If you’re thinking of getting into HF Ham Radio, don’t buy a radio without watching this first!
In this video, we’ll break down our top 5 picks based on all the major factors like value, support, and functionality.
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HF End Fed Antenna, 4 Band 8 Band 1MHz to 30MHz 100W Power End Fed Radio Antenna SSB FT8, FM, FSK for Outdoor
$31.99 (as of October 3, 2024 20:15 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Wire Requirements: Need to prepare about 2.5 ㎡ of wire, 4 band 20m/65.6ft, 8 band 40.4m/132.5ft, and trim to the frequency suitable for use with talent. Easy To Install: This end feed antenna is 1: 64 balun, the interface is standard, easy to install... read more
Latwne 1:49-49:1 Balun for HF Short Wave Four Band 5-35MHZ End Fed Half-Wave EFHW Antenna 100W
$23.45 (as of October 3, 2024 00:18 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Suitable for with certain hands-on . Product Name: End-feed antenna 49:1 balun Condition: brand new and high quality This is a 49:1 balun for -feeding antenna. Frequency: 5-35MHZ
Super Antenna MS135 SuperWire Stealth bulk 135 feet wire #18 stranded ham radio amateur PTFE
$40.01 (as of October 3, 2024 00:24 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)This is: The model MS135 SuperWire by Super Antenna. Designed for ham radio portable antennas, ground radials, Sdr, Shortwave, FM radio, AM radio, etc. Length: 135 feet (41 meters long) , Bulk roll hank of wire without spool. Excellent for crimping o... read more
Erhai 1:49-49:1 Balun for Short Wave Four Band 5-35MHZ End Fed Half-Wave EFHW Antenna 100W
$22.85 (as of October 3, 2024 00:30 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Condition: new and high This is a 49:1 balun for -feeding antenna. Suitable for with certain hands-on . Product Name: End-feed antenna 49:1 balun Frequency: 5-35MHZ
End Fed Antenna, Portable No Tune End Fed Half Antenna Assembly, 4 Band 8 Band 1MHz to 30MHz 100W End Fed Radio Antenna for Outdoor
$30.61 (as of October 3, 2024 09:31 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Easy To Install: This end feed antenna is 1: 64 balun, the interface is standard, easy to install, fast and convenient. Compact size, easy to carry. Premium Material: End fed antenna is made of premium ABS material, high hardness, not easy to damage,... read more
Eton Quest Hand Crank NOAA Weather Radio, All Band Emergency Radio, AM/FM Shortwave Storm Radio, Bluetooth, Ambient Light, Phone Charger, RDS, Solar, Flashlight, Camping, Hiking
$129.00 (as of October 3, 2024 12:41 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)NOAA Weather Alert Radio – This compact radio features comprehensive AM, FM, Shortwave, and NOAA weather bands with RDS. Stay connected to National Weather Service alerts with this storm radio, receiving both visual and audio warnings for tornadoes, ... read more
ABBREE SMA-Female Ham Radio Antenna VHF/UHF 18.8-inch 144/430MHz High Gain Foldable CS Tactical Antenna for Baofeng UV-5R BF-F8HP 5RM K5PLUS UV-21R AR-152 Quansheng K6 UVK5(8) Radio Accessories
16% OffConnector type: SMA-Female,Gain: 2.15dBi. Frequency: 144/430 mhz. The AR-152A is an updated CS tactical antenna with more bending and better signal
Gaswei G1pro Heavy Duty Long Range Walkie Talkies for Adults, Rechargeable 2 watt Emergency Two Way Radios, 22 Channel Walky Talky with Li-ion Battery, IP67 Waterproof ，VOX ，FRS, USB-C (2pack)
12% Off【Rugged and Durable】- A walkie-talkie trusted by the world's most demanding professionals. IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, shockproof and non-slip design. Passed 1000 2-meter drop tests without damage. Metal back clip, more rugged. Can easily c... read more
12000mAh Emergency Weather Radio, Hand Crank Radio Solar Radio Portable AM/FM/NOAA Radio with 2 Solar Panels 3 Charging Methods SOS Alarm 3 Mode Flashlight Phone Charger Compass Reading Lamp
$42.99 (as of October 3, 2024 12:50 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Leading the Trend with 12,000mAh Ultra Capacity and Dual Solar Panels: Say goodbye to the limitations of ordinary emergency radios. Revolutionize your emergency preparedness with our 12,000mAh Solar Radio! Featuring the market's largest battery capac... read more
QODOSEN DX-286 Portable Radio, with TEF6686 Automotive Chip,LW,AM, FM, Shortwave,Data System(RBDS/RDS),Antenna Attenuator,Antenna Switch, AMP Switch,1000 Presets,Tone Switch,Clock/UTC/Alarm/Sleep
$79.99 (as of October 3, 2024 12:37 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)【Difference between DX-286 and SR-286】 DX-286 provides the same performance as SR-286 but with more user-friendly button operations. 1. "AMP ON/OFF": For SR-286, press and hold +; for DX-286, just press and hold . 2. "ANT INT/EXT": SR-286 press and h... read more
Car Battery Charger Jump Starter with Air Compressor, 2500A Jumper Box for Car Battery Portable Booster Jump Pack, 12V Jumpstart Combo 150PSI Car Tire Inflator Air Pump(Up to 7.5L Gas/6.0L Diesel)
$79.99 (as of October 3, 2024 11:14 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)VERSATILE POWERFUL JUMP STARTER - The jump box for car battery is a compact essential tool that features car emergency start, tire inflation, tire pressure detection, power bank and lighting function. With the jump box, you can easily handle roadside... read more
NOAA Weather Radio, Emergency Hand Crank Radio with Solar Charger, Portable Battery Operated AM FM Shortwave Radio with LED Flashlight, USB Charger, Earbud Jack, SOS Alert for Home Survival Hurricane
$35.99 (as of October 3, 2024 05:57 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)【NOAA Weather Alert Radio Keeps You Prepared Ahead】Our NOAA Weather Radio is certified by National Weather Service. Choose WB band and one of the 7 preset weather band to tune into your local weather station. When the National Weather Service issues ... read more
pxton Two Way Radios Long Range Walkie Talkies for Adults with Headphones,16 Channel Handheld 2 Way Radio Rechargeable with Flashlight Li-ion Battery and Charger（6 Pack）
$69.99 (as of October 3, 2024 05:27 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)【Diversified functions】FCC ID: 2AX68PX-888S, 16 preset channels can be selected by rotating the knob on the 2 Way Radios to select any channel within the frequency range; you can program 50 CTCSS audio and 105 CDCSS audio on each programmed channel, ... read more