Author: KK7XU

Find out how you can be a part of the research. Ham radio has been a powerful tool in the field of science. Data gathered from amateur radio activity was recently used to study the ionosphere during solar eclipses in 2023 and 2024 to see how they impacted radio signals. Now, HamSCI (Ham Radio Science […]

One of my favorite things about our hobby is that there are so many rabbit holes you can run down. Whatever your interests are, there is a niche in amateur radio to “scratch that itch.” I can often be heard saying to my club, “If you can’t find your rabbit hole in this hobby, you […]

I recently received this great question from reader Steven (K1KTF): First of all, love your videos since you’re the one who convinced me to get the KH1, which I thoroughly enjoy. I was wondering if you could recommend a portable, end-fed long wire and counterpoise for QRP that I can toss into my go-to bag. […]

Contesting Season will be here before you know it. In the meantime, August provides plenty of opportunities to hone your operating skills for the biggest events on the amateur radio calendar. The end of summer also provides a nice window of opportunity to make sure your station is in top shape for when the weather […]

Our friend Bryan Reed (AD8HK) recently wrote: “I have begun to sell both the 9:1 and 4:1 antennas on eBay.” Since I started using Bryan’s antennas in the field, many readers have asked where they could get one. Up until now, they were just a homebrew project Bryan made for himself and a few friends—but […]

Plus, news of the DX Engineering-sponsored activation of North Cook Islands in October DXers rejoice! August offers a wide range of activations to polish up your DXing skills (and get ready for Contest Season) by reaching out to DXCC entities from around the globe. OnAllBands is pleased to present a couple of August DXpeditions along […]

You might recall that on the morning of Wednesday, June 25, 2025, I fit in a brilliant little POTA activation with the CFT1 at Cap Tourmente. I performed that activation early in the morning knowing we had a full day planned in Québec City, and I hoped to squeeze in one more activation at a […]

by Dan (NM3A) Life gives you presents! Our latest arrivals were twin granddaughters, who arrived in Los Angeles, CA, in mid-August 2024. So, of course, we had to go see them. In addition, mom and pop needed some help with them. So both sets of grandparents tag-teamed to help out. Our turn was second, so […]

Every June, we’re reminded of how much Parks On The Air® (POTA) and ARRL Field Day have in common. If you’ve participated in Field Day, chances are you’ve applied skills and techniques learned through POTA activations—often without even realizing it. ARRL Field Day, a long-standing tradition dating back to the 1930s, highlights the emergency communication […]

Check out this fun, simple, and useful hands-on project, plus see more new products available at DX Engineering—an antenna sketchbook from Salty Walt and an easy-to-use end-fed half-wave portable antenna from Spooltenna Parks. DX Engineering Low Power Portable Dipole and Winder Kits supply the parts for a fun DIY build of a lightweight resonant HF […]