Ham Radio Tips: Keep Your Feet on the Ground and Your Station on the Air
Having entered my seventh decade, I know I can’t do all the stuff I used to do when I was in my 30s. Climbing trees, towers, and extension ladders or […]
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Contest University 2023 Wrap-Up and Resources (Video and Presentation Links)
This year’s Contest University, held May 18 in Dayton, Ohio, was another big success, as hams from far and wide gathered to get the latest information on upgrading their stations […]
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Does Your HT Have Low-T? How to Improve Your Handheld Radio’s Performance
It’s time for the weekly club net and you’re ready to check in on the local repeater. With HT in hand, you confidently press the PTT button. “This is KE8ABC, […]
Events / Field Day
ARRL Field Day–How to Earn Bonus Points
In previous articles we’ve discussed the point of the exercise as well as the basic rules. This post is about my favorite topic…Bonus Points! I belong to an amateur radio […]
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Get the Contesting Edge: Register for Contest University, May 18, 2023 in Dayton
There’s still time to sign up for the 2023 edition of Contest University, where hams gather annually in Dayton, Ohio, to absorb expert advice from a diverse range of hams, […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Vendor Spotlight: Bioenno Power Batteries and Solar Products
In the days ahead OnAllBands will be highlighting new vendors that are featured in the upcoming DX Engineering 2023 Amateur Radio Products Catalog—coming soon. We’ve already spotlighted a few including […]
Events
Casting a Wider Net: Park and Summit Activations Might be More Accessible Than You Realize
I receive a lot of messages from my readers/subscribers noting that they would love to do POTA or SOTA activations, but either 1) park entities are too far away/inaccessible, or […]
Products & Product Reviews
Severe Weather Preparedness Month (Part 1): Gear to Protect Your Family
Being prepared is something ham radio operators understand well. After all, many longtime amateur radio folks first learned the magic of Hertzian waves through Scouting, where the longtime motto “Be […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio 101: Soldering Tips
Learning how to solder using proper techniques is a fundamental skill every ham should master. Whether you’re attaching connectors to a coaxial cable or constructing a balun, knowing how to […]
Events
Kiska Island and the K7K DXpedition from the Edge of Alaska
Written by: By Adrian KO8SCA, Hal W8HC and Yuri N3QQ Motto: “Trust your heart if the seas catch fire, live by love though the stars walk backward.” E.E. Cummings At […]
