WN5C: Yet Another Base-Loaded Vertical Antenna Build
by Sam (WN5C) Like probably most of us, I’ve been seduced by the idea of the short base-loaded vertical...
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HAARP Notice of Transmission
The following is a message from the HAARP Program Office: The High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) will be...
APRS Connect: A Messaging-First APRS Client for Android, Free Over APRS-IS
The following is a message from APRS Connect: APRS Connect is a new APRS client for Android, built around...
A Much Lighter Backpack: Activating Dirrington Great Law (GM/SS-225)
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Friday, July 10, 2026, I woke up fairly early, had breakfast, and packed my Savotta...
On The Air Is the Best Classroom: VE3YTX’s Journey in CW
by Josh Stringer (VE3YTX) I’m a relatively new ham (three years) and have been hammering away at learning CW....
ICQPodcast Episode 492 – Which Hotspot
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and...
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 437
Unveiled at Tokyo Ham Fair 2026: Introducing the new Icom IC-7110 The new IC-7110 succeeds the popular IC-7100 combining...
My Dollar Sling Pack
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking about some POTA/WWFF activations that would take advantage of the Elecraft...
What’s Your Go-To CW Key for Wet-Weather Operating?
by Thomas (K4SWL) I’m fortunate that, most of the time, when I do Summits On The Air, Parks On...
A Lewis & Clark POTA Journey
For years, Joyce/K0JJW and I have talked about following the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. The main idea...
Contesting 101: Radio Frequency Interference and the Contest Station
Editor’s Note: OnAllBands is pleased to post a series of articles written by accomplished amateur radio contester and DX Engineering...
K6TRK: US-3555 San Elijo State Beach; QRP with the Pebble HF kit radio
Many thanks to Pete (K6TRK), who shares the following field report, originally published on his blog. by Pete (K6TRK)...
Learn about HF propagation studies at the RSGB Convention
Are you aware of the GB0PSC Baldock space weather station? The RSGB Propagation Studies Committee recently installed a HamSCI...
Which coding activities will you be trying?
National Coding Week is back this month! To support radio amateurs in building their digital skills and explore the...
WRTC 2026 results have been rescored
Following the conclusion of the on-site WRTC 2026 adjudication process at Wyboston, UK on 13 July 2026, significant new...
Get on the Air to Celebrate 100 Years of Route 66
Plus, check out Route 66 collectibles you can add to your garage or shack! *** Kerchow! This year marks...
KI6CR: Two Swiss Summits – SOTA Activations at Schilthorn and Burgfeldstand (Part 2)
by Chris (KI6CR) What a beautiful week for radio in the Alps! My family and I were taking one...
Software Fix Keeps Veritium HFClock Running
Users of the Veritium HFClock now have a fix available to keep their HamClock based device functional. N2TBN and...
Former ARRL COO Harold R. Kramer, WJ1B, Silent Key
Former ARRL Chief Operating Officer (COO) Harold Robert Kramer, WJ1B, of Cheshire, Connecticut, passed away on Monday, August 31,...
Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2634
This week, we’ve pulled together a few items that might spark some interest, particularly for those dabbling in digital...
Call Sign WB4MZ0 (Numeral Zero)
By Rob Rosenberger (K4HST) The FCC erroneously issued call sign “WB4MZ0” (numeral zero) on December 5, 1994 to the...
Guide to September 2026 Ham Radio Contests—State QSO Party Edition
September is one of the busiest months for State QSO Parties. You’ll have plenty of chances to get on...
From Alnwick to the Airwaves: Activating Ros Castle (G/SB-009) with the KH1!
by Thomas (K4SWL) On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, my family visited one of our favorite places in Northumberland: Alnwick....
Membership Services portal: Planned maintenance
Planned maintenance on the Membership Services portal is scheduled between 17:00 and 17:15 on 2 September 2026 No significant...