This story is from OnAllBands Guest Contributor Mark Chouinard, K5YAC. Mark was kind enough to share his experience installing the microHAM ARCO Advanced Rotator Controller available from DX Engineering. *** Been kind of quiet here for a while and not much activity on the bands over the summer, but plenty of work in the shop […]
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Catching Up with a Friend and Logging 9,150 Miles per Watt from William B. Umstead State Park!
On Monday, October 20, 2025, I was still in the Raleigh area of North Carolina. That morning, I dropped by NC State University for a brief visit, and afterward, I had the rest of the morning free to play a little radio. I’d spent my previous few activations at Clemmons Educational State Forest (US-4853), so […]
3D Printable Mounts by KO4YLZ
Many thanks to Dave (KO4YLZ) who writes: Hey Thomas, I created some generic mounts for the KX2, TR-35, and QMX that can be 3D printed. They’re generic in the sense that I haven’t added any specific provision for how the basic mount mates up with another object/surface. I leave it up to the user to […]
Product Spotlight: DX Launcher Air-Powered Line Launchers for Ham Radio Antennas (Video)
Nothing will spoil a day of activating a park like snafus when hanging your dipole, end-fed, or other wire antennas. Whether you’re into Parks on the Air® (POTA) or need a sure-fire solution to string your permanent backyard wire antennas, there’s a powerful tool that gets the job done faster and without hassle so you […]
DX Files: Amateur Radio Halloween Edition
You’re in for a treat! We promise it’ll be bigger than “fun size.” (No candy corn here—only premium paranormal content.) Skip Longpath, custodian of the archives (and part-time exorcist of static), has hand-picked several of the DX Files for your enjoyment—ones usually not available to the public. For security reasons, they’re stored in the bottom […]
M1GEO and M0WUT Activate All G/TW Summits in a Stormy Weekend Adventure
Please note that the following field report was originally published on the SOTA Reflector: by George (M1GEO) On the weekend of September 13 and 14, 2025, Dan M0WUT and I took an impromptu trip to activate all of the G/TW summits as part of my casual quest to complete England. I managed to talk Dan […]
A Compact, Made-in-USA Everyday Carry: The Blue Ridge Overland Gear Transit Bag
by Thomas (K4SWL) As many of you know, I’m a certified pack geek. I love exploring different packs, pouches, and bags–whether for organizing radio gear in the field or everyday carry. I’m always on the lookout for high-quality designs that fit my needs and might work well for other operators too. Back in September, I […]
15 New Products at DX Engineering for October 2025—From a Mast Trailer Hitch Mount to Satellite Operating Reference Book
Also check out more FlexRadio accessories and DIEX antenna models! Like OnAllBands did in September with our feature on 14 new products, we’re highlighting hot amateur radio items in October that have been added this year to DX Engineering’s lineup of 3o,ooo-plus offerings. We’ve provided a brief look at some of their features and benefits […]
Product Spotlight: Rocket Machine Worx CableRing and Window Wing Coax Feedthrough Mounting Kit (Videos)
Rocket Machine Worx is a small company with big ideas about how to make amateur radio stations more organized and efficient. Operated by husband-and-wife Navy veterans and Extra class licensees Jason Welsh, KC2CIX, and Lisa Welsh, KI6HHY, Rocket Machine Worx is committed to designing and machining precision products that any ham would be proud to […]
Steve’s New Portable Vertical Antenna System
by Steve (VA3FLF/NC4SR) Vertical antennas are now extremely popular for portable operations. The market has exploded with assorted brands and variations of antenna models. There are diverse types of radials, whips, ground planes, resonators, and configurations. I would not even begin to convince someone which model is better than any other. This comes down to […]