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  • Ham Radio Tech—Why Should You Make Your Own Ham Radio Antennas?
    by Mark Haverstock, K8MSH
    For many amateur radio operators, buying an antenna is the easiest way to get on the air. Choose a model, place an order, assemble it according to the instructions, and […] The post Ham Radio Tech—Why Should You Make Your Own Ham Radio Antennas? appeared first on OnAllBands.
  • Amateur Radio Buoys—Bringing HF Position Reporting to the Open Ocean
    by Kees Van Oosbree, W0AAE
    Amateur radio encompasses a wide variety of unique pursuits. While many operators focus on standard HF propagation, satellite communications, or moonbounce, Randy, KQ6RS, pursues a distinct niche: building amateur radio […] The post Amateur Radio Buoys—Bringing HF Position Reporting to the Open Ocean appeared first on OnAllBands.
  • Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2026 Part 2–POTA Presents: Transceivers, Batteries, Books & More
    by OnAllBands
    There are legions of ham radio operators who feel Parks on the Air® (POTA) has been a true gift to the amateur radio community. If you’d like to introduce a […] The post Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2026 Part 2–POTA Presents: Transceivers, Batteries, Books & More appeared first on OnAllBands.
  • Ham Radio Youth Insights—How to Prep for Your First Multi-Op Contest
    by OnAllBands
    With the 2026 CQ World Wide DX Contest SSB completed and the CQ WW DX Contest CW coming up soon (Nov. 28-29), I thought it might be helpful to discuss […] The post Ham Radio Youth Insights—How to Prep for Your First Multi-Op Contest appeared first on OnAllBands.
  • Tales from the Shack by Bob Locher, W9KNI: Pulling Coax Cables & Control Cables Through a Plastic Pipe
    by Bob Locher, W9KNI
    Legendary DXer and popular amateur radio author Bob Locher, W9KNI, took a break from his “Tales from a Serial Sniper” series on OnAllBands to write about the travails and triumphs […] The post Tales from the Shack by Bob Locher, W9KNI: Pulling Coax Cables & Control Cables Through a Plastic Pipe appeared first on OnAllBands.

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  • EI3LH: Up Dit Creek with a Paddle!
    by Ian
    Dit Dah’ing On Up to the Waterfront. by Ian (EI3LH) It’s been a decent week for me in amateur radio terms. I had taken a few days off work to catch up on some other things on my list and had scheduled some time on air around that, weather permitting. In terms of WX, it […]
  • CFT1 Speaker Kit Upgrade’s First Field Test: My Bug-Out Month Send-Off
    by Thomas Witherspoon
    by Thomas (K4SWL) On Thursday, October 29, 2026, I woke up to a beautiful day. The leaves were at absolute peak in terms of fall color here at my QTH’s elevation. As I tell everyone, I believe we have the most beautiful driveway in all of North Carolina. Here are just a few photos I […]
  • Take Some Time to Read the Plaques (and Smell the Wild Roses)
    by Vince VE6LK
    As always, there are lots of links within the article. Click one! Click them all! Learn all the things! by Vince (VE6LK) The general physician I had from age five until I moved out west thirty-five years later once said to me, “Take some time and smell the roses, Vincent. Don’t be go-go-go all the […]
  • K5KHK: Earning My Brass Knuckles
    by Thomas Witherspoon
    by Karl (K5KHK) Have you heard of the Brass Knuckle Gang (or BKG for short)? In a nutshell: Make 2m CW contacts – and get others involved. Plain and simple. I’ve often said – only half joking – that POTA is the program that gave ham radio a new lease on life, or, to put […]
  • The Hidden Woodsmen 2026 Holiday Sale: Deals on Some of My Favorite Pouches and Packs
    by Thomas Witherspoon
    by Thomas (K4SWL) Our friends at The Hidden Woodsmen are having a sale on many of their pouches. They’re all made in the USA and are very high-quality. The sale prices are an incredible value. Click here to check out the sale. I’m a big fan of several of these pouches and packs. The Possible […]

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  • Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2645
    This week, we're looking at some practical builds and technical deep dives that should resonate with anyone pushing the boundaries of their station. We've got a clever approach to a portable 6-meter beam, something that comes up often for summer field operations, alongside a detailed examination of feed line impedance matching using common coax. For […]
  • Yaesu FTDX10 FT8/FT4/MSK144 Digital Mode Configuration Settings
    Detailed configuration guide for Yaesu FTDX10 digital modes (FT8, FT4, MSK144), covering Windows 10 audio and WSJT-X settings. – Listed in Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Yaesu FTDX10
  • Yaesu FT-DX10 Transceiver Operational Impressions and Ergonomics Review
    AA4OO reviews the Yaesu FT-DX10 HF transceiver, detailing operational impressions, ergonomics, and audio characteristics. He compares it to the Elecraft… – Listed in Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Yaesu FTDX10
  • RTTY Station Setup for Yaesu FTDX10 and N1MM Logger
    This resource details a RTTY station setup for the Yaesu FTDX10 transceiver and N1MM Logger, including configuration steps. – Listed in Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Yaesu FTDX10

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