Ham radio equipment

Find out the best handheld ham radios of 2025. We have tested and reviewed a lot of ham radios. Finally, we have picked out the top ham radios for beginners and Survival enthusiasts. Read the in-depth review and step by step guide to choose the perfect handheld radio.

Discover which is the best ham radio base station most suitable for newcomers, survivalists, and preppers. All of whom will require radio communications asap

Ham radio has become an increasingly popular tool for preppers. While it is fairly inexpensive, there are a few things you need to know before you get one.

Types of ham radios Ham radio is a diverse hobby that includes a wide variety of interests, and it’s also

Hit the road with confidence with our expertly reviewed selection of mobile Ham radios designed for travelers. Find the perfect match for your vehicle that combines ease of use and powerful emergency communication capabilities, making it an essential car fitted ham radio for any journey.

I have RF in my Attic (I used to have bats) Ladder line fed Dipole in attic Some local QRP folks known as the Knightlites meet regularly on 3.574MHz They meet on 80m so that nearby folks can participate via skywave effect of 80m. Well my 40m Windom loads up very poorly on 80m and I'm likely burning a good bit of my meager power heating the coax. I'm limited at my present QTH to really only having an option for one outdoor antenna at a time run from the peak of my roof and presently that's my…

This Biophone-inspired* ham radio "go box" was a long-planned and often-delayed project. The box contains a small two-way radio and a battery, and by flipping a couple of switches, attaching a quick-connect antenna, and releasing a velcro strap on the microphone, I can be on the air in seconds. It first saw service during the 2018 Honolulu Marathon, operating for 13 hours at Net Control. I had it hooked up to an external battery and antenna. It worked very well. The box is a Nanuk 905. The…

A common question we get is if you can operate a HAM radio without a license. Our licensed radio expert, Dennis, gets into the details.

The Original 2 meter KB9VBR J-Pole antenna The Two Meter J-Pole Antenna is our most popular model. It comes in two different configurations, either as a one piece antenna for base station use, or as a two piece breakaway model great for portable operations. There are literally hundreds of antennas on the market, what makes […]

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Discover which is the best handheld ham radio for survival situations in 2021. We compare FIVE of the best handheld ham radios currently available.

Vintage Ham Shack

Ready to set up your own Ham Radio Shack? Explore creative ideas to make your Amateur Radio station both functional and enjoyable. From selecting the best Ham Radio Equipment to choosing a reliable Ham Radio Antenna or even adding Cb Radio for versatility, these tips will help you build a station you love! #gg #homedesigninsider #hamshackideas

Your first Amateur radio antenna. The all time favorite Ham Radio wire antenna is the half-wavelength, center-fed, dipole. It is easy to build and it performs adequately. The dipole is the reference used to measure the performance of the other antennas. It's the base line. The dipole is a great reference point for amateur radio because you can actually build one (yes you can). And on some of the lower bands, most amateur radio operators will be using these. So you don't have to worry about…