Post Tagged with: "Contesting"

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HAM Radio 101

Ham Radio Contesting 101: Top Ten “Rookie” Mistakes, Plus Bonus—Because This List Goes to 11

A while back while operating a contest, I realized that I was hearing certain types of mistakes made over and over throughout the contest. I thought that it might be […]

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HAM Radio 101

Youth Ham Radio Insights: How Young Operators Can Get Involved in Contesting Season

The most wonderful time of the year for many hams is right around the corner—Contesting Season! It’s a great time for young operators who may be interested in trying out […]

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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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Events

Young Ops, Big Signals—Previewing the PJ2T Youth Contest Operation of October 2025

Most hams understand the need to support and encourage the younger generation’s involvement in amateur radio. Today I want to highlight one group, one station, and one team in particular […]

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HAM Radio 101

Ham Radio Contesting 101: Staying QRV

It’s important to maintain your station—and yourself—for effective contesting. Editor’s Note: OnAllBands is pleased to post a series of articles written by accomplished amateur radio contester and DX Engineering customer/technical support […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

From Contest Station to Coral Reefs: A Youth Perspective on Contesting and a First DXpedition to the South Pacific

Over six years ago a group of young operators (average age of 16) gathered at superstation K3LR for 48 hours of extreme caffeine levels and high adrenaline otherwise known as […]

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HAM Radio 101

Contesting 101: Multitasking and SO2R—a Look at the Challenges, the Latest Gear, and 2BSIQ

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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Events

Guide to September 2025 Ham Radio Contests—Football Edition

OnAllBands has had some fun over the years drawing parallels between radiosport and other competitive pursuits, including baseball and basketball. With Gridiron Season upon us, we thought it was a […]

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HAM Radio 101

Contesting 101: The Contesting Community

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 […]