As we did last year, OnAllBands is presenting a dozen-plus ham radio holiday gift ideas sung to the tune of “The 12 Days of Christmas.” The version of this ubiquitous carol as we know it today dates back to its publication in 1909, only three years before the Radio Act of 1912, which introduced licensing of amateur radio operators.
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on December 21, 2025, at 10:03 am (ET). And as you’re likely aware, Christmas Day is rapidly approaching, so the time to button up your gift shopping at DX Engineering is now.
Remember, the quickest way to take care of all the hams on your list is with a DX Engineering Gift Card purchased in denominations from $25 to $500. Order your gift card between 5 am and 11 pm ET and receive a digital version in your inbox within 10-15 minutes! Gift card orders placed after 11 pm ET will be emailed the next morning.
Now, let’s all sing!
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On the first day of winter, my ham friend gave to me…
- An inverted-V launched into a tree
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On the second day of winter, my ham friend gave to me…
- Two transceivers
- And an inverted-V launched into a tree
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On the third day of winter, my ham friend gave to me…
- Three bandpass filters
- Two transceivers
- And an inverted-V launched into a tree
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On the fourth day of winter, my ham friend gave to me…
- Four feet of cable
- Three bandpass filters
- Two transceivers
- And an inverted-V launched into a tree
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- DX Engineering Single-Band Dipole Antenna Kits can be installed horizontally between supports or as an inverted-V with the center feedpoint on the highest support. (Image/DX Engineering)
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- DX Launcher Compressed Air Cannons make easy work of accurately sending weighted tennis balls attached with strong fishing line over tall canopy heights or into hard-to-reach areas using controlled PSI. Important: Follow all safety guidelines and precautions per the DX Launcher website. (Image/DX Launcher)
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- The Icom ID-5100A-D VHF/UHF Digital Transceiver (above) and the Yaesu FT-891 HF/50 MHz All Mode Mobile Transceiver (below) were both installed in the Summit Racing/DX Engineering Roamin’ Gladiator project vehicle to provide local and long-distance communications capabilities. (Image/Icom)
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- Find a range of high-quality bandpass filters at DX Engineering, including 4O3A high-power models from 160-6M. (Image/4O3A)
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