ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo Welcome to the OnAllBands May 4th edition of “It’s All in the Cards.” From all of us here, May the Fourth—and the Force—be with you in your DXing pursuits. This leads us to a question we can only legitimately ask on this day: Are there connections between “Star Wars” and ham radio? Kind of. Here are a few dubious examples…

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo Plus, WG8X takes a look at a couple of great POTA antenna options— the Spooltenna Parks EFHW4010 and the new DX Engineering TWIG EFHW Feedpoint Kit. *** Hi everyone, this time let’s talk a little bit about end-fed half-wave antennas (EFHW). I’ve been using them for a few years, ever since a friend gifted one to me. My plan for…

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo For many years, I was an instructor for fire, EMS and law enforcement academies. More often than not, sessions would start out something like this: “Today I am going to teach you what you need to know to pass the test. Later, when you have passed the test, we will discuss how things really work.” Whether it is public safety,…

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo Most of us are aware of the challenges when trying to explain our hobby to non-ham friends and acquaintances. Should we call it a public service hobby? An electronics hobby? A social hobby? Explaining that amateur radio is “all of the above” options plus a few more can also be a challenge. At some point, the best choice seems to…

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo In Part 1 of OnAllBands’ Guide to Amateur Radio Amplifiers 2026, we highlighted the full lineup ACOM amplifiers. Today, we’ll be looking at another premier manufacturer of high-performance linear amplifiers trusted by operators the world over—OM Power. DX Engineering is the exclusive North American distributor of products from OM Power, a company that has been helping contesters and DXers reach…

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo Here in Ohio, the weather is often unpredictable, with rapid shifts between seasons. We have a saying, “If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.” We often joke about experiencing all four seasons in one day—and occasionally twice before lunch. But we’re not alone. It seems like the weather across the United States has become more erratic—and severe. Whether…

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo Hello again, everyone. This week let’s talk about combining our Parks on the Air® (POTA) activations with our favorite contests. Not every contest will align perfectly with POTA, but many can work quite well together. Personally, I find contesting from a park more enjoyable and relaxing than operating from home. It’s a great way to step away from everyday responsibilities…

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo Watch two new videos to get you ready for the fun in May! *** It’s hard to believe that Dayton Hamvention®, May 15-17, 2026, is less than a month away! At DX Engineering, getting ready for this annual celebration of everything amateur radio—only about three hours south of DX Engineering headquarters in Tallmadge, Ohio—starts soon after we tear down our…

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo For many hams, getting on the air is the obvious next step after earning a license, though mic fright can make that quite an intimidating step. Mic fright is very common. While it may be an impediment right off the bat, there are plenty of ways to overcome it. I have helped many new licensees at my school’s radio club…

ℹ️ INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT: I diritti di questa notizia appartengono al legittimo proprietario.Fonte: Sito Web Esterno – Leggi l’articolo originale completo Plus, Four Days in May is on the way! *** Here’s great news for you QRP fans out there! DX Engineering has a nice selection of new gear designed for amateur operators who prefer the challenge of doing more with less power during their POTA, SOTA, and other outdoor activations. The DX Engineering team is looking forward to once again…