregon-based DX Engineering back in 2000, it would have been difficult for anyone to predict just how much the amateur radio company would grow in […]
Events
Get Ready for the 2025 TX7N Marquesas Islands DXpedition!
Gear Provided by DX Engineering to Play Important Role One of the first major activations of 2025 is almost here! The 14-operator TX7N Marquesas Islands DXpedition from Hiva Oa is […]
Events
Guide to January 2025 Ham Radio Contests, Starring Solar Cycle 25
OnAllBands is excited to kick off 2025 with our first contest guide of the new year. This promises to be another fruitful trip around the sun for amateur operators thanks […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from DXCC Entities on the Air in January 2025
OnAllBands is kicking off our QSL card posts for 2025 with a mix of DXpeditions from around the globe. Consider this a little inspiration to expand your horizons and DXing […]
HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio 101: What Are the RIT-XIT Functions Used for on Your Transceiver?
As a newly licensed ham, you probably got started in amateur radio with VHF and UHF phone operation. A simple click gave you access to FM simplex channels and repeaters […]
Events
The Prayer that Helped Win World War II and the Ham Who Wrote It
Special Operating Event Jan. 2-4, 2025 Honors Father George Metcalf, W0JH (SK) Depending on where you are in the world, cold and snowy weather conditions may have made their way […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: KiwiSDR Independent SDR Network Receiver
With 2024 winding down, OnAllBands is putting the pedal to the metal (another not-so-subtle reminder that Summit Racing Equipment is DX Engineering’s parent company) to highlight the many new products […]
