Ham radio kits

Ham radio kits pack a lot of value. This page explains how much and why.

Ham Radio is a great hobby for those who love to talk on the radio. Whether you like talking to your family and friends or you want to make new connections, ham radio is an excellent way of doing so. In this article, we will discuss three different ranges, with some tips on how far each one can reach as well as what kind of equipment you need to use them effectively.

HAM Radio has been around since the very beginning of radio, back in the 1890s. A loose-knit, but globe-spanning group,

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…

Shack in a Can. It’s a ham radio thing. (VIDEO at the bottom). Remember to Twitter and comment, thanks! The ‘shack’ is the place where an Amateur Radio operator sets up their radi…

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.

New ham radio operators should keep the information in this cheat sheet handy while gathering experience. Bookmark the websites, too.

I added some detailed pictures of the setup: Spacers detail: Antenna solution: Battery solution: I am not intend to make any comments on this. i let the images spoke for me as one photo is worth for 1000 words. The goal was to have a entirely portable (backpack) radio for both VHF and HF (20m band) complete with a resonable antenna in order to use it on vacation or in ditress situations. The goal was achieved with my reserve radio (FT 8857D), a SLA 12V/7Amps battery and a home made antenna…

No emergency kit is complete without a means of communication! This wall mount was designed to securely hold 2 BaoFeng UV-5R radios to the wall, (and will also accommodate many other radios as well). Make sure your radios are always where you need them to be at a moments notice with this easily mountable bracket the requires you to press the belt clip hinge of the radio in order to remove it from the mount so it wont go anywhere until you want it too. (Want a color option not pictured or…

Here's how to make a tiger tail ounterpoise for Baofeng and other radios to boost handheld GMRS and ham radio range by adding the missing half of antenna.