Introduction to Ham Radio

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Buyer’s Guide


Handheld Radios and Accessories

El Cheapo

    • Baofeng UV-5R+ 5 Pack (link)
      • Spare Battery (link)
      • Extended Battery (link)
      • 12V Adapter / Battery Eliminator (link)
      • AA Adapter (link)
      • Lapel Mic (link)
      • Programming cable (link)

Economy

  • Yaesu FT-4XR (link)


Better

    • Yaesu FT-60R (link)
    • Yaesu FT-70DR (link)
    • Anytone D878UV (link)


    Water Resistant

    • Yaesu VX-6R (link

     

    Mobile Radios

    • Yaesu FTM-400XDR (link)
    • Anytone AT-D578UV III (link)
    • Kenwood TM-V71A (link)
    • TYT TH-9800 (link)

     

    Antennas

    Handheld

    • Super Elastic Signal Stick BNC (link)

    Bugout/Adventure

    • Roll Up Slim Jim with 16ft wire  (link)
      • Only one: UHF-M / PL259 + Patch Cable SO-239 to BNC-M (see link under Wires below)   >>> Compatible with HTs and Mobile
      • Secondary: BNC-M    >>> Dedicated version for HTs

    Vehicle

    Base Station

     

    Adapters

    • SMA-F to BNC-F (Baofeng) (link)
    • SMA-M to BNC-F (Yaesu) (link)
    • SO-239 to BNC-F (link)
    • SO-239 to SO-239 (link)

     

    Wires