We’ve still got a few months until the much-anticipated February 2026 3Y0K Bouvet Island DXpedition, but in the meantime, there’s plenty to be excited about in the endlessly fascinating world of DXing. Here are just a few of the November activations to put on your calendar, along with QSL cards from the seasoned operators at […]
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KI5OEB: Putting the IC-705—and Two Antennas—to Work at Salt Plains State Park
by James (KI5OEB) Today I went to my favorite park bench again! The activation had a little prep and desired tests included: the Just Okay Mini antenna and then a transition to a Coffee and Ham Radio Artemis EFHW made for 40m–10m to see the relative difference. As per usual for me, this activation wasn’t […]
Why Every Activator Should Have a Low-Impact Field Radio Option
As I’ve spent more time in the field over the years, like most of us, I’ve developed favorite spots: those familiar parks (POTA/WWFF) and sometimes summits (SOTA) that have become my home bases in the field. I know the staff, I support the sites, and I know exactly where to set up my gear without […]
NM3A’s QMX Backpack Go Kit
Many thanks to Dan (NM3A) who shares the following article about his portable field radio kit which will be featured on our Field Kit Gallery page. If you would like to share your field kit with the QRPer community, read this post. Dan writes: QMX Backpack Go Kit by Dan (NM3A) This is my most-used Field Go Kit. […]
Finding My POTA Bug Fist: A Field Test of the WB9CYY Bug Emulator at Clemmons ESF!
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, I was in Raleigh, North Carolina, spending the rest of the week with my wife and daughters during my daughter’s fall break from university. Even though I’ve lived in North Carolina all my life, I’ve never actually spent much time in the Raleigh area–just a few days here and there […]
New Product Spotlight: DX Engineering DualDuck Portable HT/Mobile VHF/UHF Antenna Mount
Don’t be confused—today’s featured product on OnAllBands has nothing to do with Donald and Daffy, two ducks who are, indeed, “toons,” but likely know little about “tuning.” In fact, an antenna in the hands of Donald would be about as useful as, say, a pair of pants. What is useful to portable enthusiasts is DX […]
Choosing a Ham Radio HF Antenna—DX Commander Signature 18 Nebula Part 2, Installation Day
Troy, AC80W, chronicled his installation of the DX Commander Signature 18 Nebula eXtreme HF Multiband Vertical Antenna. Find part 1 of this series here: “Making the Selection and Prepping for Installation” So, the date had been set, the supplies assembled and, most importantly, the installation team recruited. It was now time to get the DX […]
VE3MKX’s $5 Flea Market Find: A Camera Case IC-705 POTA Field Kit
Many thanks to Mike (VE3MKX) who shares the following article about his portable field radio kit which will be featured on our Field Kit Gallery page. If you would like to share your field kit with the QRPer community, read this post. Mike writes: My $5 flea market find POTA Camera case! by Mike (VE3MKX) Hi Everyone, […]
Youth Ham Radio Insights: Volunteer Opportunities for Young Operators
The question of how we should refer to amateur radio is an eternal debate. Is it a hobby? A lifestyle, perhaps? A community? A public service? Really, the best answer is “all of them.” Amateur radio is what you want it to be—it’s what you make of it for yourself. But for purposes of this […]
KD9ZAB’s First POTA Activation with the Elecraft KX2 (Fort de Chartres, Illinois)
Many thanks to Adam (KD9ZAB) for sharing the following field report, originally posted on our discussion board, QRPer.net. First POTA Activation with the Elecraft KX2 — Fort de Chartres, Illinois by Adam (KD9ZAB) ON Tuesday, October 14, 2025, I finally checked a big one off the list — my first Parks on the Air (POTA) […]