Field Day Safety Checklist: 10 Safety Tips for Successful Field Day
While Field Day offers lots of opportunities for fun, there are many hazards as well. It’s why the ARRL encourages clubs to appoint a safety officer and assistants who are […]
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Field Day
Five Tips for a Successful Field Day
ARRL Field Day 2023 (June 24-25) is rapidly approaching. Are you ready? Here are a few friendly reminders to help make this year’s event the most successful ever. Be Prepared […]
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, […]
Technical Articles
How to Put up a Field Day Tower Safely
Field Day (June 22and 23, 2019) is almost here and the planning is underway — for radios, tents, food, antennas—and how to keep them up! You may be lucky and […]
Products & Product Reviews
Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2025 Part 7: A Dozen Great Gift Ideas and a Holiday Song Parody
As we did last year, OnAllBands is presenting a dozen-plus ham radio holiday gift ideas sung to the tune of “The 12 Days of Christmas.” The version of this ubiquitous […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Operating Accommodations for Seniors Part 2: Retirement Communities
We aren’t getting any younger—according to the ARRL, the average age of ham members is 68. It’s likely many of us are retired and will eventually consider downsizing. This might […]
Amateur Radio News
Act Now! Tell Your Lawmakers to Support the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act
The federal legislation prevents HOAs from enacting restrictive antenna rules. Use the link in the article to send your letters of support. It’s quick, easy, and will make a difference. […]
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 […]
Technical Articles
DX Engineering Helps Make Portable Operating Fun and Simple
I remember when there were only a few events each year that really allowed hams to go into the field and operate. ARRL Field Day, Winter Field Day, and NVIS […]
Videos
An Important Reminder to All Hams: Please Be Safe Out There During POTA Activations (Video)
One of the stark realities of being an amateur radio operator is that our beloved hobby can be dangerous. While we’re enjoying our time at our home stations and portable […]
