Equipment
Discover the radios and gear behind the hobby! Whether you are choosing a first radio, comparing a handheld with a base rig, or just trying to understand what you actually need, this is where that gets sorted. Explore, learn, and have a blast with the equipment. Join us in the adventure, because ham radio should be fun for everyone!
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Dual-Band vs Tri-Band Radio
A dual band vs tri band radio choice is about coverage. Two bands handle most local work, and a third band helps only where people actually use it.
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Ham Radio Grounding
Ham radio grounding covers electrical safety, a lightning path, and stray RF. Bond the station to one point, then bond that point to the house ground.
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Mobile Ham Radio
A mobile ham radio install is the mount, a fused lead to the battery, and an antenna on the vehicle body. Do that well and the radio is the easy part.
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Reduce RFI in the Ham Shack
You reduce RFI by finding the noisy device and blocking the path into the radio. Distance, ferrites, and a quiet power source solve most shack noise.
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Ham Radio Power Supply
A ham radio power supply has to hold about 13.8 volts at the current your radio draws on transmit. Size it for that load, and pick one that stays quiet.
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Ham Radio Accessories
Ham radio accessories that earn their place are a tuner, an SWR meter, a clear mic, steady power, and a log. The radio and antenna still come first.
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Portable Ham Radio Setup
A portable ham radio setup is a radio, a battery, and an antenna you can raise yourself. Pack light, try it at home, and leave the extra gear behind.
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Ham Radio Signal Problems
A ham radio signal problem usually starts in the antenna, the coax, or a noisy device nearby. Check SWR and the connectors before you blame the radio.
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Ham Radio Go Kit
A ham radio go kit is the bag you can grab and operate from without a second trip. Radio, power, a quick antenna, and a test run before you need it.