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- by Mark Haverstock, K8MSHWhether you’re a brand-new Technician or a grizzled Extra with soldering-iron battle scars, every ham eventually utters the same phrases. Some are hopeful. Some are delusional. All are universally understood. […] The post 25 Things Every Ham Radio Operator Says at Least Once appeared first on OnAllBands.
- by Wayne KE8JFWGreetings, lovers of amateur radio! February’s OnAllBands contesting guide features a few of our favorite on-air competitions for the month along with something extra: amateur radio gift ideas for Valentine’s […] The post Guide to February 2026 Ham Radio Contests—Valentine’s Day Gifts & Fractured Poetry Edition appeared first on OnAllBands.
- by Kirk Pickering K4ROA thread on the CQ-Contest reflector discussed the use of databases to “suggest” call signs or exchange elements during a contest. Most contesting software provides one or more functions which […] The post Ham Radio Contesting 101: Using Call Sign & Exchange Databases appeared first on OnAllBands.
- by OnAllBandsIntroducing Shadow Circuits Utility Gear & Pouches…and many more station-enhancing products! *** OnAllBands is pleased to once again present a bevy of amateur radio products that have been added to […] The post 10 New Products at DX Engineering for February 2026 appeared first on OnAllBands.
- by Katie Campbell, KE8LQRMany young people seem to be under the impression that amateur radio is in some way a replacement for a cell phone, or at least that’s how they believe amateur […] The post Ham Radio Youth Insights: Using Your Cell Phone in Amateur Radio appeared first on OnAllBands.
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- by Thomas Witherspoonby Mark (KB2PIZ) Every year, when I go to Houston for a conference, I manage to squeeze in an amazing eyeball QSO with Mark Tyler (K5GQ). Mark is my CWOPS Instructor and mentor, instrumental in bringing my CW skills up to speed. We had originally planned to meet on Sunday, but a major blizzard was […]
- by Thomas Witherspoonby Thomas (K4SWL) On Wednesday morning, January 14, I decided to squeeze in another Parks on the Air activation while spending a few days in the Raleigh area of North Carolina. This time, I set my sights on Clemmons Educational State Forest (US-4853), which is about a 25-minute drive from where we usually stay when […]
- by Thomas WitherspoonMy friend Alan (W2AEW) has just posted a video of his new Elecraft KX2 field kit built into a Hidden Woodsmen Haversack M55: Click here to view on YouTube. I love your field kit, Alan! I especially appreciate the number of antenna options you’ve managed to pack into what is still a very compact setup. It’s […]
- by Thomas Witherspoonby Matt (W7MDN) The Perfect Combination When my work schedule allows, I try to marry up trail running with a SOTA activation, which adds to the adventure aspect of Summits on the Air. I’ve been tweaking my ultralight SOTA kit recently, with the goal of reducing weight and space to just the essentials needed for […]
- by Thomas Witherspoonby Thomas (K4SWL) On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, I was in Raleigh, North Carolina for the week, trying to fit in as many Parks on the Air activations as possible while my wife and I ran errands and worked through a handful of projects around town. That afternoon, we found ourselves in North Raleigh, and […]
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