By Steven Krumm (KV4AN) The Gulf Coasts of Florida and Alabama are one of my favorite places to visit. Not only does the area have great natural beauty, but the coastal lifestyle is appealing. The area also has a number of state parks, natural areas, and historic sites where you can do POTA activations. The […]
Giving Thanks…
It’s Thanksgiving here in the US, and I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for this wonderful community. QRPer.com has become such a special place because of the friendship, encouragement, and shared curiosity you all bring to it. Wherever you happen to be in the world today, I wish you a very […]
Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide 2025 Part 4: Antenna Analyzers
For today’s Ham Radio Holiday Gift Guide, OnAllBands is focusing on one of the most useful items in the amateur operator’s toolbox: the antenna analyzer. If you know a ham who’s relatively new to the hobby, it’s a gift that says, “Trust me, you’re going to really appreciate this.” For more experienced operators, now might […]
SOTA With Friends: VA3EKR’s First Summit Activation on Dogback Mountain (W4C/EM-066)
Many thanks to Scott (VA3EKR) who shares the following guest post, which was originally posted on his blog. Note that I (K4SWL) will be posting my field report for this activation in the coming days! Thanks for sharing this, Scott: November 14, 2025: Dogback Mountain, NC, (SOTA W4C/EM-066, POTA US-3378) by Scott (VA3EKR/KK7TMS) The second day of my […]
My 2025 Holiday/Black Friday Radio Shopping List — What’s on Yours?
Every year, we record a Holiday Shopping Show for the Ham Radio Workbench podcast. Most of us on the crew absolutely love that episode because it’s pure fun—just talking about gear, why we like it, and sharing little tips we’ve picked up. Without fail, I end up buying at least one thing someone else recommends. […]
Wireless History: Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose—Radio’s Unsung Hero
Born 167 years ago this November, his impact is still being felt today. Guglielmo Marconi is widely regarded as the father of the radio, with his contributions in the field leading to the development of the television and more. This work won him a shared Nobel Prize in Physics with Ferdinand Braun for their contributions […]
Final Bug-Out Month Activation: Rain, Wind, and Five Watts of Morse Code Fun!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, was a gusty, cold, rainy day. Not exactly the kind of weather that puts me in the mood for outdoor radio, but that’s what was on the menu. The day was packed with errands and projects, but I spotted a small window of time that afternoon–about one hour–that I could use […]
It’s All in the Cards! QSL Cards from DXCC Entities on the Air in December 2025
We hope you have enjoyed our QSL card posts for 2025! There are a few more to come this year before we showcase other DXCC entities planned for 2026, so stay tuned. All of us at OnAllBands truly relish highlighting this fun, challenging, and educational part of amateur radio that lets us dive into the […]
Pedestrian Mobile at Carl Sandburg: A Mini Field Report That Almost Wasn’t
by Thomas (K4SWL) Two days ago, I received this message from my friend Eric (WD8RIF): Are you planning to write up a report for your 2025-09-21 activation of Carl Sandburg NHS? I notice you’ve not done so and I have to think your set-up at a smaller POTA unit there might be fun to read […]
One day, two radios and three antennas
As always there are lots of links within the article. Click one! Click them all! Learn all the things! Sometimes a portable excursion packs a lot into a short amount of time and this is one of those times. Accordingly this article is longer than most of mine so go grab your Aeropress or kettle […]