Contester and DX Engineering technical-support specialist Kirk Pickering, K4RO, has published a current installment of Contesting 101 on building a practical workbench and handling basic station troubleshooting. Using a recent lightning-strike repair as context, he argues that operators are better…
Colorado hams are invited to get on the air for the 2026 Colorado QSO Party on Saturday, September 12. The statewide operating event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 9:59 p.m. MDT (1400 UTC Saturday through 0359 UTC Sunday). Operators can…
HF contest results often hinge on knowing when a band is likely to support a particular path. In a new OnAllBands Contesting 101 article, contester Kirk Pickering, K4RO, outlines how daylight, ionospheric conditions, skip distance, and maximum usable frequency can…
In a new OnAllBands reflection from the World Radiosport Team Championship, a young amateur describes the mix of excitement and self-doubt that can come with joining a room full of experienced contesters. The central message is reassuring: being new to…