Many thanks to Cameron (KO6BYB), for sharing 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. Elecraft KX2 Field Kit by Cameron (KO6BYB) I wanted to share a tiny KX2 […]
Ham Radio 101: Reasons Why It’s a Smart Idea to Save Your Original Manufacturer’s Shipping Box
DX Engineering is always looking for ways to make your purchasing experience with us exceptional, from your initial contact on the web or with one of our experienced reps to fast delivery to your door. Today, we’re offering a friendly piece of advice that could save you some headaches down the road. After you receive […]
Ham Radio Manufacturer Spotlight: Firestik Antenna Company
DX Engineering is going all-in on its commitment to being the go-to source for mobile radio equipment. You’ll be able to see this firsthand if you’re heading to the 2025 Dayton Hamvention®, May 16-18. The DX Engineering booth will feature the Roamin’ Gladiator project vehicle—a joint effort between Summit Racing Equipment and DX Engineering to […]
From the Badlands to Mesa Verde: QRP Across America’s National Parks
Activating on the Road: National Parks by Brian (K3ES) This article continues my series from our 2024 road trip across the United States (Six Weeks and 7300 Miles: Activating on the Road). I hope to wrap up the series with one last article soon. In this report, I will cover the six National Parks (NPs) […]
The POTA Babe Checks In
By Teri KO4WFP Glenn W4YES and I headed to Camden, SC the first week of April for some much needed rest and relaxation. Usually when I travel, I schedule a POTA activation or two. However, this trip I decided to try something new – getting on the air QRP at our Airbnb. Camden is the […]
First Field Outing with My New-to-Me Elecraft K1!
In the chaos of the past two months, I managed to post a few field reports out of chronological order. I’m probably the only one who notices—these aren’t sequential stories, after all—but since I was there for each activation, it feels odd when the timeline’s off. Case in point: you might recall this recent post where […]
Amateur Radio Contesting 101
Editor’s note: OnAllBands is pleased to post a series of articles written by accomplished amateur radio contester and DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist Kirk Pickering, K4RO. The articles, originally published in the National Contest Journal and updated with current information, offer valuable insights for both contesters new and old. We look forward to your feedback. […]
New Product Spotlight: DX Engineering Small Utility Enclosure Kit
OnAllBands will be featuring a bevy of new DX Engineering branded products that will be making their debut in the upcoming 25th Anniversary Edition of the DX Engineering Amateur Radio Products Catalog, which will be available in May 2025. These are all products designed, tested, and produced by the company’s own team—active hams who discover […]
Is Amateur Radio Still Relevant to Young People?
From the perspective of a young person who doesn’t have their amateur radio license yet, the hobby may seem quite obsolete. One confused look at the swap section of a hamfest, a glimpse of a boat anchor in an Elmer’s basement…these aren’t the most appealing parts of amateur radio, especially to young people or teenagers […]
Field Report: N2YCH’s POTA Activation with a Magnetic Loop Antenna
By Conrad Trautmann (N2YCH) I tried using an Alpha Antenna 100w 10-40m mag-loop antenna for a POTA activation. I operated on FT8 so I could monitor where my signal was being received by using the PSKreporter.info real-time signal reports from stations that spotted my transmission. I really didn’t know what to expect or how a […]