Once you get licensed, one of the first questions you might ask is what kinds of equipment you should purchase, and rightly so. Without knowing what you really need or what's available, you can end up spending an enormous amount of money on useless equipment. This guide can give you some idea of what I have acquired, what I recommend, and maybe help you understand your own needs and direction.

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Also included is a section on how to go about building your own stuff (DIY), potentially saving you a lot of money in equipment costs.

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My personal recommendations (changes weekly, if not daily)

Handheld

Transceivers TYT TH-UV88 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($30, see specs and reviews) Retevis RT85 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($35, see specs and reviews) Baofeng UV-82 2 m / 70 cm handheld [5 W, dual] ($39, see specs and reviews) BTech UV-5X3 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($85, see specs and reviews) Baofeng GT-5R 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($27, see specs and reviews) Wouxun KG-UV9D Plus 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($180, see specs and reviews) Yaesu FT-65R 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] ($90, see specs and reviews) Yaesu FT-70DR 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, C4FM] ($160, see specs and reviews) Antennas Super-Elastic Signal Stick 2 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave vertical flexible whip ($20, see reviews) Smiley Halfwave 2 Meter 2 m half-wave vertical telescopic ($36, see reviews) Nagoya NA-775 2 m 1/4-wave vertical (40 cm) whip ($21, see reviews) Other AA-battery case for Baofeng UV-5R, BTech UV-5X3 ($9) Kenwood shoulder speaker-microphone-antenna HT ($16, see reviews) Nifty Accesories HT Desk Stand adjustable ($36, see reviews) SO-239 to SMA-F pigtail RG-58 ($16) FTDI programming cable RG-58 ($15)

Home base VHF / UHF

Transceivers TYT TH-7800 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($230, see reviews) TYT TH-7900 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($221, see reviews) Icom IC-2730A 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($310, see specs and reviews) Antennas Carl's Joystick 2 m / 70 cm half-wave open-stub J-pole ($30) Diamond X300A 2 m / 70 cm 2 X 5/8-wave collinear vertical ($130, see specs and reviews) Diamond X510HDM 2 m / 70 cm 3 x 5/8-wave collinear vertical ($180, and specs and reviews) Other Channel Master CM-9030 45" to 60" adjustable eave mount ($35, see reviews) Winegard SW-0012 48" to 60" adjustable eave mount ($50, see reviews)

Mobile

Transceivers TYT TH-7800 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($230, see reviews) TYT TH-7900 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($221, see reviews) Icom IC-2730A 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($310, see specs and reviews) Kenwood TM-V71A 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($470, see specs and reviews) Antennas Tram 1180 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical NMO ($30, see reviews) Tram 1185 2 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave vertical mag-mount ($27 SMA-F or $25 PL-259, see reviews) Diamond NR770HNMO 2 m / 70 cm half-wave fold-over vertical NMO ($54, see reviews) Comet SBB-7NMO 2 m / 70 cm 3/4-wave fold-over vertical NMO ($80, see reviews) Comet SS-680SB 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical spring-base ($47, see reviews) Other Tram 1235 NMO 3¼" mag-mount ($34, see reviews) Browning BR1010 NMO ¾" hole-mount ($17, see reviews) Tram 3270 SO-239 mirror-mount ($16, see reviews)

Portable (VHF / UHF or HF)

Transceivers TYT TH-8600 2 m / 70 cm [25 W, dual] ($130, see reviews) LNR Precision Mountain Topper MTR3B 40-30-20 m [3 W] (QRP, CW) ($300, see reviews) Yaesu FT-891 HF / 6 m [100 W] ($640, see specs and reviews) Antennas N9TAX Slim Jim 2 m / 70 cm roll-up J-pole ($25, see reviews) Elk Antennas Elk 2M/440L5 2 m / 70 cm 5-element log periodic ($120, see specs and reviews) Other Zippy Flightmax 8400 mAh LiFePO4 battery 13.2 V ($95) BiennoPower BLF-1209A 9000 mAh LiFePO4 battery 12 V 9 Ah ($100, see manual) Redodo 100 Ah LiFePO4 battery 12 V 100 Ah ($300)

HF

Transceivers Icom IC-718 HF [100 W] ($560, see specs and reviews) Icom IC-7300 HF / 6 m [100 W] ($1200, see specs and reviews) Yaesu FT-991A HF / VHF / UHF [100 W] ($1270, see specs and reviews) Antennas Hustler 5-BTV 5-band (80-40-20-15-10) vertical ($220, see reviews) hy-gain AV-14AVQ 4-band (40-20-15-10) vertical ($190, see reviews) W8AMZ Carolina Windom 5-band (80-40-20-10-6) OCF dipole ($87, see reviews) MFJ MFJ-1982HP 80 m to 10 m end-fed half-wave ($100, see reviews) Other Icom SM-20 8-pin desk mic (see reviews) Kenwood MC-60A 8-pin desk mic ($140 and $175, see reviews) Yaesu MD-100A8X 8-pin desk mic ($140 and $180, see reviews) LDG Z-100Plus autotuner ($137, see reviews) LDG AT-100Pro II autotuner ($270, see reviews)

Other stuff

Power MFJ MFJ-4230MVP (4 to 16 VDC) 25 A / 30 A switching PSU ($165, see reviews [MV] and specs) Powerwerx SS-30DV (14.1 VDC) 25 A / 30 A switching PSU ($140, see specs and reviews) Feed RG-8X 50-ohm coax (50 ft for $32 and 100 ft for $40) LMR-400 50-ohm 75-feet coax ($135) Comet CTC-50M window feed-through / pass-through ($55, see reviews) More RigExpert AA-230 ZOOM BLE HF / VHF antenna analyzer ($390, see specs and reviews) NanoVNA-H4 HF / VHF / UHF vector network analyzer ($106, see reviews) Alpha Delta TT3G50U-HP surge protector / lightning arrester ($60, see specs and reviews)

Shack-in-a-box (all-band HF / WARC / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm) 100+ W transceivers

Icom IC-7000 mobile [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2005]
Icom IC-7100 mobile [100 W] ($1100, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2012]
Icom IC-706MKIIG portable base [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [1999]
Icom IC-9100 base station [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2010]
Kenwood TS-2000 base station [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2000]
• Yaesu FT-100D portable [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2000]
Yaesu FT-847 base station [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and RigReference and prog) [1998]
• Yaesu FT-857D portable [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and service manual and RigPix and prog) [2004]
Yaesu FC-40 autotuner ($275, see reviews and specs and manual) 100 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz
Designed for the FT-897D and, according to the summary, also meant for the FT-450
Yaesu FT-897D portable base [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2004]
Yaesu FC-30 autotuner ($240, see reviews) 100 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz
LDG AT-897 Plus autotuner (see specs and reviews) 100 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz (16.0:1)
• Yaesu FT-991 portable base [100 W] (see specs and manual [28 MB] and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2014]
• Yaesu FT-991A portable base [100 W] ($1270, see specs and reviews and manual [28 MB] and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2016]

The big transceiver list

Google Spreadsheet to this list

Handheld

dual = dual-band, dual display, and dual-watch
XBR = cross-band repeat function built in
BT = supports Bluetooth
TS = touch screen
WP = waterproof
SUB = submersible
prog = computer-programming cable / software

• ADI AT-201 2 m [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix)
Ailunce HD1 2 m / 70 cm [10 W, dual, GPS, DMR, WP] ($220, see specs and reviews and Miklor) [2017]
Alinco DJ-500T 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($90, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2014]
Alinco DJ-MD5TGP 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, DMR] ($170, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and DXE) [2018]
AnyTone AT-D868UV 2 m / 70 cm [7 W, dual, DMR, GPS, BT] ($160, see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor and RigPix) [2017]
AnyTone AT-D878UV 2 m / 70 cm [7 W, dual, DMR, GPS, APRS, BT] ($240, see specs and reviews and Miklor and RigPix) [2018]
AnyTone TERMN-8R 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor and prog)
• Baofeng A52 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($36, see specs and prog)
Baofeng BF-888S 70 cm [4 W] ($20, see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor) [2017]
Has no VFO (frequency) mode, and so must be programmed by software (CHIRP compatible) to set its frequencies and tones
Baofeng BF-F8+ 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($80, see specs and reviews and manual) [2011]
• Baofeng BF-F8HP 2 m / 70 cm [8 W, dual] ($63, see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor and prog)
Caution: several who've purchased these have reported blowing their finals soon after purchase
• Baofeng BF-F9 V2+ 2 m / 70 cm [8 W, dual] (prog)
BaofengTech once claimed this radio is a marketing scam, but the link to that claim seems to have disappeared
• Baofeng BF-T1 2 m / 70 cm [1 W] ($20, see specs and reviews and RigPix) [2017]
Has no VFO (frequency) mode, and so must be programmed by software (CHIRP compatible) to set its frequencies and tones
Advertised as a UHF-only transceiver, but I've also programmed and used it in VHF mode, although it doesn't work very well in VHF
• Baofeng BF-U9 70 cm [8 W] ($20, see specs and reviews) [2020]
Has no VFO (frequency) mode, and so must be programmed by software (CHIRP compatible) to set its frequencies and tones
Advertised as a UHF-only transceiver, but I've also programmed and used it in VHF mode, although it doesn't work very well in VHF
• Baofeng BF-UVF10 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [10 W] ($30) [2020]
Baofeng DM-1701 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, DMR, dual, GPS] ($100, see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor) [2018]
• Baofeng / Sainsonic GT-3 2 m / 70 cm handheld [5 W, dual] ($45, see specs and reviews and original manual and RigPix and prog) [2013]
Very successfully used this during the Freedom Festival parade and TERT duty
• Baofeng / Sainsonic GT-3TP Mark III 2 m / 70 cm handheld [8 W, dual] ($46, see reviews and original manual and RigPix) [2014]
Baofeng GT-5 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2016]
• Baofeng GT-5R 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($27, see specs and reviews and prog) [2021]
• Baofeng UV-3R+ 2 m / 70 cm [2 W] (see specs and reviews and original manual and another manual and RigPix and Miklor) [2011]
• Baofeng UV-5R 2 m / 70 cm [4 W, dual] ($20, see specs and reviews and original manual and better manual and Miklor and RigPix and prog) [2012]
Menu explained and menu definitions
Use the online instructions to install the Prolific 3.2.0.0 driver if you're using a Baofeng or generic programming cable
Extreme test (YouTube™ 4:47) and Part II (6:01)
Tests show the Baofeng UV-5R to be an illegal radio along with a few others too
The Baofeng UV-5R isn't as bad as they thought
How to set up a pair of Baofengs as a cross-band repeater and an article on the same by Noji
How to adjust squelch settings on some Baofengs (0, 2, 20, 30, 50, 65, 75, 85, 95, 105)
To display a Baofeng's firmware version, press and hold 3 while turning on the power
To unlock a UV-5R, simultaneously press PTT, Monitor, and VFO while turning on the power
How to fix the microphone to sound better (Wallaroo Mac on YouTube 18:37)
AA battery case (sled) on eBay and Amazon
Extended-life battery and battery eliminator
Schematics
• Baofeng UV-5RA 2 m / 70 cm [4 W, dual] (see Amazon and specs and reviews and original manual and better manual and schematics and prog)
• Baofeng UV-5RAX+ 2 m / 70 cm [4 W, dual] (see original manual and prog)
Baofeng UV-5R5 2 m / 70 cm [4 W] ($35, see specs and reviews and original manual and better manual and schematics and prog)
Baofeng UV-5RTP 2 m / 70 cm [8 W, dual] ($40, see reviews and RigPix and prog) [2017]
• Baofeng UV-5XP 2 m / 70 cm [8 W, dual] ($40, see reviews and prog)
• Baofeng / Pofung UV-6R 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] (see specs and reviews and original manual and better manual and RigPix and prog) [2016]
Baofeng UV-7R 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] ($33, see specs and reviews and original manual and better manual and schematics and prog)
• Baofeng UV-82 2 m / 70 cm handheld [5 W, dual] ($39, see specs and reviews and original manual and better manual and Miklor and prog)
To switch between Frequency Mode and Channel Mode, hold the Menu key while turning on the power
Extended-life (3800 mAh) battery
• Baofeng UV-82HP 2 m / 70 cm handheld [7 W, dual] ($35, see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor and menu explained and prog)
(To switch between Frequency Mode and Channel Mode, hold the Menu key while turning on the power)
To unlock a UV-82HP, simultaneously press PTT, Monitor, and # while turning on the power
• Baofeng UV-82X 2 m / 1.25 m [5 W, dual] (see specs and reviews and original manual and Miklor and prog)
• Baofeng UV-82L and UV-89 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] (these are identical to the UV-82, but renamed as marketing gimmicks) (RigPix and prog) [2013]
Also, some of these models are labeled as 8 W, but lab tests have shown they are actually 5 W or less
• Baofeng UV-9R 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, WP] ($33, see specs and reviews and original manual and better manual and schematics and prog)
The UV-9R Plus is the 8-watt version (reviews)
To switch between Frequency Mode and Channel Mode, hold the Menu key while turning on the power
Requires this special programming csable
Baofeng UV-9S 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($32, see specs and reviews and original manual and better manual and schematics and prog) [2019] USB
• Baofeng UV-B5 and • UV-B6 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] (see specs and reviews and original manual and better manual and Miklor and prog)
UV-B5 and UV-B6 compared
BridgeCom BCH-220 1.25 m [5 W] ($95, see specs and reviews and Miklor)
BTech DMR-6X2 2 m / 70 cm [7 W, dual, GPS] ($210, see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor) [2018]
• BTech UV-5X3 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($85, see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor and menu explained and RigPix) [2016]
AA battery case (sled) on eBay and Amazon
Currently stashed in our go-kits
Icom IC-2GXAT 2 m [7 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1991]
Replacement battery on Amazon
Replacement charger on Amazon
Replacement car adapter on Amazon
Icom IC-24AT 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1989]
Icom IC-T2H 2 m [6 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2000]
Icom IC-T7H 2 m / 70 cm [6 W] (see specs and resources and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [1998]
Icom IC-T70A 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] (see specs and resources and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2009]
Icom IC-T81A 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm / 23 cm [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1999]
Icom IC-T90A 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2002]
• Icom IC-V8 2 m [5.5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2001]
Icom IC-V80 HD 2 m [5.5 W] ($150, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and prog) [2009]
• Icom IC-V85 2 m [7 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2007]
Very successfully used this on TERT High Camp
Icom IC-V86 2 m [7 W] ($130, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and prog) [2019]
Icom IC-91AD 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, D-STAR] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2006]
Icom IC-92AD 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, D-STAR] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2007]
Icom IC-Z1A 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, XBR] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1995] detachable panel
Icom ID-31A PLUS 70 cm [5 W, D-STAR] ($180, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix [31E] and prog) [2011]
Icom ID-51A PLUS2 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, D-STAR] ($330, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2016]
Icom ID-52A 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, D-STAR, BT] ($650, see specs and RigPix) [2020]
Jingtong JT-5988HP 2 m / 70 cm [10 W, dual] ($70, see prog) [2019]
Power output test video (Ralph Decker)
Kenwood TH-215A 2 m [5 W] (see specs and reviews and RigPix) [1987]
Kenwood TH-78A 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix [E]) [1992]
Kenwood TH-79A 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and Universal Radio and RigPix) [1994]
Kenwood TH-D7A 2 m / 70 cm [6 W, APRS, TNC] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1998]
Kenwood TH-D7A(G) or TH-D7AG 2 m / 70 cm [6 W, APRS, TNC] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2001]
Chart of differences between the TH-D7A and TH-D7A(G)
Kenwood TH-D72A 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, APRS, GPS] ($380, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2010]
Kenwood TH-D74A 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, APRS, D-STAR] ($480, see specs and reviews and manual and firmware and RigPix and prog) [2016]
Kenwood TH-F6A 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($295, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2001]
Kenwood TH-F7A 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] (see specs and reviews (7E) and manual and brochure and RigPix (7E) and prog) [2001]
Kenwood TH-K2AT 2 m [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2003]
Kenwood TH-K20A 2 m [5.5 W] ($125, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2011]
Puxing PX-888K 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and prog)
• Quansheng TG-UV2 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] (see original manual and reviews and prog)
To lock or unlock its frequencies, simultaneously press the MON and PTT buttons while turning on the power, and wait for the beep
Quansheng UV-R50 2 m / 70 cm [4 W] ($22, see original manual and reviews and prog)
Radioddity GA-510 2 m / 70 cm [10 W] ($65, see manual and video)
Radioddity GD-77 2 m / 70 cm DMR [5 W, dual] ($97, see reviews and manual and Miklor)
• RadioShack / Realistic HTX-202 2 m [6 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1995]
To reset it from Er1, simultaneously press the F and CLR buttons while turning on the power
How to replace the internal battery and video for the same
• Retevis RT85 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($30, see reviews and brochure)
To enable VFO ("Frequency") mode and a few other settings (DIS.NM), press the "1" key while turning it on
Standard C528 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1989]
TYT TH-350 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($70, see specs and reviews and prog)
TYT MD-380 2 m [5 W, DMR] ($105, see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor)
• TYT TH-UV8000D 2 m / 70 cm [10 W, dual, XBR] ($70, see specs and prog)
TYT TH-UV8200D 2 m / 70 cm [10 W, dual, GPS] ($80, see specs and brochure)
• TYT TH-UV88 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($30, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and prog)
Some models (most with the 1.20 firmware and after) arrive with the VFO locked out. To enable VFO mode and extend the transmit frequencies, turn off the HT, then while pressing the 1 and 7 buttons, turn it on. VFO mode will be available after that, and to enter VFO mode, simply press the # button.
TYT TH-UV98 2 m / 70 cm [10 W, dual] ($50, see specs)
TYT TH-UVF1 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] (see specs and reviews and original manual and better manual and prog) [2011]
• Wouxun KG-816 2 m [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual)
• Wouxun KG-UV3D 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] ($120, see specs and reviews and manual and prog) [2013]
Wouxun KG-UV8D 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, XBR] (see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor and prog)
• Wouxun KG-UV8E 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, XBR] ($170, see specs (8E) and reviews and manual (KG-UV8D) and RigPix and prog) [2014]
Link to their software
This has become my main, all-around HT
• Wouxun KG-UV9D 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual] ($180, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and prog)
The KG-UV9D (Plus) ($190) features cross-band repeat and the ability to completely turn off the screen
Link to their software
Yaesu FT1DR 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, GPS, camera] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2012]
Yaesu FT2DR 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, GPS, APRS] ($300, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2015]
Programming software by Brek Martin
Yaesu FT3DR 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, C4FM, BT, GPS, APRS] ($440, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2019]
Programming software by Brek Martin
Yaesu FT-209R 2 m [3.5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1984]
The FT-209RH is the 5 W version (RigPix)
• Yaesu FT-23R 2 m [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1986]
Yaesu FT-25R 2 m [5 W] ($78, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2017]
To enable out-of-band (136 to 174 MHz) transmit, hold PTT and T-CALL, then turn on. Punch in 22406665. Radio will confirm by restarting.
Yaesu FT-250R 2 m [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2009]
Yaesu FT-270R 2 m [5 W, WP] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix [FT-270] and prog) [2009]
• Yaesu FT-4XR 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] ($75, see specs and reviews and manual and video and RigPix and prog) [2018]
Uses the same receiver chip as the Baofeng UV-5R
Requires an antenna with an SMA-Female connection
For programming, requires the single 2.5 mm plug
To enable out-of-band (136 to 174 MHz and 400 to 480 MHz) transmit, hold PTT and T-CALL, then turn on. Punch in 32406665. Radio will confirm by restarting.
Yaesu FT-411E 2 m [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual (not E) and RigPix) [1988]
Yaesu FT-470 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1989]
Yaesu FT-5DR 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, C4FM] ($480, see reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2021]
Yaesu FT-50R 2 m / 70 cm handheld [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1996]
Yaesu FT-530 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1992]
Caution: never set this HT in the desk charger with the radio turned on
• Yaesu FT-60R 2 m / 70 cm handheld [5 W] ($150, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2004]
Very successfully used on Trek in Wyoming and during TERT assignments
• Yaesu FT-65R 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] ($80, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2017]
To enable out-of-band (136 to 174 MHz and 400 to 480 MHz) transmit, hold PTT and T-CALL, then turn on. Punch in 62406665. Radio will confirm by restarting.
Yaesu FT-70DR 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, C4FM] ($160, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2017]
• Yaesu FT-727R 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1986]
Yaesu FT-811 70 cm [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1990]
Yaesu VX-150 2 m [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2000]
Yaesu VX-170 2 m [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2005]
Yaesu VX-3R 2 m / 70 cm [1.5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2007]
Yaesu VX-5R 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm [5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [199x]
Yaesu VX-6R 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [5 W, SUB] ($240, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2005]
• Yaesu VX-7R 6 m / 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, SUB] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2002]
Yaesu VX-8DR 6 m / 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [5 W, WP] ($340, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix [VX-8DE] and prog) [2010]
Yaesu VX-8GR 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, GPS, WP] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix [VX-8GE] and prog) [2012]
• Yaesu VX-8R 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, dual, GPS, WP] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2008]

Mobile (non-HF)

dual = dual-band, dual display, and dual-watch
XBR = cross-band repeat function built in
BT = supports Bluetooth
TS = touch screen
WP = waterproof
SUB = submersible

ADI AR-147 2 m [45 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1999]
Alinco DR-110T 2 m [45 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix) [1991]
Alinco DR-112T 2 m [45 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1994]
Alinco DR-130T 2 m [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1999]
Alinco DR-B185HT 2 m [85 W] ($166, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2015]
Alinco DR-600T 2 m / 70 cm [45 W] (see specs and reviews and manual)
Alinco DR-735T 2 m / 70 cm [45 W] ($320, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2015]
To put the DR-735T in cross-band repeater mode, set the two frequencies, disable ARS (Menu 20), turn off the power, then hold the MW button while turning on the power
AnyTone AT-D578UV 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, DMR, dual, GPS, BT] ($400, see specs and reviews and RigPix) [2019]
Note: the AT-D578UVIII is tri-band and does APRS
AnyTone AT-5888UV 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($235, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2014]
AnyTone AT-5888UV-III 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($280, see specs and reviews and RigPix and prog) [2014]
AnyTone AT-778UV 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual] ($124, see RandL and reviews and manual and RigPix) [2017]
BTech UV-25X2 2 m / 70 cm [25 W] ($150, see reviews and manual and prog)
BTech UV-25X4 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [25 W] ($130, see reviews and manual and prog) [2017]
• Baofeng / BTech UV-2501+220 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [25 W] ($140, see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor and prog)
Requires 7 A during transmit
Currently part of our go-kits
BTech UV-50X2 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] ($160, see specs and reviews and manual and prog)
BTech UV-50X3 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [50 W] ($330, see specs [PDF] and reviews and manual and Miklor and RigPix and prog) [2016]
The 1.25 m band is only capable of 5 W
BTech UV-5001 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor and prog)
HYS TC-135 2 m / 70 cm [60 W] ($190, see specs and reviews and equivalent manual)
Icom IC-2000H 2 m [55 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1995]
Icom IC-207H 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1997]
Icom IC-208H 2 m / 70 cm [55 W] (see Universal Radio and specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2003]
Icom IC-2100H 2 m [55 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and service and RigPix and prog) [1997]
Icom IC-228H 2 m [45 W] (see resources and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1988]
Icom IC-229H 2 m [50 W] (see resources and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1990]
Icom IC-2300H 2 m [65 W] ($176, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2012]
Icom IC-2350H 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1995]
Icom IC-2400A 2 m / 70 cm [45 W, dual] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and RigReference) [1989]
Icom IC-25A 2 m [25 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1981]
The Icom IC-25H can transmit 45 W
Icom IC-2710H 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1996]
• Icom IC-2720H 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, XBR] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2002]
How to put the IC-2720H into cross-band repeater mode [PDF]
Icom IC-2730A 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($330, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2014]
Tends to momentarily draw much more than the specified 13 amps when keying up on greater than lowest power
How to put the IC-2730A into cross-band repeater mode (YouTube 2:16)
Does not ship with the mobile mounting bracket
Icom IC-28A 2 m [25 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1986]
The Icom IC-28H can transmit 45 W
Icom IC-2800H 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1999]
• Icom IC-2820H 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR, D-STAR optional] ($479, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2007]
How to put the IC-2820H into cross-band repeater mode
Icom IC-3200A 2 m / 70 cm [25 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1985]
Icom IC-3210A 2 m / 70 cm [25 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1988]
Icom IC-37A 1.25 m [25 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1986]
Icom IC-V3500 2 m [65 W] ($240, see specs and Universal Radio and brochure and prog) [2022]
Icom IC-V8000 2 m [75 W] (see specs and Universal Radio and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2002]
Icom ID-4100A 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, D-STAR, GPS, BT] ($390, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2017]
Icom ID-5100A 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, D-STAR, GPS, TS, BT, XBR] ($370, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2014]
Icom ID-880H 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, D-STAR] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and prog) [2009]
ID-880D manual and RigPix
ID-E880 manual and RigPix
Jetstream JT270MH 2 m / 70 cm [25 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor and prog)
Kenwood TM-221A 2 m [45 W] (see specs and reviews and Universal Radio and manual and RigPix) [1987]
• Kenwood TM-241A 2 m [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix [TM-241E]) [1995]
Kenwood TM-261A 2 m [50 W] (see specs and reviews and Universal Radio and manual and RigPix)
Kenwood TM-281A 2 m [65 W] ($143, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2011]
Kenwood TM-331A 1.25 m [25 W] (see specs and reviews and manual) [1989]
• Kenwood TM-D700A 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, APRS, GPS, XBR] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2000]
Kenwood TM-D710G 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, APRS, GPS, XBR] ($560, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2013]
Capable of transmitting its ID on both bands during cross-banding
Kenwood TM-731A 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1990]
Kenwood TM-733A 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] (see specs [733E] and reviews and manual and RigPix [733E]) [1994]
Intermod fix mod (Clint's Pages)
Kenwood TM-741A 2 m / 70 cm (1.25 m option) [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1992]
Kenwood TM-742A 2 m / 70 cm (1.25 m option) [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1994]
The TM-742AD simply adds a backlit mic
Kenwood TM-V7A 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1996]
Kenwood TM-V71A 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($335, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2007]
Capable of transmitting its ID on both bands in XBR mode
Kenwood TM-941A 2 m / 70 cm / 23 cm [50 W] (see specs and reviews and RigPix) [1991]
Leixen VV-898E 2 m / 70 cm [25 W] ($67, see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor and RigPix and prog)
Luiton LT-580 2 m / 70 cm [60 W] ($120, see specs and reviews and manual)
Luiton LT-898UV 2 m / 70 cm [10 W] ($70, see specs and reviews and manual and Miklor and prog)
The Leixen VV-898E, Jetstream JT270M, and Luiton LT-898UV all appear to be very similar, if not the same radio
• Motorola / Astro Spectra W7 (Model Series D43KXA) 2 m [50 W] (see reviews and brochure and original manual and better manual and prog and other)
Powerwerx DB-750X 2 m / 70 cm LMR [50 W, dual, XBR] ($345, see reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2013]
Manufacturer is Qixiang Electron Science & Technology
Can receive AM on 108 MHz to 136 MHz
QYT KT-7900D 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [25 W] ($84, see RigPix and prog) [2016]
Warning about using this radio by Clint Turner, KE7OEI (heavy spurs, etc.)
• QYT / Zastone KT-8900 2 m / 70 cm [25 W] ($90, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [2011]
QYT KT-980 Plus 2 m / 70 cm [75 W, dual] ($140, see reviews and prog)
Note: this replaces the KT-UV980 Plus
Radio Shack HTX-212 2 m [45 W] (see reviews and manual and RigPix)
Radio Shack HTX-242 2 m [45 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1998]
Radioddity DB25 2 m / 70 cm [25 W] ($86, see reviews and manual)
Radioddity QB25 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm [25 W] ($115, see reviews and manual)
TYT MD-9600 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, DMR, GPS] ($276, see reviews and manual and Miklor) [2017]
• TYT TH-7800 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($200, see reviews and manual and prog) [2015]
To put the TH-7800 in cross-band repeater mode, press the center button, turn the upper knob
of the Main side to X-RPT, press the upper knob to read XSTART, then press it once more
R and L special offer $230 including the PSU, or $200 without the PSU, both with free shipping
Firmware upgrade and programming software (for many TYT products)
$230 including the PSU, or
Article featuring the setup of a TH-7800 as an XBR (by Noji)
• TYT TH-7900 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($220, see reviews and manual and prog) [2021]
• TYT TH-8600 2 m / 70 cm [25 W, dual, WP] ($130, see reviews and manual and RigPix and prog)
R and L special offer $160 including the PSU, or $130 without the PSU, both with free shipping
Used very successfully at Stewart Falls during TERT
TYT TH-9000D 1.25 m [60 W] ($133, see reviews and manual and prog)
TYT TH-9800 10 m / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($227, see specs and reviews and original manual (13 MB) and RigPix and prog) [2012]
Note: supports only FM
R and L special offer $260 including the PSU
Programming software (to open the frequencies)
Wouxun KG-UV920P 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($260, see specs and reviews and manual page and RigPix [KG-UV920R] and prog) [2011]
Wouxun KG-UV950P 10 m / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] ($345, see reviews and manual page and RigPix and prog)
Note: supports only FM
Wouxun KG-UV980P 10 m / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] ($310, see manual and prog)
Note: supports only FM
R and L special offer $250 including the PSU
Yaesu FT-1500M 2 m [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2000]
Yaesu FT-1802M 2 m [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and Universal Radio and RigPix (E) and prog) [2006]
Yaesu FT-1900R 2 m [55 W] ($130, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2009]
Yaesu FT-1907R 70 cm [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and prog) [2009]
Yaesu FT-2200 2 m [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1994]
Yaesu FT-227R 2 m [10 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1977]
Yaesu FT-2400H 2 m [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1990]
Yaesu FT-2500H 2 m [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1996]
Yaesu FT-2600M 2 m [60 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1999]
Yaesu FT-2800M 2 m [65 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2003]
Yaesu FT-290R 2 m [2.5 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1981]
• Yaesu FT-2900R 2 m mobile [75 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and service manual and RigPix and prog) [2009]
Was installed for years as our 2 m home base station
Currently installed in Lisa's vehicle
Yaesu FT-2980R 2 m mobile [80 W] ($190, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2017]
Yaesu FT-3000M 2 m [70 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1997]
Yaesu FT-4700RH 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1989]
Yaesu FT-5200 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [199x]
The FT-5100 is similar, but its head is not removable
Yaesu FT-7800R 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2003]
Yaesu FT-7900R 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] ($273, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2009]
Yaesu FT-8000R 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2003]
Yaesu FT-8100R 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1997]
• Yaesu FT-8800R 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2003]
Currently installed in my vehicle and another in Lisa's shack
To put the unit in XBR (cross-band repeater) mode, press the center button, turn the upper knob
of the Main side to X-RPT, press the upper knob to read XSTART, then press it once more
To reset, hold left V/M while powering on, rotate right tuning knob to select reset level
The RT Systems cable will work with CHIRP
Yaesu FT-8900R 10 m / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, dual, XBR] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2002]
Note: supports only FM
• Yaesu FT-90R 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1999]
Yaesu FTM-10R 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix) [2007]
Does not come with a microphone, since the built-in mic is activated by the PTT button on the top of the radio
Yaesu FTM-100DR 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, GPS, APRS] ($300, see specs and reviews and manual (48 MB) and RigPix [DE] and prog) [2015]
Yaesu FTM-300DR 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, GPS, C4FM, BT] ($420, see specs and reviews and manual (17 MB) and RigPix and prog) [2020]
Yaesu FTM-3100R 2 m [65 W] ($150, see specs and reviews and manual and prog) [2016]
Yaesu FTM-3200DR 2 m [65 W, C4FM] (see specs and reviews and manual (17 MB) and RigPix and prog) [2016]
Yaesu FTM-350R 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, GPS, BT] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2009]
The FTM-350AR adds APRS
Yaesu FTM-400XDR 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, GPS, APRS] ($570, see specs and reviews and manual [71 MB] and brochure and RigPix [DE] and prog) [2012]
Yaesu FTM-6000R 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, BT] ($260, see reviews and manual (7 MB) and RigPix and prog) [2021]
Yaesu FTM-7250DR 2 m / 70 cm [50 W, AMS, C4FM] ($190, see specs and reviews and manual (7 MB) and RigPix and prog) [2018]
Zastone Z-218 2 m / 70 cm [25 W] ($50, see reviews)
Zastone ZT-D9000 2 m / 70 cm [40 W] ($251, see specs and reviews and manual) [2015]

Portable HF

Ailunce HS2 HF / 2 m / 70 cm SDR [30 W] ($500, see specs) [2019]
This is NOT made for US operators, because it doesn't transmit on 7.200 to 7.300 MHz, 146.000 to 148.000 MHz, and 440.000 to 450.000 MHz
Built-in tuner 3.0:1 for 160 meters through 6 meters
BG2FX FX-4CR HF SDR [20 W] (see reviews) [2023]
Elecraft K2 HF kit SDR [15 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1998]
Elecraft K2/100 HF kit SDR [100 W] (see reviews and manual and RigPix) [1998]
Elecraft K3/100 HF / 6 m SDR [100 W] (see reviews and RigPix) [2007]
Elecraft KX1 40 m / 20 m SDR [4 W, CW] (see reviews and manual and RigPix) [2003]
Elecraft KX3 HF / 6 m SDR [10 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [2011]
Kenwood TS-50S HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix) [1993]
Icom IC-705 HF / WARC / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm [10 W, QRP, TS, BT, WLAN, GPS] ($1300, see specs and brochure and RigPix) [2020]
Icom IC-706 HF / 6 m / 2 m [100 W] (see specs [MKIIG] and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1995]
LNR Precision Mountain Topper MTR3B 40-30-20 m [3 W] (QRP, CW) (see reviews and manual) [2014]
LNR Precision Mountain Topper MTR4B 80-40-30-20 m [5 W] (QRP, CW) ($350, see reviews and manual) [2014]
MFJ MFJ-9420 20 m [10 W] (QRP, SSB) ($300, see specs [MKIIG] and reviews and manual and DXE)
Radio Shack HTX-10 10 m [25 W] mobile (see reviews and manual and RigPix) [1999]
Realistic HTX-100 10 m [25 W] mobile (see reviews and manual and RigPix) [1988]
Shengda SD109G HF SDR [10 W] ($280, see XX) [2017]
Xiegu G1M 80-40-20-15 m SDR [5 W, QRP] ($280, see reviews and MFJ) [2020]
Xiegu G90 HF SDR [20 W] ($450, see reviews and manual and MFJ) [2019]
Built-in tuner
Xiegu X108G HF SDR [20 W] ($759, see reviews and RigPix) [2015]
Xiegu X5105 HF / 6 m SDR [5 W, QRP] ($669, see reviews and manual and RigPix) [2017]
Xiegu X6100 HF / 6 m SDR [10 W, QRP, TS, BT, WLAN, GPS] ($600, see reviews and manual) [2022]
Built-in tuner (4.5:1)
• Yaesu FT-100D HF / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2000]
• Yaesu FC-20 autotuner (see reviews and specs and manual) 150 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz (3.0:1)
Blown VHF / UHF final replacement (Clint's Pages)
Yaesu FT-70G HF [10 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and prog)
The FT-70F is a channelized version with 11 fixed channels
Can be used with the FC-70M or FC-70P tuner and YA-70 tripod antenna
Can work LSB only with the optional 10F-2.4DL filter
Yaesu FT-817ND HF / WARC / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm [5 W, QRP] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix) [2004]
Note: the FT-817ND includes the 60-meter band, the seemingly only difference between it and the original FT-817
See Clint's FT-817 pages (KA7OEI) for just about anything you've ever wanted to know about the Yaesu FT-817
Yaesu FT-818ND HF / WARC / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm [6 W, QRP] (see specs and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2018]
• Yaesu FT-857D [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and service manual and RigPix and prog) [2004]
Yaesu FC-40 autotuner ($275, see reviews and specs and manual) 100 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz
Designed for the FT-897D and, according to the summary, also meant for the FT-450
Yaesu FT-891 HF / WARC / 6 m [100 W] ($640, see specs and reviews and manual [19 MB] and brochure and RigPix and RigReference and prog) [2016]
Yaesu FC-50 autotuner ($330, see specs) 100 W, 1.8 to 29.7 MHz
YouKits TJ2B 40-20-17 m [5 W, SSB only] ($329, see reviews and manual)

Base station HF

Alinco DX-70TH HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix) [1996]
Note: the DX-70T and DX-70TD ('D' stands for discontinued) are the 10 W QRP versions
Alinco DX-SR8T HF [100 W] ($480, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2009]
Alinco DX-SR9T HF [100 W, SDR] ($566, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2012]
Elecraft K4 HF / 6 m SDR [100 W] (see $4100, see reviews and manual and RigPix) [2019]
FlexRadio Systems FLEX-3000 HF / 6 m SDR [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigReference) [2009]
FlexRadio Systems FLEX-6300 HF / 6 m SDR [100 W] (see specs and reviews and RigPix) [2012]
FlexRadio Systems FLEX-6400 HF / 6 m SDR [100 W] (see specs and reviews and RigReference and RigPix) [2017]
FTGMDC Feitong FT-808 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and more)
Heathkit SB-102 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1970]
Icom IC-7000 HF / VHF / UHF portable [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2005]
Icom IC-701 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1978]
Icom IC-703 HF portable base [10 W, QRP] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2002]
Icom IC-706 HF / 6 m / 2 m portable base [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1995]
Icom IC-706MKIIG HF / VHF / UHF portable base [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [1999]
Icom IC-707 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1993]
Icom IC-7100 mobile [100 W] ($1100, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2012]
• Icom IC-718 HF [100 W] ($600, see specs and Universal Radio and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2000]
• Icom AT-180 autotuner ($460, see Universal Radio and reviews and specs and specs and manual and DXE) 8 to 120 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz (3.0:1)
• Icom PS-125 power supply (reviews and specs and manual and DXE) 13.8 VDC, 25 A
• Icom SM-20 8-pin desk mic (see reviews)
Icom SP-21 8-ohm speaker (see reviews and DXE) 3 W
Video showing basic usage (Michael Martens, KB9VBR) [Youtube 9:19]
Service manual
Icom IC-720A HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1980]
Icom IC-7200 HF / 6 m [100 W] ($800, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and RigReference) [2007]
Icom IC-721S HF [10 W] (see manual [Japanese] and RigPix) [1981]
Icom IC-726 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigReference and RigPix) [1990]
• Icom IC-728 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigReference and RigPix) [1992]
Icom IC-729 HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigReference and RigPix) [1992]
Icom IC-730 HF (80 to 10) [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and RigReference) [1981]
• Icom IC-7300 HF / 6 m [100 W] ($1150, see specs and reviews and manual [23 MB] and RigPix and prog) [2016]
Built-in tuner (3.0:1)
Icom PS-126 power supply (reviews and specs and DXE) 13.8 VDC, 25 A
Which is better...the Icom IC-7300 or the Yaesu FT-991A ? (04-13-2020)
Video showing how to optimize the audio output (TouTube 7:45, by KØLWC)
Extended user manual (35 MB)
Service manual
Schematic
Sherwood assessment (12-2016, Rob Sherwood NCØB)
• Icom IC-735 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and schematics and RigPix and MTS Repair) [1985]
• Icom PS-55 power supply (see reviews and manual and RigPix) [198x] 13.8 VDC, 20 A
• Icom AT-150 autotuner (see reviews and specs and manual) 8 to 100 W, 1.8 to 30.0 MHz
Icom IC-736 HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1994]
Built-in power supply, internal tuner
Icom IC-737 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and RigReference) [1993]
Built-in tuner
The IC-737A adds VOX capability (see RigPix and manual)
Icom IC-738 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and RigReference) [1994]
Icom IC-740 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and RigReference) [1982]
No general coverage
Icom PS-15 power supply (see reviews and manual and RigPix) [198x] 13.8 V 20 A
Icom AT-100 autotuner (see reviews and specs and manual and RigPix) [1980] 8 to 100 W, 3.5 to 30.0 MHz
Icom IC-7400 HF / 6 m / 2 m [100 W] (see reviews and manual and RigPix) [2001]
This is the European version of the Icom IC-746PRO
Icom IC-7410 HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2011]
Icom IC-745 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and RigReference) [1983]
Icom IC-746 HF / 6 m / 2 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and RigReference and prog) [1997]
Icom IC-746PRO HF / 6 m / 2 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2001]
Icom IC-751A HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1985]
Icom IC-756 HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1996]
Built-in tuner (3.0:1)
Icom IC-756PRO HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2000]
Built-in tuner (3.0:1)
Icom IC-756PRO II HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2002]
Built-in tuner (3.0:1)
Icom IC-756PRO III HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2003]
Built-in tuner (3.0:1)
Icom IC-7600 HF / 6 m [100 W] ($2730, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2008]
Icom IC-7610 HF / 6 m [100 W] ($3900, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2017]
Icom IC-761 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1989]
Built-in power supply
Icom IC-765 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual [5.6 MB] and RigPix) [1987]
Built-in power supply
Icom IC-7700 HF / 6 m [200 W] ($5950, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2007]
Built-in power supply
Icom IC-7800 HF / 6 m [200 W] ($3,000, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2003]
Built-in power supply
Icom IC-781 HF [150 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and RigReference) [1987]
Built-in power supply
Icom IC-7850 HF / 6 m [200 W] (see specs and reviews and RigPix and prog) [2015]
Built-in power supply
Only 150 were released worldwide, mostly to commemorate the Icom 50-year anniversary
Icom IC-7851 HF / 6 m [200 W] ($12,500, see specs and reviews and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2015]
Built-in power supply
Icom IC-9100 base station [100 W] ($2500, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2010]
Kenwood TS-120S HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1979]
No general coverage
Kenwood TS-130SE HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [198x]
Kenwood TS-140S HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1987]
Kenwood AT-250 autotuner (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1983] 8 to 150 W, 1.8 to 30.0 MHz (2.5:1)
Kenwood TS-180S HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1979]
No general coverage
Kenwood TS-2000 base station [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2000]
Kenwood TS-430S HF [250 W] (see specs and reviews and manual (36 MB) and RigPix) [1983]
Kenwood PS-430 power supply (see RigPix) 13.8 V 20 A
Kenwood AT-130 autotuner (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) 100 W, 3.5 to 29.7 MHz [198x]
Kenwood AT-250B autotuner (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) 8 to 150 W, 1.8 to 30.0 MHz (2.5:1)
Can also be used with the Kenwood TS-440S
Kenwood TS-440S HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1986]
TS-440SAT has a built-in tuner
The TS-440S is manufactured with the SSB output power set at 100 watts, without presenting a control to adjust the setting
• Kenwood TS-450S HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual (68 MB) and RigPix and prog) [198x]
TS-450SAT has the built-in AT-450 tuner
Kenwood TS-480HX / TS-480SAT HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2004]
TS-480HX outputs 200 W, requiring 41 A at maximum power
TS-480SAT has a built-in tuner
Kenwood TS-520S HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual [40 MB] and RigPix) [1977]
Built-in power supply, no general coverage, two-tube final
Kenwood TS-530S HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1981]
Built-in power supply, no general coverage, two-tube final
The TS-530SP comes with a notch filter
Kenwood TS-570D HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual [6 MB] and RigPix and prog) [1997]
Built-in tuner (3.0:1)
TS-570S covers 6 meters as well
Kenwood TS-590S HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual [6 MB] and RigPix and prog) [2010]
Kenwood PS-60 13.8 VDC 25 A switching ($436, see reviews and manual and DXE)
Kenwood TS-590SG HF / 6 m [100 W] ($1380, see specs and reviews and manual [5 MB] and RigPix and prog) [2014]
Kenwood TS-680S HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual [42 MB] and RigPix) [1989]
Kenwood TS-690S HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual [68 MB] and RigPix and prog) [1991]
Identical to the TS-450S, plus transmits 6 meters
Kenwood TS-820S HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual [41.6 MB] and RigPix) [1976]
Built-in power supply, no general coverage, two-tube final
Kenwood TS-830S HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual [21 MB] and RigPix) [1980]
Built-in power supply, no general coverage, two-tube final
Kenwood TS-850S HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual [64.6 MB] and RigPix and prog) [199x]
TS-850SAT has the built-in AT-850 tuner
Kenwood TS-870S HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1995]
Kenwood TS-890S HF / 6 m [100 W] ($3300, see specs and reviews and manual [20 MB] and brochure and RigPix) [2018]
Built-in tuner (3.0:1)
Kenwood TS-930S HF [250 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1982]
Built-in power supply
TS-930SAT has the built-in AT-930 tuner
Kenwood TS-940S HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1985]
Built-in power supply
Kenwood TS-950S HF [150 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1992]
Built-in power supply, built-in tuner
Kenwood TS-950SDX HF [150 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1992]
Built-in power supply, built-in tuner, built-in TCXO
Kenwood TS-990S HF / 6 m [200 W] ($6500, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix) [2012]
Built-in power supply, built-in tuner (3.0:1)
Ten-Tec 516 Argonaut V HF [20 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [2003]
Ten-Tec 536 Delta II HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and RigPix) [1991]
Ten-Tec 560 Corsair HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and RigPix) [1982]
Ten-Tec 562 Omni V HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1988]
Ten-Tec 563 Omni VI HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1992]
Ten-Tec 564 Omni VI Plus HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1997]
Ten-Tec 565 Orion HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [2002]
Ten-Tec 588 Omni VII HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [2006]
Ten-Tec 599AT Eagle HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [2010]
Yaesu FTdx-10 HF / 6 m [100 W, SDR] ($1600, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [2020]
Yaesu FT-100 (older) HF (80 to 10) [150 W] (see specs and RigPix and RigReference) [1966]
Two-tube final
Yaesu FT-1000D HF [200 W] (see specs and reviews and Universal Radio and manual [35 MB] and brochure and RigPix and prog) [1989]
Note: the FT-1000D has the BP filter, TXCO, and several other filters
Built-in tuner (3.0:1), built-in power supply
Yaesu FT-1000MP HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1995]
Note: the FT-1000MP/DC is only powered by 13.5 VDC
Built-in power supply
Yeasu FT DX 101D HF / 6 m [100 W] ($3060, see specs and reviews (?) and manual and brochure and RigPix and cable) [2019]
FT DX 101MP outputs 200 W
Yaesu FT-101E HF [260 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and service manual and RigPix) [1975]
Note: the FT-101EE does not have the RF processor
Two-tube final, built-in power supply
Yaesu FT-102 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1982]
Three-tube (6146B) final, built-in power supply, no general coverage
Yaesu FT-107M HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1980]
No general coverage
Yaesu FT DX 1200 HF / 6 m [100 W] ($1330, see specs and reviews and manual [35 MB] and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2013]
Built-in tuner (3.0:1)
Yaesu FT-180A HF [100 W] (see specs (brochure) and manual and RigPix) [1965]
No general coverage
Yaesu FT-2000 HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual [6 MB] and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2007]
Note: the FT-2000D transmits up to 200 W
Built-in power supply
Yaesu FT DX 3000D HF / 6 m [100 W] ($1830, see specs and reviews and manual [33 MB] and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2012]
Glowing review by Dave Cassler
Yaesu FT-301SD HF [10 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1975]
Two-tube final, no general coverage
The FT-301S has an analog dial while the FT-301SD has a digital readout
Yaesu FT-450 HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2007]
FT-450AT has a built-in ATU-450 tuner
Yaesu FT-450D HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual [6.5 MB] and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2013]
Built-in tuner (3.0:1)
Yaesu FT DX 5000MP HF / 6 m [200 W] ($3400, see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2009]
RigPix for FT DX 5000D
RigPix for FT DX 5000
Yaesu FT-501 80 m to 10 m [200 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and RigReference) [1978]
Two-tube final, built-in power supply, no general coverage, nixie-tube display
Yaesu FT-7 80 m to 10 m [10 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1977]
Yaesu FT-707 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and manual and RigPix and RigReference) [1980]
Yaesu FC-707 autotuner (see specs and reviews) 150 W, 80 m to 10 m
Yaesu FT-710 AESS HF / 6 m [100 W] ($1300, see reviews and manual [36 MB] and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2022]
Built-in tuner
Yaesu FT-726R 2 m / 6 m / 70 cm [10 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and RigReference) [1983]
Yaesu FT-747GX HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1987]
• Yaesu FT-757GX HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1983]
• Yaesu FP-757GX power supply (see manual) 13.8 V 20 A
• Yaesu FC-757AT autotuner (see reviews and specs and manual) 8 to 150 W, 1.8 to 30.0 MHz
Can also be used with the Yaesu FT-980
• Yaesu MD-1B8 8-pin desk (see reviews)
Yaesu FT-757GXII HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1987]
Yaesu FT-767GX HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1986]
Built-in power supply
Yaesu FT-77 HF (10 m to 80) [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and RigReference) [1983]
Yaesu FP-700 power supply and speaker (see RigPix) 20 A
• Yaesu FT-840 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and RigReference and prog) [1993]
• Yaesu FC-10 autotuner (see reviews and specs) 100 W, 1.8 to 30.0 MHz (3.0:1)
Yaesu FT-847 base station [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and RigReference and prog) [1998]
• Yaesu FT-857D HF / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm portable [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and service manual and RigPix and prog) [2004]
Yaesu FC-40 autotuner ($275, see reviews and specs and manual) 100 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz
Designed for the FT-897D and, according to the summary, also meant for the FT-450
Currently being used as our HF home base station
Yaesu FT-890 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and service and RigPix and RigReference and prog) [1992]
FT-890AT has the built-in ATU-2 tuner
Yaesu FT-897D portable base [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2004]
Yaesu FC-30 autotuner ($240, see reviews) 100 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz
LDG AT-897 Plus autotuner ($180, see specs and reviews) 100 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz (10.0:1)
Yaesu FT-900 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and RigReference and prog) [1994]
FT-900AT has the built-in ATU-2 tuner
Yaesu FT DX 9000/MP HF / 6 m [400 W] ($9300, see specs and reviews and manual [24 MB] and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2005]
Built-in power supply
• Yaesu FT-901DM HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and RigReference) [1978]
Two-tube final, built-in power supply, no general coverage
Yaesu FT-920 HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and RigReference and prog) [1997]
Built-in tuner (3.0:1)
Yaesu FT-950 HF / 6 m [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual [6.3 MB] and brochure and RigPix and RigReference and prog) [2007]
Built-in tuner
Yaesu FT-980 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1983]
Built-in power supply
Yaesu FT-990 HF [100 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [1991]
Built-in power supply
Yaesu FT-991 portable base [100 W] (see specs and manual [28 MB] and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2014]
Yaesu FT-991A portable base [100 W] ($1270, see specs and reviews and manual [36 MB] and brochure and RigPix and prog) [2016]
Built-in tuner (3.0:1)
Which is better...the Icom IC-7300 or the Yaesu FT-991A ? (04-13-2020)

Repeater

Yaesu DR-1X 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] (see specs and reviews)
Yaesu DR-2X 2 m / 70 cm [50 W] (see specs and reviews and manual)

Base Station VHF / UHF

Icom IC-120 23 cm FM [1 W] (see specs and manual and RigPix) [1983]
Icom IC-211 2 m FM / SSB / CW [10 W] (see reviews and manual and RigPix) [1976]
Icom IC-22S 2 m FM [10 W] (see reviews and manual and RigPix) [1972]
Icom IC-251A 2 m FM / SSB / CW [10 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1980]
Icom IC-271A 2 m FM / SSB / CW [25 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1983]
Icom IC-820H 2 m / 70 cm FM / SSB [45 W] (see resources and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1994]
Icom IC-821H 2 m / 70 cm FM / SSB [45 W] (see resources and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1996]
Icom IC-905 porable (2 m / 70 cm / 23 cm) and S-band (2400) and and SHF (5600 / 10 GHz) SDR QRP [10 W] ($3500, see RigPix and video) [2023]
Has a waterfall, D-STAR, 1.2 lbs
The CX-10G transverter is required for 10 GHz operation
Can send / receive photos
Icom IC-910H 2 m / 70 cm / 23 cm FM / SSB / CW [100 W] (see specs and reviews and Universal Radio and manual and RigPix) [2000]
Targeted for satellite work
Icom IC-9700 2 m / 70 cm / 1.2 GHz [100 W] ($1500, see Universal and specs and reviews and manual and RigPix and prog) [2019]
Kenwood TM-2550A 2 m mobile / [45 W] (see resources and reviews (TM-2570A) and manual and RigPix) [1982]
Kenwood TR-751A 2 m [25 W] (see resources and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1986]
Kenwood TR-7800 2 m FM [25 W] (see resources and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1980]
Kenwood TR-7850 2 m FM [45 W] (see resources and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1981]
Kenwood TR-7950 2 m [45 W] (see resources and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1982]
CTCSS board is optional
The TR-7930 can output 25 W
Kenwood TR-9000 2 m FM / SSB / CW [10 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1980]
Kenwood TS-700A 2 m [10 W] (see specs and reviews and RigPix) [1975]
Can accept either 13.8 VDC or 120 VAC
The TS-700S is very similar (specs and reviews and RigPix)
Kenwood TS-711A 2 m FM / SSB [25 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and manual and RigPix) [1984]
Kenwood TS-770 2 m / 70 cm [10 W] (see specs and reviews and RigPix) [1979]
Yaesu FT-212RH 2 m mobile / [45 W] (see resources and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1988]
Yaesu FT-221 2 m [10 W] (see specs and reviews and RigPix) [1975]
Built-in power supply
The FT-221R is 12 W : (see specs and manual and RigPix) [1976]
Yaesu FT-480R 2 m [30 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1980]
Yaesu FT-680R 6 m [10 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix)
Yaesu FT-726R 6 m / 2 m [10 W] (see specs and manual and reviews and RigPix) [1983]
Yaesu FT-736R 6 m / 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm / 23 cm [25 W] (see specs and reviews and RigPix) [1988]

HF handheld

AEA DX Handy Ten 10 m [2 W] (see reviews and RigPix) [1980]
Albrecht AE-201S 10 m [4 W] (see specs and manual and RigPix) [2000]
Tokyo Hy-Power HT-750 40 m / 15 m / 6 m [3 W] (see reviews and manual and RigPix) [1992]

Other

• HF Signals BITX40 40 m [7 W] SSB kit (see specs and manual and schematics)
Kenwood TK-880 70 cm mobile [15 W] (see brochure and reviews and manual)
This is a trunked radio
• Kenwood TK-981 (Ver 2) 33 cm [15 W] (see specs and reviews and manual and brochure) [2001]
This is a trunked radio
• QRPme / Rockmite ][ 40 40 m [500 mW] CW kit (see specs and manual and reviews)

Transceiver programming

Note: once in a while people ask me for help programming their radios, and in response I ask two questions: Which frequencies?, and In which order? Often their answers are I don't care or All of them, and I don't know, respectively. Then I tell them that, in my opinion, they should only program their radios with about thirty or fewer frequencies, unless they're certain they'll actually use more because, for instance, they travel a lot.

Manual (field) programming guides

Baofeng UV-5R, UV-5RA, GT-3, BF-F8, BF-F9 (graphical version and poster) Baofeng UV-82, UV-82HP, UV-82L, UV-82C, UV-82X, UV-89 (and poster) Baofeng UV-B5, UV-B6 Icom IC-V85, IC-V80 Kenwood TH-F6A Quansheng TG-UV2 Realistic / RadioShack HTX-202 Wouxun KG-816 Wouxun KG-UV8D Yaesu FT-60R (and poster) Yaesu VX-7R Yaesu FT-2900R Icom IC-2720H, IC-2710H

Programming the UV-82 YouTube™ video (4:19)

Software programming

CHIRP free radio programming software
• Detailed instructions on how to use CHIRP
• CHIRP is constantly being updated and improved, to work on more and more radio models, but often has major or minor issues when attempting to program Baofeng HTs, depending on the radio firmware version, and most Baofeng firmware cannot be updated; however, the majority of problems I've seen have been user errors
• Use the online instructions to install the Prolific 3.2.0.0 driver (download, rename the extension to .exe, then run it) if you're not running Windows 10™
• Click IMG to download the image file (CHIRP accepts files with the .chirp extension)
• Consider customizing your list for the following entries:
  • AREA = your own area or stake name and (typically simplex) frequency
  • CITY = your own city name and (typically simplex) frequency
  • WX1 = the best of the seven weather channels for your area
  • UTPS = the best Utah Public Safety frequency in your area

Make and Model	UT Co	SL Co	North	South	NEast	Central	SEast	All UT
Baofeng BF-F8	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Baofeng BF-F8HP	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Baofeng GT-3	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Baofeng GT-3TP	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Baofeng GT-5R	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Baofeng UV-3R	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Baofeng UV-5R	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF
Baofeng UV-5XP (use Baofeng BF-F8HP)	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Baofeng UV-6R	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Baofeng UV-82	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Baofeng UV-82HP	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Baofeng UV-9R	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Baofeng UV-B5	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
BTech UV-5X3	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Retevis RT85	IMG CSV PDF
TYT TH-UV88	IMG CSV PDF
TYT TTH-7800	IMG CSV PDF
Wouxun KG-816	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Wouxun KG-UV8E	IMG CSV PDF
Yaesu FT-4XR	IMG CSV PDF
Yaesu FT-60R	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Yaesu VX-7R	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Yaesu VX-8R	IMG CSV PDF	IMG CSV PDF		IMG CSV PDF				IMG CSV PDF
Yaesu FT-2900R	PDF
Yaesu FT-8800R	IMG CSV PDF
Other	CSV PDF	CSV PDF		CSV PDF				CSV PDF
Make and Model	UT Co	SL Co	North	South	NEast	Central	SEast	All UT

RT Systems NOT free PC software, but probably the best there is (Mac supported for some radio models)

The big antenna list

VHF / UHF antennas

VHF / UHF — handheld

ABBREE AR-152A 2 m / 70 cm half-wave tactical "blade" foldable ($12) SMA-F / 19 in / 20 W / 0.0 dBd
For the SMA-M version see Amazon
ABBREE AR-152A 2 m / 70 cm half-wave tactical "blade" foldable ($20) SMA-F / 43 in / 20 W / 5.0 dBi
For the SMA-M version see Amazon
Comet SMA-503 2 m / 70 cm mini-whip ($30, see reviews and Amazon and DXE) SMA-M / 9 in / 10 W
• Diamond RH771 2 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave whip ($8, see reviews) 10 W
Currently installed on some of my Baofeng radios
Diamond SRH519 2 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave whip ($27, see reviews and Amazon and DXE) SMA-M / 7.75 in / 10 W / 3.0 dBi
Diamond SRH77CA 2 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave whip ($23, see reviews and Amazon and DXE) SMA-M / 15 in / 10 W / 6.0 dBi
Diamond SRJ77CA 2 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave whip ($25, see reviews and Amazon and DXE) SMA-F / 15 in / 10 W / 6.0 dBi
ExpertPower XP-669C 2 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave whip ($13, see video review) SMA-F / 8 in / 10 W
• HYS Tactical 2 m / 70 cm half-wave tactical "blade" foldable ($24, see reviews and Miklor and QST) SMA-F / 31 in / 20 W / 3.2 dBi
For the SMA-M version see Amazon
• Retech RHA-771 2 m 1/4-wave whip ($8, see reviews) 20 W / 0.0 dBd
This has worked well on my Yaesu FT-60R
• Nagoya NA-771 2 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave whip ($17, see reviews and Miklor) 10 W / 0.0 dBd
• Nagoya NA-775 2 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave (40 cm) whip ($21, see reviews) 10 W / 0.4 dBd
Currently installed on some of my Baofeng radios
• Nagoya NA-320A 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave (45 cm) whip ($18, see reviews and Miklor) 10 W / 2.15 dBi
Formerly used with our BTech UV-5X3 radios, but were too long for our go-bags
• SignalStuff Super-Elastic Signal Stick 2 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave nitinal (nickel-titanium-aluminum) flexible whip ($20, see reviews and test video) SMA-F / 19 in / 10 W
Also available in SMA-M and BNC
Currently installed on several of my Baofeng HTs
Very difficult-to-beat antenna for performance, flexibility, and weight for the price
TAC-SMA 2 m / 70 cm half-wave tactical "blade" foldable ($40) SMA-M / 31 in / 10 W / 5.2 dBi

Telescopic / telescoping

Diamond RH205 2 m half-wave ($27, see reviews and DXE) BNC / 9 to 53 in / 50 W / 9.0 dBi
Used in the portable repeater kit
Diamond RH789 95 MHz to 1100 MHz 1/4-wave fold-over ($33, see reviews and DXE) BNC / 8 to 32 in / 10 W / 2.15 to 3.2 dBi
MFJ MFJ-1714 Long Ranger 2 m half-wave ($17, see reviews) BNC / 5 W / 0.85 dBd
For the SMA version see MFJ-1714S
• Nagoya NA-767 2 m / 70 cm half-wave (38 in) ($17, see reviews) BNC / 10 W / 2.15 dBi
Currently installed in our go-kits, and works very well, but no longer comes in SMA (only in BNC)
• Pryme AL-800 2 m / 70 cm half-wave ($23, see reviews and Miklor) SMA / 50 W / 1.1 dBd
Previously installed in our go-kits and several HTs, but has low-quality construction, is a bit top-heavy, and breaks way too easily
• Smiley Halfwave 2 Meter 2 m half-wave ($36, see reviews) SMA / 8 to 36 in / 25 W / 7.0 dBd
Currently installed on my Yaesu FT-60R, Baofeng GT-3TP, and Realistic HTX-202
• Smiley Super Stick II 2 m 5/8-wave ($25, see reviews) SMA / 10 to 48 in / 50 W / 9.0 dBi (with counterpoise)
Currently installed on my Icom IC-V85, along with a 2-meter (19 ½") counterpoise
• Smiley Tri Band 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave ($25, see reviews) SMA / 5 to 17 in / 50 W / 9.0 dBi
Currently installed on our BTech UV-5X3 HTs in our go-bags
• VPD Antenna 6-meter 6 m 1/4-wave ($25) BNC / 8 to 46 in / 10 W

VHF / UHF — mobile

Browning BR-137 dual-band vertical ($53, see reviews) NMO / 22 in / 100 W / 3 dBi
Browning BR-450 70 cm 2 x 5/8-wave collinear vertical ($35, see reviews) NMO / 35 in / 200 W / 5.5 dBd (450 MHz to 470 MHz)
Comet CA-2X4SR(NMO) 2 m / 70 cm 7/8-wave vertical fold-over ($65 PL-259 / $65 NMO, see reviews and DXE) PL-259 (NMO) / 40 in / 150 W / 3.8-6.2 dBi
Comet CSB-790A 2 m / 70 cm 7/8-wave vertical fold-over ($100, see reviews and DXE) PL-259 / 62 in / 150 W / 5.1-7.7 dBi
Comet SBB-15NMO 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm 6/8-wave vertical fold-over ($85, see reviews and DXE) PL-259 / 61 in / 120 W / 4.5-7.2 dBi
• Comet SBB-25NMO 2 m 5/8-wave fold-over vertical ($49, see Amazon or reviews) NMO 200 W / 4.1 dBi gain
Currently mounted on our Nissan Xterra
Comet SBB-25 is the PL-259 version ($49, see Amazon)
Comet SBB-5(NMO) 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical fold-over ($59, see reviews) PL-259 (NMO) / 38 in / 120 W / 3.0 dBi
Comet SBB-7(NMO) 2 m / 70 cm 5/8-wave vertical fold-over ($80, see reviews) PL-259 (NMO) / 55 in / 70 W / 4.5 dBi
Comet SS-680SB(NMO) 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical spring-base ($47, see reviews) PL-259 (NMO) / 80 W / 2.15 dBi
Comet UHV-4 quad-band (10 m / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm) half-wave vertical fold-over ($120, see reviews) PL-259 / 54 in / 100 W / 0.0 dBd
Diamond AZ507RSP 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical spring-base ($47, see DXE) PL-259 / 28 in / 50 W / 2.15-4.9 dBi
Diamond CR320A 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave vertical fold-over ($80, see reviews and DXE) PL-259 / 37 in / 200 W / 2.15-5.5 dBi
Diamond CR8900A quad-band (10 m / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm) half-wave vertical fold-over ($100, see reviews and DXE) PL-259 / 50 in / 60 W / 2.15-5.5 dBi
Diamond HV7A quad-band (10 m / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm) half-wave vertical fold-over ($110, see reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 50 in / 200 W / 2.15-5.5 dBi
Diamond NR72BNMO dual-band (2 m / 70 cm) quarter-wave vertical ($40, see reviews and Amazon and DXE) NMO / 14 in / 100 W / 2.15 dBi
• Diamond NR770HNMO 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical fold-over ($54, see reviews) NMO / 39 in / 200 W / 3.0-5.5 dBi
Currently installed on my Nissan Versa Note
• Diamond NR770HB 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical fold-over ($54, see reviews) PL-259 / 39 in / 200 W / 3.0-5.5 dBi
Diamond SG7500NMO 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical fold-over ($73, see reviews and DXE) NMO / 41 in / 150 W / 3.5-6.0 dBi
Diamond SG7900ANMO 2 m / 70 cm 7/8-wave vertical fold-over ($115, see reviews and DXE) NMO (also PL-259) / 62 in / 150 W / 5.0-7.6 dBi
Hustler LMC-270 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical ($37, see reviews and Amazon) NMO / 38 in / 100 W / 2.4-4.0 dBi
• Hustler SF-2 2 m 5/8-wave vertical ($20, see reviews and manual) 100 W / 3.4 dBi
Currently being used as a component in my (semi) portable kit, along with the Hustler MKR-2 (Amazon) counterpoise, when I really need to transmit omnidirectionally as far as possible by simplex
Previously installed on my house and my car for several years each
Larsen (PulseLarsen) KG2/70CXPL 2 m / 70 cm glass-mount ($130, see reviews and DXE) PL-259 / 33 in / 100 W / 2.15 dBi
Larsen NMO 2/70B 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical (85 cm) NMO ($70, see reviews) 200 W / 1.6 dBd
MFJ MFJ-1412B 2 m / 70 cm half-wave whip ($30, see reviews) 200 W / 0.85 dBd
MFJ MFJ-1432 2 m / 70 cm 7/8-wave vertical fold-over ($65, see reviews and manual and DXE) PL-259 / 63 in / 150 W / 5.0-7.6 dBi
MFJ MFJ-1434 tri-band (2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm) half-wave vertical fold-over ($95, see Amazon and DXE) SO-239 (NMO adapter) / 38 in / 100 W / 2.15-5.5 dBi
MFJ MFJ-1724B 2 m / 70 cm quarter-wave vertical mag-mount ($35, see reviews and DXE) 19 in / 300 W / 2.1-3.0 dBi
Nagoya NL-770R 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical ($13, , see reviews) PL-259 / 38 in / 150 W / 3.0-5.5 dBi
• Nagoya TB-320A 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical fold-over PL-259 (39 in) whip ($58, see reviews and Miklor) 200 W / 5.5 dBi
• Nagoya UT-108 2 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave vertical mag-mount ($23, see reviews) SMA-F / 20 in / 20 W
Used successfully on my vehicle for several months, but has a weak magnet
Nagoya UT-72 2 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave vertical mag-mount ($28, see reviews) PL-259 / 20 in / 80 W / 3.5 dBi
Rugged Radios VHF 1/2 Wave NGP 2 m 1/2-wave vertical spring-mount ($40, see Amazon) NMO / 40 in / 200 W / 2.4 dBi
• Tram / Browning BR-180-B 2 m / 70 cm half-wave NMO whip ($40, see reviews) NMO / 38 in / 200 W / 2.4-5.5 dBd gain
Tram 1150 2 m 5/8-wave vertical ($20, see reviews) NMO / 49 in / 200 W / 3.0 dBi
• Tram 1180 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical NMO antenna ($40, see reviews)
The $34 Tram 10280 package is the Tram 1180, plus an angled mounting clip, NMO mount, and 17 ft of RG-58 terminated in a PL-259 connector
• Tram 1185 2 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave vertical (48 cm) mag-mount antenna ($23, see reviews and YouTube) 75 W / 0.0 dBd gain, PL-259
• Tram 1185 2 m / 70 cm 1/4-wave vertical (48 cm) mag-mount antenna ($25, see reviews and YouTube) 75 W / 0.0 dBd gain, SMA-F
Tram 11861 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical ($37, see reviews and Amazon) PL-259 / 37 in / 180 W / 2.4-5.0 dBi
WishRing HH-9000 quad-band (10 m / 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm) half-wave vertical fold-over ($50, see reviews and Amazon reviews) SO-239 / 50 in / 150 W / 2.15-5.5 dBi

VHF / UHF — portable

Ailunce AY01 70 cm 3-element Yagi ($50, see reviews and more) SO-239 / 19 in / 50 W / 7.0 dBi
• Diamond RH-205 2 m 5/8-wave telescopic ($27, see Amazon and reviews and DXE) BNC / 53 in / 50 W / 9.0 dBi
• Ed Fong DBJ-1 2 m / 70 cm J-pole ($45, see reviews and Miklor and KM4LGM and QST) SO-239 / 60 in / 75 W / 2.1 dBi
Elk Antennas Elk 2M/440L5 2 m / 70 cm 5-element log periodic ($120, see specs and reviews) SO-239 / 25 in / 200 W / 8.7-9.1 dBi
• hy-gain VB-25FM 2 m 5-element Yagi ($120, see reviews and manual) 250 W / 11.3 dBi
Install your own connector type
Used very successfully on SP50 and KM100
MFJ MFJ-1730 2 m half-wave pocket roll-up J-pole ($40, see Amazon and manual and DXE) BNC / 52 in / 25 W
• MFJ MFJ-1972 VHF telescopic whip ($20, see manual and DXE) 3/8-24 / 54 in / 1500 W / 0.0 dBd
• N9TAX Slim Jim 2 m / 70 cm roll-up end-fed folded dipole ($25, see reviews) SO-239 / 54 in / 100 W
Used very successfully on TERT at Stewart Falls with my BTech UV-2501+220 and TYT TH-8600

VHF / UHF — base (external / outdoor)

• Arrow OSJ 146/440 2 m / 70 cm half-wave open-stub J-pole ($49, see reviews and reviews and manual) 1000 W / 2.6 dBi
Currently installed on my roof
Once known as the Blackbird by MTC and Miklor
• Carl's Joystick 2 m / 70 cm half-wave open-stub J-pole ($30) 1000 W / 2.6 dBi [the Pockrus antenna]
Currently installed on my roof
Have installed these on many houses
How to install the Pockrus J-pole (shopping list, tools, instructions by Noji)
Comet CX-333 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm 2 x 5/8-wave collinear vertical ($172, see Amazon or reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 10 ft 4 in / 120 W / 6.5-9.0 dBi / 110 mph
Comet GP-1 2 m / 70 cm vertical ($75, see Amazon or reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 50 in / 200 W / 3.0 dBi
Comet GP-3 2 m / 70 cm vertical ($85, see Amazon or reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 71 in / 200 W / 4.5 dBi
Comet GP-6 2 m / 70 cm 2 x 5/8-wave collinear vertical ($150, see Amazon or reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 10 ft 2 in / 200 W / 6.5 dBi
Comet GP-9 2 m / 70 cm 3 x 5/8-wave collinear vertical ($215, see Amazon or reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 18 ft 5 in / 200 W / 8.5-11.9 dBi / 92 mph
Comet GP-15 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm 2 x 5/8-wave collinear vertical ($170, see reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 8 ft / 150 W / 3.0-6.2-8.6 dBi
Cushcraft A270-6S 2 m / 70 cm 3-element + 3-element Yagi ($150, see reviews and manual) 2.8 ft / 350 W / 7.8-7.8 dBd
Cushcraft AR-270 Dual-Band Ringo 2 m / 70 cm 2 x 5/8-wave collinear vertical ($140, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 4 ft / 250 W / 3.7-5.5 dBi
Cushcraft AR-270B Dual-Band Ringo 2 m / 70 cm 3 x 5/8-wave collinear vertical ($200, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 8 ft / 250 W / 5.0-7.5 dBi
Cushcraft ARX-2B Ringo Ranger II 2 m 3 x 5/8-wave vertical ($100, see reviews and manual) 4.3 m / 1000 W / 7.0 dBi
Cushcraft AR-6 Ringo 6 m half-wave vertical ($155, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 10 ft / 1000 W / 3.75 dBi
Diamond CP22E 2 m 2 x 5/8-wave collinear vertical ($55, see reviews and manual) 2.7 m / 200 W / 6.5 dBi (pattern) / 70 mph
Diamond CP610 10 m / 6 m 3-element collinear vertical ($230, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 23 ft / 500 W / 3.4-5.5 dBi / 80 mph
Diamond D130J 2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm / 33 cm / 23 cm 1/4-wave discone ($95, see reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 67 in / 200 W / 2 dBi
Diamond F22A 2 m 2 x 7/8-wave collinear vertical ($95, see reviews and manual) 3.2 m / 200 W / 6.7 dBi (pattern) / 112 mph
• Diamond F23H 2 m 3 x 5/8-wave collinear vertical ($140, see reviews and manual) 4.5 m / 350 W / 7.8 dBi (pattern) / 90 mph
Was installed on my roof for years - absolutely wonderful antenna
Diamond V2000A 6 m / 2 m / 70 cm half-wave base vertical ($160, see reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 100 in / 150 W / 2.15-6.2-8.4 dBi / 112 mph
Diamond X200A 2 m / 70 cm 2 x 5/8-wave vertical ($160, see reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 100 in / 200 W / 6.0-8.0 dBi / 112 mph
Diamond X300A 2 m / 70 cm 2 X 5/8-wave vertical ($145, see reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 10 ft / 200 W / 6.5-9.0 dBi / 112 mph
Diamond X30A / VX30A 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical ($70, see reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 4.5 ft / 150 W / 3.0-5.5 dBi gain / 135 mph
• Diamond X50A 2 m / 70 cm 3 x 1/4-wave collinear vertical ($85, see reviews and manual) SO-239 / 5.6 ft / 200 W / 4.5-7.2 dBi gain (pattern) / 135 mph
• Diamond X510HDM 2 m / 70 cm 3 x 5/8-wave collinear vertical ($180, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 17 ft 1 in / 330 W / 8.3-11.7 dBi / 90 mph (pattern)
Currently installed on my roof
X510HDN has the N-connector
Diamond X700HNA 2 m / 70 cm 4 X 5/8-wave collinear vertical ($390, see reviews and DXE) N / 24 ft / 200 W / 9.3-13.0 dBi / 90 mph
Firestik 2MCKB 2 m 5/8-wave ground plane ($37, see reviews) SO-239 / 45 in / 400 W / 6.0 dBi
Tram 1477 2 m / 70 cm half-wave vertical ($60) SO-239 / 43 in / 150 W / 3.5-6.0 dBd
Tram 1480 2 m / 70 cm 2-element collinear 5/8-wave vertical ($80, see reviews) SO-239 / 100 in / 200 W / 6.0-8.0 dBd / 110 mph
Tram 1481 2 m / 70 cm 3-element collinear 5/8-wave vertical ($110, see reviews) SO-239 / 17 ft / 200 W / 8.3-11.7 dBd / 90 mph

VHF / UHF — other

Arrow II 146/437-10 2 m / 70 cm portable satellite ($109, see reviews) 150 W / 0.0 dBd
How to use the Arrow II and an HT to communicate with satellites (excellent video)
Norwalk Electronics Dominator 6 meters 6 m 5/8-wave ground plane ($220, see reviews) 13 ft / 1500 W / 2.0 dBd


HF antennas

HF — vertical

Butternut HF9V 9-band (80 m to 6 m) ($500, see reviews) 500 W SSB to 2000 W CW / 0.0 dBd
Comet CHA-250B HF / 6 m 1/4-wave radial-less ($380, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 24 ft / 250 W / 0.85 dBd / 67 MPH
Cushcraft R-6000 HF 6-band (20 m to 6 m) ($440, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 20 ft 6 in / 1500 W
Cushcraft R-8 HF 8-band (40 m to 6 m) ($520, see reviews and manual) SO-239 / 28 ft 6 in / 1500 W / 3.0 dBi
Cushcraft R-9 HF 9-band (80 m to 6 m) radial-less ($630, see reviews and manual) 1500 W
Diamond BB7V telescopic HF (80-40-20-15-10) ($375, see reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 22 ft / 250 W / 0.0 dBd
Requires a tuner
Diamond CP-5HS HF / 5-band (40-20-15-10-6) ($380, see reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 12 ft / 200 W / 0.0 dBd
The CP-5HS exhibits a narrow bandwidth (40 kHz or less) on the HF bands
Diamond CP-6AR HF / 6-band (80-40-20-15-10-6) ($420, see reviews and instructions) 200 W / 0.0 dBd
GAP Challenger DX 8-band (80 m to 2 m) ($420, see reviews and manual) 32 ft / 1500 W / 0.0 dBd gain
GAP Titan DX 8-band (80 m to 10 m) radial-less ($490, see reviews and manual) 25 ft / 1500 W / 0.0 dBd gain
hy-gain AV-14AVQ 4-band (40-20-15-10) ($300, see reviews and manual) 1500 W / 0.0 dBd gain
hy-gain AV-18AVQII 5-band (80-40-20-15-10) ($255, see reviews and manual) 18 ft / 1500 W / 0.0 dBd gain
hy-gain AV-640 Patriot 40 m to 6 m 1/4-wave radial-less ($460, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 26 ft / 1500 W / 0.0 dBd gain / 80 mph
hy-gain AV-680 Patriot 80 m to 6 m 1/4-wave radial-less ($530, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 26 ft / 1500 W / 0.0 dBd gain
hy-gain DX-88 80 m to 10 m ($360, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 25 ft / 1500 W / 0.0 dBd / 75 mph
Hustler 4-BTV 4-band (40-20-15-10) ($190, see reviews and DXE) terminals / 22 ft / 1500 W / 0.0 dBd / 55 mph
• Hustler 5-BTV 5-band (80-40-20-15-10) ($230, see reviews and its radials and manual and DXE) terminals / 25 ft / 1000 W / 0.0 dBd / 70 mph
(0.0 dBd gain without radials; alleged 20 dBd gain with symmetric radials)
Currently installed on my roof, including radials for all five bands
Hustler 6-BTV 6-band (80-40-30-20-15-10) ($250, see reviews and Amazon and tuning tips and DXE) terminals / 24 ft / 1500 W / 0.0 dBd / 45 mph
MFJ MFJ-1796 6-band (40 m to 2 m) half-wave radial-less ($300, see manual and reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 12.0 ft / 1500 W
MFJ MFJ-1799 10-band (80 m to 2 m) half-wave radial-less ($410, see manual and DXE) SO-239 / 20.0 ft / 1500 W
• MFJ MFJ-1974 10 m 1/4-wave telescopic stud mount ($40, see manual and DXE) 3/8-24 / 24 in to 8.2 ft
• MFJ MFJ-1976 12 m to 6 m 1/4-wave telescopic stud mount ($45, see DXE) 3/8-24 / 20 in to 10.0 ft
• MFJ MFJ-1979 20 m to 6 m 1/4-wave telescopic stud mount ($60, see reviews and manual and DXE) 3/8-24 / 27 in to 16.9 ft
MFJ MFJ-2389 8-band (80 m to 70 cm) 1/4-wave ($375, see manual and DXE) SO-239 / 8.5 ft / 200 W / 0.0 dBd gain
Solarcon IMAX-2000 CB / 10 m 5/8-wave ($140, see reviews and Amazon) SO-239 / 24 ft / 5000 W / 5.1 dBi
Solarcon IMAX-GPK ground plane kit for IMAX-2000 ($80, see Amazon)
ZeroFive Antennas 43-foot 10-160 Multiband 160-80-40-20-15-10 m 1/4-wave fold-over ($420, see reviews and manual and podcast discussion) SO-239 / 43 ft / 5000 W / 0.0 dBd gain

HF — mobile and portable

Buddipole Deluxe HF (40 to 10) / 6-2 m rigid dipole ($400, see reviews and manual) 250 W
Buddistick 40-30-20-15-10 m rigid dipole ($139, see reviews and manual) 250 W
Chameleon CHA MPAS LITE portable end-fed / telescopic ($340, see manual and DXE) SO-239 / 100 W
Chameleon EmComm II 160 m to 6 m portable end-fed ($130, see reviews and manual and DXE) PL-259 / 60 ft / 500 W
Chameleon V2L mobile (see reviews and manual and DXE) 3/8-24 / 100 W
Requires the base transformer, mobile mount, and tuner
Comet CHV-5X 5-band (40-20-15-10-6) portable rotatable dipole ($320, see reviews and manual) 150 W / 0.85 dBd
Comet H-422 5-band (40-20-15-10) rotatable dipole ($340, see reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 1000 W / 0.0 dBd
Comet HFJ-350M 9-band (80-40-30-20-17-15-12-10-6) telescopic and coil ($110, see reviews and manual and DXE) PL-259 / 67 in / 75 W
Hamstick (QuickStick) HF / 6 m mobile whip ($25, see reviews) 200 W / 0.85 dBd gain
• MFJ MFJ-1610T 10 m whip ($21, see reviews and manual and DXE) 3/8-24 / 250 W / 0.85 dBd
MFJ MFJ-1620T 20 m whip ($25, see reviews and manual and DXE) 3/8-24 / 7 ft / 250 W / 0.85 dBd
MFJ MFJ-1699T HF / VHF telescopic vertical stud mount ($80, see reviews and manual and DXE) 3/8-24 / 200 W / 50 in
The MFJ MFJ-1699S has the PL-259 mount instead
• SuperAntenna MP1RP all-band portable vertical / whip ($100, see reviews) 500 W
Somewhat difficult to get to work well (needs more radials and 15 feet of height)
Made many contacts on 20 and 40 meters while on a family outing near Topaz Mountain, Utah
Tarheel Little Tarheel II / LT-II 80 m to 6 m 1/4-wave mobile screwdriver whip ($400, see reviews) 200 W / 1.0 dBd gain
Texas BugCatcher 80 m to 10 m 1/4-wave mobile screwdriver whip (see reviews) 100 W / -2.0 dBd gain
• Yaesu ATAS-100 40 m to 70 cm 1/4-wave mobile screwdriver whip (see specs and reviews) PL-259 / 63 in / 120 W
Yaesu ATAS-120A 40 m to 70 cm 1/4-wave mobile screwdriver whip ($340, see specs and reviews and manual and DXE) PL-259 / 63 in / 120 W
Works with Yaesu FT-100, FT-450D, FT-847, FT-897D, FT-991A

HF — dipole (conventional, fan, G5RV, OCF, folded, etc.)

Alpha Delta DX-DD 2-band (80-40) trap dipole ($140, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 82 ft / 1000 W
Alpha Delta DX-EE 4-band (40-20-15-10) parallel dipole ($150, see reviews and manual and DXE and QST) SO-239 / 40 ft / 1000 W
Alpha Delta DX-LB Plus 4-band (80-40-20-10) parallel dipole ($200, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 100 ft / 1000 W
Black Hole mono-band (80 m or 40 m or 20 m or 10 m) dipole ($25) SO-239 / 132 ft or 66 fet or 33 ft or 17 ft / 300 W
Buckmaster DX-OCF-7 7-band (80-40-20-17-12-10-6) rotatable dipole ($242, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 135 ft / 300 W
Buckmaster DX-OCF-HP 7-band (80-40-20-17-12-10-6) OCF dipole ($350, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 135 ft / 3000 W / 0.0 dBd
Cobra UltraLite Senior 160 m to 10 m parallel extended double Zepp ($126, see reviews and manual) open wire / 140 ft / 1000 W / 0.0 dBd (comes with 81 feet of window line)
Diamond W8010 trap fan (80-40-20-15-10) dipole ($145, see reviews and Amazon and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 63 ft / 1200 W / 0.0 dBd
Frequency Devices 20HWDB 20 m dipole ($51, see reviews) SO-239 / 36 ft / 1500 W / 0.0 dBd
Icom AH-710 folded dipole ($290, see reviews and Amazon and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 81 ft / 150 W / 0.0 dBd
G5RV 4-band (80-40-20-10) double-Zepp dipole plus ($75, see reviews) SO-239 / 102 ft / 2000 W / 0.0 dBd
Maxcon OCF-3K160 7-band (160-80-40-20-17-12-10) OCF dipole ($110, see reviews) SO-239 / 266 ft / 1000 W / 6.0 dBd
Maxcon OCF-3K80 6-band (80-40-20-17-12-10) OCF dipole ($80, see reviews) SO-239 / 133 ft / 1000 W / 6.0 dBd
Maxcon OCF-5K80 6-band (80-40-20-17-12-10) OCF dipole ($140, see reviews) SO-239 / 133 ft / 5000 W / 6.0 dBd
MFJ MFJ-1775 5-band (40-20-15-10-6-2) rotatable dipole ($340, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 14 ft / 1500 W / 0.0 dBd
MFJ MFJ-17754 dual-band (40-20) dipole ($70, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 42 ft / 1500 W / 0.0 dBd
MFJ MFJ-17758 dual-band (80-40) dipole ($100, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 86 ft / 1500 W / 0.0 dBd
MFJ MFJ-1777 all-band (1.8 to 54 MHz) doublet dipole ($70, see reviews and manual and DXE) 1500 W / 0.0 dBd
Requires a balanced-line tuner
MFJ MFJ-1778 G5RV ($70, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 102 ft / 1500 W / 0.0 dBi
MFJ MFJ-1785 3-band (80-40-20) rotatable dipole ($370, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 33 ft / 1500 W / 0.0 dBi
MFJ MFJ-2299 5-band (80-40-20-10-6) telescopic dipole ($128, see DXE) SO-239 / 34 ft / 200 W / 0.0 dBd
Ni4L OCF 80-6 PS 7-band (80-40-20-17-12-10-6) OCF ($140, see reviews) 135 ft / 2000 W
Ni4L OCF Windom Dual-core Poly-Stealth 7-band (80-40-20-17-12-10-6) OCF ($140, see reviews) 135 ft / 3000 W
Palomar Engineers PAL-OCF4010 6-band (40-20-17-15-12-10-6) Windom ($170, see reviews) SO-239 / 64 ft / 1500 W
RadioWavz DX 80 4-band (80-40-20-10) Windom ($90, see reviews) SO-239 / 136 ft / 1500 W
RadioWavz G5RV Junior 4-band (80-40-20-10) double-Zepp dipole plus ($60, see reviews) SO-239 / 51 ft / 1500 W
• W8AMZ Carolina Windom 5-band (80-40-20-10-6) OCF dipole ($87, see reviews) SO-239 / 132 ft / 1500 W, 0.0 dBd
Used during several Field Days, but needs 35 feet of height; 80-meter operations require a tuner
ZS6BKW 5-band (40-20-17-12-10) double-Zepp dipole plus ($147, see reviews) SO-239 / 92 ft / 200 W / 0.0 dBd
Requires 70 feet of coax for its matching section, to work properly

HF — beam

Cushcraft A-4S HF 3-band (20-15-10) beam ($720, see reviews and DXE) 2000 W / 8.9 dBi
Cushcraft MA-5B 5-band (20-17-15-12-10) beam ($500, see reviews and DXE) 1200 W / 5.3 dBi
Mosley Pro-67-B-3 6-band (40-20-17-15-12-10) 4-element beam ($2453, see reviews and RigPix) 5000 W / 4.9 to 9.4 dBd
InnovAntennas 14-DES-5 20-meter 5-element beam ($870) 30.5 ft / 5000 W / 9.3 dBi
JK Antennas XR5-JK 5-band (20-17-15-12-10) 12-element beam ($1500, see reviews) 37 ft / 1200 W / 11.4 dBi
MFJ / hy-gain LP-1010AN 6-band (30-20-17-15-12-10) 14-element log periodic ($3320, see manual) N / 36 ft / 1500 W / 7.0 dBi / 93 mph
Mosley Pro-96-S 7-band (40-30-20-17-15-12-10) 8-element beam ($5100, see reviews and RigPix) 5000 W / 8.8 to 13.4 dBd
Mosley TA-32-JR 3-band (20-15-10) 2-element beam ($390, see reviews) 1200 W / 3.1 to 5.5 dBd
Mosley TA-33-JR 3-band (20-15-10) 3-element beam ($510, see reviews) 1200 W / 5.8 to 8.0 dBd
SP7GXP GXP 11-element 5-band (20-17-15-12-10) 11-element beam ($3100) 2000 W / 5.8 to 9.6 dBd

HF — other (loop, end-fed, long-wire, specialized, etc.)

Alpha HOA Buster HF (160 m through 6 m) downspout unun($250, see reviews) SO-239 / 34 ft / 250 W
Must install on non-grounded metal gutters and downspouts
Alpha JPole Jr. 7-band (80-40-20-17-15-12-10-6) end-fed half-wave($200, see manual) SO-239 / 34 ft / 250 W
Alpha JPole Sr. 7-band (160-80-40-20-17-15-12-10) end-fed half-wave($220, see reviews and manual) SO-239 / 60 ft / 250 W
AlexLoop 7-band (40-30-20-17-15-12-10) QRP magnetic loop ($400, see reviews) 10 W SSB to 20 W CW / 0.0 dBd
Chameleon EmComm II V2 160 m to 6 m portable end-fed ($130, see manual and DXE) SO-239 / 60 ft / 500 W
• Godar FM DXR-1000 HF / 6 m / 2 m apartment receive-only telescopic whip (see reviews) 69 in
• MFJ MFJ-1622 HF / 6 m / 2 m apartment whip ($100, see reviews) 200 W / 0.85 dBd
MFJ MFJ-1835 Cobweb 5-band (20-17-15-12-10) half-wave omnidirectional space-restricted ($200, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 300 W / 0.85 dBd
• MFJ MFJ-1982HP 80 m to 10 m end-fed half-wave ($100, see reviews [MP] and manual) SO-239 / 132 ft / 800 W / 0.0 dBi
Used this antenna very successfully without a ground during the 76ers Barbecue and Field Day
MFJ MFJ-1982MP HF (80 m to 10 m) end-fed half-wave ($80, see reviews and manual) SO-239 / 132 ft / 300 W / 0.0 dBi
MFJ MFJ-1984MP HF (40 m to 10 m) end-fed half-wave ($70, see reviews and manual and video) SO-239 / 66 ft / 300 W / 0.0 dBi
MFJ MFJ-2104 Octopus 4-band (80-40-24-15) ham sticks ($290, see reviews)
MyAntennas EFHW-8010 end-fed half-wave ($152, see reviews and QST p. 52-53) 130 ft / 1000 W / 0.85 dBd
MyAntennas EFLW-1K 160 m to 10 m end-fed long-wire ($100, see reviews) 117 ft / 1000 W / 0.85 dBd
Tuner required
ELFW-1.5K is the 1.5 kW version
Ni4L PEF406 HF / 6 m "portable" end-fed 1/4-wave "dipole" ($65, see reviews) 30 ft / 100 W / 0.85 dBd
PackTenna Mini end-fed half-wave ($90, see reviews and manual and QST) 40 ft / 75 W / 0.0 dBd
Ultimax Ultimax-100 80 m to 6 m 1/4-wave end-fed ($85, see reviews) SO-239 / 66 ft / 1500 W / -2.0 dBd

Other antennas

Other — oddball

MFJ-1848 8-band (40-30-20-17-15-12-10-6) hex beam ($720, see reviews and DXE) 1500 W / 5.3 dBi
TAK-tenna HF (80 m to 10 m) 1/4-wave ($364, see reviews) wired / 1400 W
Wolf River Coil SB1000 HF (80 m to 10 m) 1/4-wave ($70, see reviews) 3/8-24 / 200 W

Information on more equipment

Feedlines and related

Alex Tech Loom 1/4" ID split cable protector($8 (25 feet))
Ladder line 600-ohm open wire ($75, see reviews) 100 ft, W7FG
LadderSnap 4-inch spreaders ($30) 100-foot kit
Insulators 4-inch spacers ($16) 200 ct
Video on how to bring the feed into your house (by True Ladder Line), using the Balun Designs 4114tw 4:1 balun
• MPD Digital RG-8X 50-ohm coaxial cable (50 ft for $32 and 100 ft for $40) 150 W, 4.5 dB / 100' loss @ 150 MHz
• Times Microwave LMR-240 low-loss 50-ohm coaxial cable ($73 (50 feet), see spec and reviews) 660 W, 3.0 dB / 100' loss @ 150 MHz
• Times Microwave LMR-400 low-loss 50-ohm coaxial cable ($135 (75 feet)see spec and reviews) 1.48 kW, 1.5 dB / 100' loss @ 150 MHz
Times Microwave LMR-400-DB low-loss 50-ohm direct-burial coaxial cable ($590 (300 feet)see spec) 1.48 kW, 1.5 dB / 100' loss @ 150 MHz (MIL-spec, 20-year minimum lifespan)

Tuners

Elecraft KAT-500 autotuner (see reviews and manual) 1000 W, 1.8 to 30.0 MHz (10.0:1)
Icom AH-4 autotuner for Icom ($280, see specs and reviews and manual and DXE) 120 W, 3.5 to 54.0 MHz (2.0:1)
• LDG AT-100Pro II autotuner ($270, see reviews and manual and video) 125 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz (20.0:1)
LDG AT-1000Pro II autotuner ($500, see reviews and manual and video) 1000 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz (20.0:1)
LDG AT-200Pro II autotuner ($235, see reviews and manual and video) 250 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz (16.0:1)
LDG IT-100 autotuner for Icom ($165, see specs and reviews and manual and DXE) 125 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz
LDG KT-100 autotuner for Kenwood (see specs and reviews and manual and DXE) 125 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz
LDG YT-100 autotuner for Yaesu ($170, see specs and reviews and manual and DXE) 125 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz (16.0:1)
LDG YT-1200 autotuner for Yaesu ($220, see specs and reviews and manual and DXE) 125 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz (20.0:1)
Works with Yaesu FT-450D, FT-991A, FTdx1200, FTdx3000
LDG Z-100A autotuner ($180, see manual) 125 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz (16.0:1)
• LDG Z-100Plus autotuner ($137, see reviews and manual) 0.1 to 125 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz
Used with my Yaesu FT-857D for years
LDG Z-11Pro II autotuner ($155, see specs and reviews and manual and video) 125 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz
MFJ MFJ-929 autotuner ($200, see reviews and manual) 200 W, 1.8 to 30.0 MHz
MFJ MFJ-939 Compact IntelliTuner balanced-line and coaxial autotuner (see specs and reviews) 200 W, 1.8 to 30.0 MHz
MFJ-939A ($160) is designed for Alinco HF transceivers
MFJ-939I ($160) is designed for Icom HF transceivers
MFJ-939K ($160) is designed for Kenwood HF transceivers
MFJ-939Y ($160) is designed for Yaesu HF transceivers
• MFJ MFJ-941 Versa Tuner II manual tuner (see reviews (B) and manual (B))
MFJ MFJ-941E Versa Tuner II manual balanced-line tuner ($150, see reviews and manual and DXE) 300 W, 1.8 to 60.0 MHz
MFJ MFJ-945E manual tuner ($120, see reviews and manual) 300 W, 1.8 to 60.0 MHz
MFJ MFJ-949E Versa Tuner II manual tuner ($230, see reviews and manual) 300 W, HF
MFJ MFJ-969 Versa Tuner II manual tuner ($200, see reviews and manual) 300 W, HF + 6 m
MFJ MFJ-971 manual tuner ($110, see reviews and manual) 200 W, 1.8 to 30.0 MHz
MFJ MFJ-986 manual tuner ($330, see specs and reviews and manual and DXE) 1500 W, 1.8 to 30.0 MHz
MFJ MFJ-993B IntelliTuner autotuner ($280, see reviews and reviews and manual and DXE) 300 W, 1.8 to 30.0 MHz (32.0:1), cross-needle
MFJ MFJ-998 autotuner ($650, see reviews and manual) 1500 W, 1.8 to 30.0 MHz (32.0:1)
Nye Viking MB II (Matchbox II) 160 m to 10 m antenna tuner (see reviews), 3000 W
Nye Viking MB-V-A (Matchbox V A) 160 m to 10 m antenna tuner (see reviews), 3000 W
Palstar BT1500A balanced-line tuner ($800, see reviews and DXE) 1500 W, 1.8 to 30.0 MHz
SGC SG-230 Smartuner autotuner ($500, see reviews and brochure) 200 W, 1.6 to 30.0 MHz
SGC SG-237 Smartuner autotuner (see reviews and brochure and manual) 100 W, 1.8 to 60 MHz

Amplifiers

Acom A700S 40 W in / 700 W out, FET linear ($3250, see reviews and manual and DXE) 1.8 to 54 MHz, 26 lbs, 120 to 240 VAC
Acom 2000A 50 W in / 1500 W out, 4-tube linear ($5800, see reviews and manual and DXE) 1.8 to 29.7 MHz, 94 lbs, 240 VAC
Alpha / Power Alpha 89 50 W in / 1500 W out, 2-tube linear (see reviews and manual) 1.8 to 29.7 MHz
Ameritron ALS-600 HF 600 W solid-state linear ($1700, see reviews and manual)
Ameritron AL-811H HF 800 W tube linear ($1100, see reviews and manual and DXE)
Ameritron AL-80B HF 800 W tube linear ($1500, see reviews and manual)
BTech AMP-V25 VHF 2 to 6 W in / 20 to 40 W out, solid-state linear ($88, see specs and reviews and Miklor)
BTech AMP-V25D VHF 2 to 6 W in / 20 to 40 W out, solid-state linear ($105, see specs and reviews and Miklor)
BTech AMP-U25 UHF 2 to 6 W in / 20 to 40 W out, solid-state linear ($88, see specs and reviews and Miklor)
BTech AMP-U25D VHF 2 to 6 W in / 20 to 40 W out, solid-state linear ($105, see specs and reviews and Miklor)
BTech AMP-220 VHF 2 to 6 W in / 20 to 40 W out, solid-state linear ($88, see specs and reviews and Miklor)
Elecraft KPA1500 1500 W solid-state linear ($8800, see reviews and manual) [2019] HF / 6 m
Requires the accompanying 50 VDC power supply, which requires 240 VAC on a 20 A circuit
Built-in tuner (3.0:1)
Elecraft KPA500 500 W solid-state linear ($2640, see reviews and manual) [2011] HF / 6 m
Heathkit SB-200 HF 80 W in / 1200 W out, tube linear (see specs and reviews and manual) [1979]
Kenwood TL-922A 80 W in / 2000 W out, tube linear (see reviews and manual) 160-80-40-20-15 m
Note: the TL-922 additionally supports 10 m
See also a mod page for the amp, and another mod page for it
Mirage B-2518-G 2 m 25 W in / 160 W out, solid-state linear ($450, see reviews and manual and DXE)
Mirage B-34-G 2 m 2 W in / 35 W out, solid-state linear ($180, see specs and reviews and manual and DXE)
Palstar LA-1K 50 W in / 1000 W out (13 dB), solid-state LDMOS linear ($3500, see reviews and manual and DXE) 1.8 to 54 MHz, 27 lbs, SO-239
SPE Expert 2K-FA 70 W in / 2000 W out (14.5 dB), solid-state linear ($6000, see reviews and manual) HF / 6 m, SO-239
Fully automatic
Built-in tuner (3.0:1)
Built-in switching power supply (55 lbs)
Requires 240 VAC

Filters and chokes

BalunDesigns 4114sw 1:1 current balun ($95, see reviews) 5000 W
Dunestar 300 single-band bandpass filter ($85, see reviews) 200 W
Dunestar 600 multi-band bandpass filter ($505, see reviews and manual) 200 W
LBS PB-F200-7 single-band bandpass filter ($130, see reviews and DXE) 200 W
• RF Limited DF3000 low-pass filter ($70, see reviews and reviews and reviews) 1000 W

Other

AEA Pakratt PK-232 TNC multi-mode data controller (see reviews)
MFJ MFJ-1025 analog noise-canceling signal enhancer ($190, see specs and manual and DXE) 1.5 to 30 MHz
MFJ MFJ-1026 analog noise-canceling signal enhancer ($220, see specs and reviews and manual and DXE) 1.8 to 30 MHz
MFJ MFJ-564B iambic paddle keyer ($100, see reviews and manual)
MFJ MFJ-914 autotuner extender ($60, see reviews and manual)
Mobilinkd TNC2 APRS TNC ($70, see specs and manual)
Portable Zero 857 Sprint tactical enclosure ($80, see manual)
RatTail antenna booster capacitively coupled tiger tail ($32, see specs and reviews)
SharkRF openSPOT radio hot spot [DMR, D-STAR, Fusion] ($619, see specs and reviews and manual)
Tigertronics SignaLink SLUSB13I USB for Icom ($135, see specs and reviews and Universal Radio) 13-pin DIN
Timewave PK-232 TNC multi-mode data controller (see specs and reviews and manual)
TuneMatic TM-1 motorized (screwdriver-type) antenna controller ($265, see specs and reviews and manual)
Plus, you'll need the
$25 interface cable for Icom
or
$25 interface cable for Kenwood
or
$25 interface cable for Yaesu
and there are other rig-specific cables available for Elecraft, Kenwood TS-2000, TS-450, TS-690, Yaesu FT-891, FT-897, FT-857D, and many more
Yaesu G-450A rotator ($280, see specs and reviews and manual and DXE)
Yaesu HRI-200 WIRES-X interface ($125, see specs and reviews and manual)
Yaesu SCU-17 USB interface ($195, see specs and reviews and manual and DXE) for PSK or RTTY or SSTV
Compatible with Yaesu FT-450D, FT-817ND, FT-857D, FT-897D, FT-950, FT-2000, FTdx1200, FTdx5000, FTdx9000
ZUM Radio ZUMspot radio hot spot [DMR, D-STAR, Fusion] ($110, see reviews and manual)

Connections

Coax

PL-259 crimp / solder (10 for $20, see DXE)

Antenna switches / feedline switches

• Alpha Delta ASC-4B 4-position antenna switch ($155, see reviews and DXE)
Jetstream JTCS3M 3-position antenna switch ($70, see reviews and Amazon) SO-239, 2000 W, DC to 30 kHz (and 250 W DC to 1 GHz)
• Jetstream JTCS4M 4-position antenna switch ($70) SO-239, 1500 W, DC to 900 MHz
• MFJ MFJ-2702 2-position antenna switch ($40, see DXE) SO-239, 1500 W, DC to 1000 MHz
MFJ MFJ-2703 3-position antenna switch ($80, see Amazon and DXE) SO-239, 1500 W, DC to 800 MHz
• MFJ MFJ-2704 4-position antenna switch ($100, see reviews and DXE) SO-239, 1500 W, DC to 900 MHz
MFJ MFJ-4274 4-position / 4-transceiver antenna switch ($140, see manual and DXE) SO-239, 1500 W, 1.0 to 30 MHz, auto-grounding

Diplexers / duplexers

• Comet CF-360B HF-to-VHF/UHF diplexer / duplexer ($72, see reviews and DXE) 600 W
• Comet TSA-6001 HF/VHF-to-UHF indoor diplexer / duplexer (see the MFJ-916B equivalent)
Diamond MX-62M HF-to-VHF/UHF indoor diplexer / duplexer ($70, see DXE) 1.6 to 56 MHz, 140 to 470 MHz, 600 W
MFJ MFJ-4956S HF-to-VHF/UHF diplexer / duplexer ($60, see specs and DXE) SO-239, 500 W (1.5 to 54 MHz), 300 W (VHF / UHF)
MFJ MFJ-916B HF-to-VHF/UHF outdoor diplexer / duplexer ($35, see DXE) SO-239, 1.8 to 225 MHz, 350 to 540 MHz, 200 W
MFJ MFJ-916BM HF-to-VHF/UHF outdoor diplexer / duplexer ($70, see DXE) SO-239, 1.8 to 225 MHz, 350 to 540 MHz, 200 W
The N-connector version for $70

Other

• Comet CTC-50M window feed-through / pass-through ($55, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239, 50 ohms, 100 W (HF) to 40 W (UHF), loss < 0.5 dB
MFJ MFJ-4601 window feed-through / pass-through ($70, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239, 50 ohms, 1500 W, loss < 0.5 dB
MFJ-4603 window feed-through / pass-through ($100, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239, 50 ohms

Mounting / mounts and related

Mobile mounts

• Browning BR1010 NMO 3/4" hole-mount ($17, see reviews) 17' RG-58, PL-259
Comet CP-5NMO NMO trunk-mount ($70, see reviews and Amazon and brochure) 16' RG-174 / RG-58, PL-259
• Diamond K400CNMO NMO two-axis trunk-mount ($82, see reviews) 6' RG-316, PL-259
Diamond K9000LRM motorized luggage rack-mount ($100, see Amazon and DXE) NMO, 20 ft DC cable to switch
Hustler QD-2 quick-disconnect mount ($27, see reviews and DXE) 3/8-24
HYS TC-MB90 NMO 3 1/2" mag-mount ($26) RG-58, PL-259
Laird Technologies HPC 1218 NMO 3/4" hole-mount ($17, see data sheet) 17' RG-58, PL-259
MFJ MFJ-310S SMA-Female window clip-mount ($26, see reviews) RG-58, SMA-Male, also BNC
• MFJ MFJ-335BT 3/8-24 5" mag-mount ($20, see DXE) RG-58, PL-259
MFJ MFJ-340M mirror-mount ($40) RG-58, NMO
MFJ MFJ-342S mirror-mount ($20, see DXE) RG-58, SO-239
The MFJ-342T comes with the 3/8-24 mount
Powerwerx hole mount NMO 3/4" hole-mount ($20) 17' RG-58A, PL-259
Tram 1235 NMO 3 1/4" mag-mount ($34, see reviews) RG-58, PL-259
This mount comes with a rather useless UHF antenna, the Tram 1126-B, which you can just toss once you make the purchase
ProComm PC-SS41-02 bracket-mount / fender-mount / hood mount ($37) 3/8-24, RG-58, SO-239 (Ford trucks)
Tram 1246B NMO lip-mount ($20, see reviews) RG-58, PL-259
Tram 1250 NMO 3/4" hole-mount ($18, see reviews) 17' RG-58, PL-259
Tram 1265R NMO 5" mag-mount ($41, see reviews) 17', RG-58, PL-259
Tram 3251 SO-239 hole-mount ($28, see reviews) RG-58, SO-239
Tram 3270 SO-239 mirror-mount ($16, see reviews) dual SO-239

Structure mounts

• Channel Master CM-9030 45" to 60" adjustable eave mount ($35, see reviews and Home Depot) top rail to 2-1/2"
Note: when using the CM-9030 to install a Pockrus J-pole, use a 1-3/8" top rail as the mast and a 1-3/8" U-bolt (labeled for 1" pipe)
data-alliance TILEMT tile roof mount ($62)
Eagle EZ19 roof mount ($40) for 1-3/8" mast
Easy-Up EZ 17 anchor roof mount ($17) for 1-3/8" mast
• God Directions 585S weathervane eave mount ($27, see Lowe's)
• MFJ MFJ-1919EX portable tripod and telescoping mast ($160, see and reviews and Amazon and DXE) 18 ft fiberglass mast, 26" leg spread
MFJ MFJ-1918 portable tripod ($80, see DXE) 34" leg spread
Rohn TRT-36 tripod ($85, see DXE) 3-foot (for maximum 1-3/4" mast), 30" leg spread
Rohn TRT-60 tripod ($100, see DXE) 5-foot (for maximum 1-3/4" mast), 48" leg spread
• Winegard SW-0012 48" to 60" adjustable eave mount ($50, see reviews)

Clamps

• MFJ MFJ-347 double-mount clamp ($30, see reviews and DXE) SO-239 / 3/8-24

Masts / masting

• Yardgard top rail flanged ($14, see Home Depot and Lowe's) 10.5 ft, galvanized
MFJ MFJ-1908 telescoping fiberglass ($210, see DXE) 43 ft from 6 sections
The MFJ MFJ-1908HD is 50 ft from 7 sections

Guying and related

• Mastrant MP03100 3 mm UV / no-stretch ($34, see reviews and DXE) 100 m, polyester
• SAXTX 3 mm reflective ($20) 164 feet, nylon

Stands

Nifty Accesories HT Desk Stand adjustable ($36, see reviews and Amazon and DXE)

Grounding and related

Arresters / suppressors

• Alpha Delta TT3G50X surge protector / lightning arrester ($50, see specs and reviews and manual) 200 W / up to 500 MHz, 0.2 dB insertion loss
Note: the 'X' following the model number is replaced by a lettered code indicating product variety in wattage, frequency, connector type, and other features (I tend to favor the TT3G50UHP, which means U = UHF / SO-239 to 500 MHz, and HP = high power / 2000 watts; also, be sure to order the stud and not the bulkhead type of mount) See the ARRL write-up [PDF] on this device (Aug 2016)

Morgan M-300U surge protector / lightning arrester ($52) 1000 W / up to 54 MHz, 0.1 dB insertion loss
ICE AS-303U surge protector / lightning arrester ($52, see reviews) 3000 W / up to 70 MHz, 0.02 dB insertion loss
PolyPhaser IS-50UX-C0 surge protector / lightning arrester ($64, see specs and reviews and manual) 2000 W / up to 700 MHz, 0.1 dB insertion loss
Note: this unit is unidirectional, so that the transmitter and antenna must be connected to the correct sides

Connects

• ABR Industries 235-5X-20 1" grounding braid
• Blackburn Bronze Ground Clamp for 1" ground rod
• Blackburn Bronze Ground Clamp for top-rail or other 1½" mast

Other

• 8-ft ground rod ½ in
MFJ-931 artificial ground ($120, see reviews and DXE) 300 W / 1.8 to 30.0 MHz

Audio and related

Microphones

HYS wireless speaker-microphone BlueTooth for Baofeng ($77)
• Icom SM-20 8-pin desk (see reviews)
Compatible rigs: IC-718, IC-728, IC-735, IC-746 series, IC-756 series, IC-775, IC-781, IC-820, IC-821, IC-910H, IC-920
Can also work with the IC-706 if you get the OPC-589 adapter cable
• Kenwood shoulder speaker-microphone-antenna HT ($16, see reviews)
Compatible makes: Baofeng, Wouxun, Kenwood
• Kenwood MC-50 4-pin desk (see specs and reviews and manual)
• Kenwood MC-60A 8-pin desk ($140 and $175, see reviews)
People recommend using it on the 500 ohm and preamp-off settings
The MC-60 has a 4-pin plug and does not include the up / down tuning feature
MFJ MFJ-297 desk ($70, see manual)
• Yaesu MD-100A8X 8-pin desk ($140 and $180, see reviews)
Compatible rigs: FT-450/D, FT-840, FT-847, FT-857/D, FT-897/D, FT-990, FT-1000, FT DX 1200
• Yaesu MD-1B8 8-pin desk (see reviews)
Compatible rigs: FT-757GX
Yaesu MH-34 B4B HT speaker-microphone ($32 and $180, see reviews)
Compatible rigs: VX-2R, VX-3R, VX-5R, FT-50R, FT-60R, FT-70DE, FT-250R, FT-270R

Speakers, headsets, and related

Arlan radiosport RS20S-10A over-ear headset ($155, see reviews)
BHI Noise Away ANEM-MKII analog noise-canceling audio enhancer ($165, see specs and reviews and manual and DXE) 50 to 4.3 kHz / output 2.5 W at 8 ohms
Rather than attempting to attenuate the RF noise, this device attempts to attenuate audio noise, which some say works better
Heil Pro 7 over-ear headset ($260, see reviews and DXE)
Some suffix designators:
BK = black, BU = blue, RD = red
IC = with the Icom Condenser element
• Icom SP-5 4-ohm speaker (see reviews)
• Kenwood KES-3S 5 W, 4 ohm external mobile speaker ($40, see reviews and Universal Radio)
MFJ MFJ-281 ClearTone 8 W, 8 ohm external mobile speaker ($17, see Amazon and reviews and DXE)
MFJ MFJ-392B headphones ($25)
• Retevis FC9044A headset ($20) Baofeng / Kenwood / Retevis
• Sennheiser Game ONE headset ($110)
• Sony MDR-NC8 noise-canceling headphones ($50, see reviews and manual) 0.1 to 125 W, 1.8 to 54.0 MHz
Yaesu SP-6 speaker (see reviews)
Yamaha CM500 headset ($60, see reviews)

Supports

Heil PL-2T microphone boom ($110, see Amazon and reviews and DXE) 41 in articulated arm
Heil FL-2 microphone boom mount ($29, see Amazon and DXE) for the Heil PL-2T boom

Other

MFJ MFJ-1263 microphone / speaker / radio control center ($130, see reviews and DXE) switch

Information on even more equipment

Baluns / isolators

Balun Designs 4114ocf 4:1 current balun ($96) SO-239, 5 kW, 1.5 to 54 MHz
Balun Designs 4114tw 4:1 current balun ($85) SO-239, 5 kW, 1.5 to 54 MHz
Balun Designs 4115ocf 4:1 balanced, dual-core current balun ($100, see reviews) SO-239, 5 kW, 1.5 to 54 MHz
Balun Designs 4116 4:1 current balun ($98) SO-239, 5 kW, 1.5 to 54 MHz
• Jetstream JTCE1 center insulator ($30, see reviews and manual) SO-239, 2 kW
MFJ MFJ-2920BP 9:1 current balun ($80, see manual) SO-239, 300 W, 1.8 to 30 MHz
• MFJ MFJ-913 4:1 current balun ($40, see manual) wires / SO-239, 300 W, 1.8 to 30 MHz
• MFJ MFJ-915 1:1 current balun / RF isolator ($40, see reviews and manual) wires / SO-239, 1.8 to 30 MHz, 1500 W
Used this several times during Field Day with my Carolina Windom antenna
• MFJ MFJ-918 1:1 balun ($35, see reviews and Amazon and manual and DXE) wires / SO-239, 1.8 to 30 MHz, 1500 W
Spi-Ro CE-1 center insulator ($15, see reviews) SO-239, 3 kW

DF (direction-finding)

• Byonics MF-15 2 m fox-hunting transmitter ($105, see reviews and manual and software) USB, 15 mW
KN2C Stealth DF2020T Doppler radio direction finder ($400, see reviews and manual)
Ramsey DDF1 Doppler radio direction finder (see reviews)

SDR

Great Scott Gadgets HackRF One box ($320, see reviews)
RTL-SDR dongle ($30, see reviews)

CB

Radios

• Cobra 75 WX ST ($120, see specs and reviews and manual)
• Cobra 19 DX IV ($62, see specs and manual)
• Cobra 29 WX NW ST Nightwatch ($130, see specs and manual and brochure) [2011]

Antennas and related

Cobra AT35CS mag-mount () 0.0 dBd gain
hy-gain SPT-500 5/8-wave vertical ($170, see reviews and DXE) 23 ft / SO-239 / 1500 W
Firestik K9A co-phased (dual-antenna 'Y') RG-59 coax (PL-259)
Solarcon / Antron A-99 CB / 10 m 1/4-wave vertical ($125, see reviews and Amazon) 18 ft / SO-239 / 2000 W / 8.2 dBi
Solarcon IMAX-2000 CB / 10 m 5/8-wave vertical ($140, see reviews and Amazon) 24 ft / SO-239 / 5000 W / 5.1 dBi
Solarcon IMAX-GPK ground plane kit for IMAX-2000 ($80, see Amazon)
TruckSpec TS-711 mag-mount ($34, see specs) RG-58 coax (PL-259), 0.0 dBd gain

Articles

Range
Dual antennas

Scanners

Uniden Bearcat BCD536HP base police scanner ($500, see specs and reviews and manual)

Vintage

Collins KWM-1 HF (20 m to 10 m) transceiver [100 W] (see reviews and RigPix and RigReference) [1957]
Dentron Super Tuner 160-10AT1KW balanced line manual tuner (see reviews) 1000 W, 1.8 to 30.0 MHz
Drake T-4X HF (80 m to 10 m) transmitter [100 W] (see reviews and RigPix and RigReference) [1965]
Drake TR-4C HF (80 m to 10 m) transceiver [100 W] (see specs and reviews and RigPix and RigReference) [1977]
Heathkit DX-40 HF (80 m to 10 m) transmitter [75 W] (see reviews and RigPix and RigReference) [1958]
Johnson Viking Valiant HF (160 m to 10 m) transmitter [150 W] (see specs and reviews) [1955]
Swan Cygnet 270 HF (80 m to 10 m) transceiver [260 W] (see specs and reviews and RigPix and RigReference) [1970]
Swan 350 HF (80 m to 10 m) transceiver [400 W] (see reviews and manual and RigPix) [1964]
Swan 500C HF (80 m to 10 m) transceiver [520 W] (see manual and reviews and RigPix and RigReference) [1968]

Debut

Recently released or soon-to-be released gear, which might be moved to a category above later

Guohe Q900P HF (160 m to 70 cm) SDR [? W] (see reviews)
Has a waterfall, ATU, I/Q data, BT, GPS, UTC clock, USB C
Lab599 Discovery TX-500 HF (160 m to 6 m) SDR QRP [10 W] ($790, see manual) [2020]
Has a waterfall, I/Q data, 1.2 lbs

SWL / shortwave

Handheld

Icom IC-R20 handheld (SSB / AM / FM) scanner (see specs and reviews and brochure and manual and RigPix and DXE) [2004]

Portable

C Crane Skywave SSB portable (SSB / AM / FM / WX) SW receiver ($150, see specs and reviews)
Sangean ATS-909X portable (SSB / AM / FM) SW receiver ($270, see specs and reviews and DXE and RigPix) [2010]
• Tecsun PL-660 portable (SSB / AM / FM) SW receiver ($140, see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [2010]

Base

Icom IC-R71A (SSB / AM / FM) receiver (see specs and reviews (IC-R71E) and manual and RigPix and RigReference) [1984] 100 kHz to 30 MHz
Built-in power supply
Icom IC-R75 (SSB / AM / FM / CW) receiver (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1999] 30 kHz to 60 MHz
Icom IC-R8500 (SSB / AM / FM) receiver (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1996] 100 kHz to 2000 MHz
Yaesu FRG-100B (SSB / AM / FM) receiver (see specs and reviews and manual)
Yaesu FRG-7700 (SSB / AM / FM) VHF / UHF receiver (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1981]
Yaesu FRG-9600 (SSB / AM / FM) VHF / UHF receiver (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1985]

Vintage

Hallicrafters S-19R Sky Buddy (AM / CW) HF receiver (see specs and RigPix) [1939] 0.54 to 44 MHz

Power

Due to the high amount of power interests, many of these links are redundant with those found in other pages on this website

Power Supplies

Alinco DM-330MVT (5 to 15 VDC) 30 A / 32 A switching ($170, see specs and reviews and DXE)
Astron SS-30M (12.2 to 14.5 VDC) 25 A / 30 A switching ($150, see specs and reviews)
• Astron RS-35A (13.8 VDC) 25 A / 35 A linear ($180, see specs and reviews)
At 27 lbs, you'll want to keep this in one place
Astron RS-50A (11.0 to 15.0 VDC) 37 A / 50 A linear ($280, see specs and reviews)
The Astron RS-50M is the same PSU, but with a couple of meters ($320)
Astron RS-70A (11.0 to 15.0 VDC) 57 A / 70 A linear ($350, see reviews)
The Astron RS-70M is the same PSU, but with a couple of meters ($400)
• BMOUO (10.8 to 13.2 VDC) 30 A switching ($19, see reviews)
Currently being used as my secondary shack power supply for VHF / UHF rigs and chargers
This is one of those amazing PSUs that at first seems too-good-to-be-true
Three-prong open-ended power cord 18 AWG, 6-foot ($9)
• (Chinese knock-off of) MegaWatt S-360-12 (9.5 to 15.5 VDC) 30 A switching ($17, see reviews)
Currently being used as my primary shack power supply for HF / VHF / UHF rigs
Seems nearly identical to the BMOUO
JetStream JTPS31MA2 (4 to 16 VDC) 25 A / 30 A switching ($100, see reviews)
MFJ MFJ-4035MV (4 to 16 VDC) 30 A / 35 A linear ($150, see reviews and manual and DXE)
MFJ MFJ-4125P 13.8 VDC 25 A switching ($106, see reviews and Amazon and manual and DXE) Anderson Powerpole connectors
• MFJ MFJ-4230MVP (4 to 16 VDC) 25 A / 30 A switching ($165, see reviews [MV] and manual and DXE) Anderson Powerpole connectors
In my opinion, this one gives the biggest bang for the buck
MFJ MFJ-4245MV (4 to 16 VDC) 40 A / 45 A switching ($150, see reviews [MV] and manual and DXE)
The MFJ-4245MVP has Anderson Powerpole connectors
MFJ MFJ-4275MV (4 to 16 VDC) 70 A / 75 A switching ($270, see reviews and DXE)
• Powerwerx SS-30DV (14.1 VDC) 25 A / 30 A switching ($140, see reviews and manual)
Currently using this to power Lisa's Yaesu FT-8800R
Have used one to power our Yaesu FT-2900R for years
Pyle PSV300 (13.8 VDC) 30 A / 35 A switching ($70, see reviews and manual)
• RandL RLPS30M (4 to 16 VDC) 25 A / 30 A switching ($100, see reviews)
Nearly identical to the MFJ-4230MVP, except has no Anderson Powerpole connectors, but does have a cigarette lighter socket
Samlex SEC-1233 (13.8 VDC) 23 A switching ($140, see reviews and manual)
Samlex SEC-1235M (13.8 VDC) 30 A / 35 A switching ($130, see reviews and manual)
• Samlex SEC-25 (13.8 VDC) 20 A / 25 A linear
TekPower TP1830SB (1.5 to 15 VDC) 20 A / 30 A linear ($150)
TekPower TP30SWI (13.8 VDC) 30 A switching ($120)
Tripp-Lite PR-60 (13.8 VDC) 60 A linear ($350) [2003] solid-state
Yaesu FP-1030A 13.8 VDC 25 A / 30 A linear ($230, see reviews)

Batteries

• 18650 battery 10-pack 3.7 V 9800 mAh ($18, see data sheet and how to spot a fake) Li-ion
Includes two chargers
26650 battery 3.7 V 8000 mAh Li-ion ($7)
Includes one SkyWolfEye battery
38120S battery 3.2 V 10 Ah LiFePO4 ($25) 10 A 32 Wh
AA Portable LiFeMnPO₄ battery 3.2 V 60 Ah ($97) 60 A 192 Wh
• BiennoPower BLF-1209A 12 V 9 Ah ($100, see manual) 2.6 lbs, LiFePO₄, PVC, 12 A cont / 24 A peak
BiennoPower BLF-1212AS 12 V 12 Ah ($125, see manual) 3.6 lbs, LiFePO₄, ABS, 20 A cont / 40 A peak
BiennoPower BLF-1220A 12 V 20 Ah ($193, see manual) 5.4 lbs, LiFePO₄, PVC, 40 A cont / 60 A peak
CAT 250-0483 12 VDC 338 Ah repeater (see data sheet and brochure) 129 lbs, AGM, UPS / High Rate
• Deka unigy 24HR3000 12 VDC 74.4 Ah (see data sheet and brochure) 56 lbs, AGM, UPS / High Rate
Note: not a deep-cycle battery
Deka 8A4D 12 VDC 200 Ah (see data sheet and brochure) 134 lbs, AGM, UPS / High Rate
• EverStart 24DC 12 V 101 Ah, deep-cycle, maintenance-free ($75) standard wet cell, 690 CCA
Purchased for overnight usage by our CPAP machine
• ExpertPower EXP12180 12 V 18.0 Ah ($35, see data sheet) 11.7 lbs, AGM, UPS
Miady LFP16AH 12 VDC 16 Ah, deep-cycle ($60) 4 lbs, LiFePO₄, UPS
• MightyMax SLA1104 ($25) 6 lbs, AGM, ABS, deep-cycle, F1 terminals
Used in the portable repeater kit
• NEC ALM 12V7s 12 V 5 Ah (see manual and data sheet) 2.0 lbs, LiFePO₄, ABS, 23 A cont / 45 A peak
• Power-Sonic PSH-1280F2-FR (the Pockrus battery) 12 VDC 8.5 Ah ($30, see data sheet) 5.75 lbs, AGM, UPS, ABS
Currently part of our go-kits
Redodo 12V100AH 12 V 100 Ah ($300, see video) 25.3 lbs, LiFePO₄, PVC, M8 terminals
• RoyPow S1212 12 V 12 Ah ($73, see manual) 3.3 lbs, LiFePO₄, ABS, 12 A cont / 12 A peak
• Universal Power Group (Universal Battery) UB1280 12 V 8.0 Ah ($19, see data sheet) 4.96 lbs, AGM, UPS
• Universal Power Group (Universal Battery) UB12180 12 V 18.0 Ah ($40, see data sheet) 11.9 lbs, AGM, UPS, ABS
• Weize 12-volt SLA1104 ($27) 6 lbs, AGM, ABS, F2 terminals
Used in the portable repeater kit
Weize 12-volt 100 Ah TL12100 ($180) 64 lbs, AGM, ABS, marine terminals
Zippy Flightmax 8400 mAh LiFePO₄ 13.2 V 8.4 Ah ($95, see how to use it) 2.1 lbs, LiFePO₄, 4S2P

Battery info

Good basic article on lead-acid battery failure causes and testing
Basic article on lead-acid battery sulfation failure
Another basic article on lead-acid battery sulfation failure
The best RV battery for the money (testing and comparison)

Banks

• Foxelli USB Solar 10000 mAh ($32, see data sheet) 13.3 oz, 4 W
• VRURC 20000 mAh ($27, see data sheet) 10.9 oz, 22.5 W

Battery chargers

Primarily for AGM, gel, and/or other VRLA-type batteries:

NOCO Genius G750 12 V, 0.75 A ($38)
NOCO Genius G1100 12 V, 1.1 A ($50)
NOCO Genius G3500 12 V, 3.5 A ($76)
NOCO Genius G7200 12 V, 7.2 A ($126)
BatteryMINDer 2012-AGM 12 V, 2 A ($100)
BatteryMINDer 12248 12 V, 8 A ($160)
Battery Tender Junior (021-0123) 12 V, 0.75 A ($27, see manual)
• Schumacher Electric SC4 12 V, 3 A / 15 A [AGM, gel, deep-cycle, marine] ($50, see manual)
Purchased one at Walmart for our 101 Ah deep-cycle battery
• Schumacher Electric XC10 12 V, 2 A (see reviews and manual)
Very noisy

Primarily for non-lead-acid type batteries:

Eastshine S2 universal ($20, see reviews) 18650, 26650, NiMH, Ni-Cd, Li-ion, LiFePO₄

Primarily for LiFePO₄ batteries:

• UltraPower EP6012F4 LiFePO₄ ($28, see reviews) LiFePO₄

Jump-starters

• Astro 7775 portable power supply and jump starter ($60, see reviews and manual) 12000 mAh 12 VDC @ 2.0 A (normal), 19 VDC @ 3.5 A (laptop), 12 VDC @ 400 A (jump-start)
Was kept in Noji's vehicle for several years, having jump-started many people's vehicles
Gooloo GP2000 portable power supply and jump starter ($100, see reviews) 19800 mAh 15 VDC @ 10.0 A (normal), 12 VDC @ 2000 A (jump-start)
• HyperPS 15000 portable power supply and jump starter ($60, see reviews) 15000 mAh 12 VDC @ 2.0 A (normal), 19 VDC @ 3.5 A (laptop), 12 VDC @ 400 A (jump-start)
Currently kept in Lisa's vehicle
TACKLIFE KP120 portable power supply and jump starter ($80, see reviews) 12800 mAh 12 VDC @ 10.0 A (normal), 12 VDC @ 1200 A (jump-start)
• TACKLIFE T6 portable power supply and jump starter ($70, see reviews) 16500 mAh 12 VDC @ 2.0 A (normal), 12 VDC @ 600 A (jump-start)
Currently kept in Noji's vehicle

Power — inverters

• Cen-Tech 2000 Watt 66817 ($170, see manual) 120 VAC @ 2000 W
• Cen-Tech 750 Watt 66817 ($45, see manual) 120 VAC @ 750 W
Used successfully with a CPAP machine, including humidifier
• Cen-Tech 80 Watt 66972 ($19, see manual) 120 VAC @ 80 W

Power — distribution blocks

MFJ MFJ-1104 distribution block ($55, see reviews and manual and Amazon and DXE) 12 to 15 VDC @ 30 A
• Powerwerx PD-4 distribution block ($25, see Amazon) 12 to 15 VDC @ 30 A
West Mountain RIGrunner 4004U distribution block ($100, see manual and Amazon and Powerwerx) 12 to 15 VDC @ 40 A
West Mountain RIGrunner 4005 distribution block ($90, see reviews and manual and Amazon and Powerwerx) 12 to 15 VDC @ 40 A

Power — other

• Champion 100155 Portable Generator dual-fuel ($671, see reviews and manual) 7000 W running / 9000 W peak, 439 cc
• KIØBK (Flint Hills Radio) Low-Loss PWRgate backup power switching and charging system ($85, see reviews and manual) 12 to 16 VDC @ 25 A
MFJ MFJ-4416C battery booster ($180, see reviews and manual and DXE) 12 to 16 VDC @ 25 A
West Mountain Radio Epic PWRgate backup power switching and charging system ($190, see reviews and Powerwerx and DXE) 12 to 18 VDC @ 40 A, MPPT controller
West Mountain Radio Super PWRgate PG40S backup power switching and charging system ($140, see reviews and manual) 12 to 18 VDC @ 40 A

Solar

Solar panels

ALLPOWERS foldable monocrystalline solar panel ($160) 100 W, 22.4 V, 8 lbs, MC4
DOKIO 100W monocrystalline foldable solar panel, with PWM charge controller ($150) 100 W, 6 lbs
Renogy monocrystalline solar panel ($110, see manual and data sheet) 100 W, 12 V, 15 lbs
• Solar Cynergy 320W 72 Cell monocrystalline solar panel (data sheet) Page 1 and Page 2
Thunderbolt 100 Watt Solar Panel Kit four 25-watt panels amorphous silicon foldable solar panel, with PWM charge controller ($190)

Solar — batteries

• AlphaCell 195GXL 12.8 V 100 Ah ($42, see manual and data sheet) 63 lbs, gel, 1/4" terminals
• SurvivalFrog EasyPower AA USB battery (see brochure and package order ($90)) 1.2 VDC 1450 mAh, NiMH
Purchased the package order, which includes 12 USB batteries, two USB charging blocks, and the Solar Pocket Light charging lantern
• Thunderbolt Magnum Solar 64102 12 V 35 Ah (see manual) 20.95 lbs, AGM, UPS
Used this battery numerous times on UCARES events and emergency drills
Universal Battery UB121000 12 V 100 Ah ($180, see Walmart and data sheet) 64 lbs, AGM, Z1 terminals
Weize LFP12100 12 V 100 Ah ($180) 64 lbs, AGM, Z1 terminals
• Yuasa NP18-12B 12 V 17.2 Ah ($56) 14 lbs, SLA, Z1 terminals
• Yuasa NP5-12 12 V 5.0 Ah ($42) 4 lbs, SLA, F1 terminals

Charge controllers

EPsolar Tracer2210AN MPPT solar panel-to-battery charging system ($81, see data sheet and manual) 12 VDC @ 260 W / 20 A
• EPsolar Tracer3210AN MPPT solar panel-to-battery charging system ($93, see manual and video [12 min]) 12 VDC @ 360 W / 30 A
Home panel main controllers
• KIØBK (Flint Hills Radio) solar panel-to-battery ($45, see reviews and manual) 12 VDC @ 170 W / 10 A
• iSunergy MPPT MPPT solar panel-to-battery ($30, see video [10 min]) 12-24 VDC / USB / 30 A
Only for use with lead-acid batteries, not AGM, gel, NiMH, or Li-ion
• Ming He Docooler MPT-7210A MPPT solar panel-to-battery ($42, see video [42 min]) 12-60 VDC / 15-90 VDC @ 600 W / 10 A
Intened mainly for 24 V and 48 V batteries, not 12 V batteries
• Perfect Suitor PVSC30A MPPT solar panel-to-battery charging system ($36, see video [17 min]) 12 VDC @ 360 W / 30 A (might be PWM in disguise)
Powerwerx MPPT-300-14.6 MPPT solar panel-to-battery charge controller ($40) 12 VDC @ 300 W / 24 A (for Bienno 12 V batteries)
• Renogy Voyager PWM waterproof ($48, see video [42 min]) 12 VDC / 20 A

Comparisons

Solar Charge Controllers Buyers Guide (YouTube 20:27)

Stations

WattFun LiFePO₄ 96 Ah ($260) 12 lbs oz, 300 W

Solar — combos

• Foxelli USB Solar 10000 mAh ($32, see data sheet) 13.3 oz, 4 W
• Wish 2 x 100 W panel kit 12 V, 200 W ($82) 16.5 in square, 2 x 100 W panels, cigarette lighter adapter, USB port
$98 for the panels and a 20 A PWM charge controller

Solar — other

• MC4 to Powerpole adapter cable black-and-red zip cord ($20) 12 in / 10 AWG
• MC4 extension cable pair ($20) 25 ft / 10 AWG
• SurvivalFrog EasyPower AA USB battery (see brochure and package order ($90)) 1.2 VDC 1450 mAh, NiMH
Purchased the package order, which includes 12 USB batteries, two USB charging blocks, and the Solar Pocket Light charging lantern

Emergency

Gadgets

• Lukasa portable solar FM radio 5200 mAh ($33, see video) power bank, flashlight, USB, MP3 player

Portability

Best Choice collapsible wagon canopy ($70) outside storage pocket, drink holder

Other

Opinions

The best

The best HTs (Ham Radio Prep)

Comparisons

Which is better...the Icom IC-7300 or the Yaesu FT-991A ? (04-13-2020)

Other

Extreme Baofeng test (YouTube™ 4:47)

Tools

Analyzers

Comet CAA-500 Mark II HF / VHF / UHF antenna analyzer ($390, see reviews and manual) 1.8 to 500 MHz
iPortable iP60z HF / 6 m antenna analyzer (see reviews and manual)
MFJ MFJ-226 HF / VHF / UHF antenna analyzer ($310, see reviews and manual)
MFJ MFJ-259C HF / VHF antenna analyzer ($280, see specs and reviews and manual) 0.53 to 230 MHz
MFJ MFJ-269C HF / VHF / UHF antenna analyzer (see reviews and manual and DXE) 0.53 to 230 MHz, 415 to 470 MHz
MFJ MFJ-269D HF / VHF / UHF antenna analyzer ($360, see reviews and DXE) 0.53 to 230 MHz, 415 to 470 MHz
• NanoVNA HF / VHF / UHF vector network analyzer ($66, see reviews and reviews and manual) 50 kHz to 900 MHz
Windows and Linux software on GitHub (and here too )
NanoVNA SWR guide (by Noji)
QST article
• NanoVNA-H HF / VHF / UHF vector network analyzer ($70, see reviews and manual and Miklor) 10 kHz to 1500 MHz
The • $106 NanoVNA-H4 has a 4-inch screen, and this is a guide on measuring cable length
RF Signals ANTUINO HF / VHF antenna analyzer ($110, see specs and reviews) 0.1 to 150 MHz
• RigExpert AA-170 HF / VHF antenna analyzer (see specs and reviews and manual) 0.1 to 170 MHz
RigExpert AA-200 HF / VHF antenna analyzer (see specs and reviews and manual) 0.1 to 200 MHz
RigExpert AA-230 ZOOM BLE HF / VHF antenna analyzer ($370, see specs and reviews and manual) 0.1 to 230 MHz
RigExpert AA-600 HF / VHF / UHF antenna analyzer ($560, see specs and reviews and manual) 0.1 to 600 MHz
Surecom SA-250 HF / VHF / UHF antenna analyzer ($180, see specs and reviews) 132 to 173 MHz, 200 to 260 MHz, 400 to 519 MHz
• tinySA HF / VHF / UHF vector spectrum analyzer ($93, see Miklor) 100 kHz to 350 MHz

Test stuff (instrumentation, software, etc.)

Agilent / Keysight 8752A vector network analyzer (VNA) (see data sheet and manual) 300 kHz to 3 GHz
• AstroAI DT132A handheld auto-ranging DMM ($23, see reviews and manual) with temperature sensor
Bird 43 Thruline HF / VHF / UHF power meter ($410, see reviews and manual and Amazon and Universal Radio) SO-239, 450 kHz to 2.7 GHz @ 100 mW to 10 kW
• Daiwa CN-901HP HF / VHF power / SWR meter ($140, see reviews and Comet and manual and Amazon and DXE) 1.8 to 200 MHz @ 5 to 2000 W, cross-needle
Diamond SX-200 HF / VHF power / SWR meter ($90, see reviews and Amazon and manual and DXE) 1.8 to 200 MHz @ 5 to 200 W
Diamond SX-40C VHF / UHF power / SWR meter ($80, see reviews and Amazon and manual and DXE) 144 to 470 MHz @ 30 to 300 W, cross-needle
Diamond SX-600 HF / VHF / UHF power / SWR meter ($175, see specs and reviews and manual and DXE) 1.8 to 525 MHz @ 5 to 200 W
• JYE Tech DSO 112A mini touch-screen oscilloscope ($60, see reviews and manual and video) 0 to 2 MHz
HP / Agilent 8591E spectrum analyzer 9 kHz to 1.8 GHz
HP / Agilent 8935 communication service monitor (see data sheet and service manual) 400 kHz to 1.0 GHz, and 1.4 to 2.0 GHz
Including spectrum analyzer, signal generator, and oscilloscope
• Kenwood SM-230 station monitor / band scope / monitor scope (see specs and reviews and manual and RigPix) [1989] 1.8 MHz to 150 MHz
• Micronta / RadioShack 21-525B field strength / SWR tester (see specs and manual) 3 to 30 MHz @ 1 to 1000 W
• MFJ MFJ-208 VHF SWR meter ($97, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 142 MHz to 156 MHz
Uses the MFJ-1312D charger (12 VDC, 500 mA, 2.1 mm jack) Amazon
• MFJ MFJ-264 dry dummy load ($90, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 1500 W / 1 to 650 MHz
MFJ MFJ-267 dummy load, cross-needle SWR and power meter ($160, see reviews and manual and DXE) SO-239 / 1500 W / DC to 60 MHz
MFJ MFJ-815B VHF SWR meter (see reviews and manual) SO-239 / 1.8 MHz to 60 MHz
MFJ MFJ-849 digital SWR and power meter ($170, see specs and manual and DXE) 200 W / HF / VHF / UHF
Video that compares the MFJ-849 and MFJ-894
MFJ MFJ-854 RF current meter ($145, see reviews and manual and DXE) clamp toroid / 1 MHz to 30 MHz
MFJ MFJ-894 cross-needle SWR and power meter ($140, see specs and reviews and manual and DXE) 200 W / HF / VHF / UHF
MUSTOOL MT8206 handheld DMM and oscilloscope ($76, see reviews and Wish) 5 Hz to 5 MHz
• Para Dynamics Astatic 600 power / SWR meter ($100, see reviews and manual) 0.1 to 5000 W / 25 to 30 MHz
Nissei RS-40 SWR and power meter ($50, see reviews) 200 W / 140 to 150 MHz / 430 to 450 MHz, SO-239
• RadioShack 21-534 power / SWR meter ($90, see reviews and manual and brochure) 3 to 30 MHz @ 1 to 2000 W
Rigol DSA815 communication service monitor ($1050, see data sheet and manual and service manual) 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz
The Rigol DSA815-TG includes the tracking generator
• Surecom SW-33 Mark II SWR and power meter ($36, see service manual) SMA-F / 100 W / DC to 10.0 GHz
• Vanco SWR-1 SWR and power meter (see specs) 0.1 to 10 W / 3.5 to 150 MHz
• Yaesu YO-100 monitor scope (see specs and reviews and manual)

Hardware

• Greenlee 3/4-inch manual punch standard round knockout ($50)
Crimper for LMR-400, RG-213, RG-8 ratchet ($29)
Crimper for RG-8X. LMR-240, RG-58 ratchet ($17)
Klein coax stripper LMR-400 and RG-8X ($16)
Zip-tie gun cable tie gun ($15) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00BEZWJ6I/

Outerwear

Guardian 11173 Seraph Construction fall protection harness, OSHA-approved, side D-rings ($86, see reviews)
KwikSafety PYTHON fall protection ANSI lanyard, OSHA-approved, double-leg ($58, see reviews)

Stuff, materials, wrapping, packaging

• Nashua Stretch & Seal self-fusing silicone tape ($9, see Ham Depot)
Scotch Tape 70 self-fusing silicone tape ($26, see Grainger)
Kester 44 solder 60/40 ($40) 0.8 mm, 1.0 lb, rosin core

Other

EZ Hang EZHang 2 antenna launcher ($80, see reviews and DXE)
• MFJ MFJ-557 practice keyer ($40, see reviews and manual)
• Weller W100PG 100 W soldering iron ($66, see Home Depot)
Temco MC4 spanner wrench removal pair ($7, see Powerwerx)

Other 'equipment'

Apparel (clothing)

• ARES reflective vests
Chest harness / gear organizer ($40)
X-FIRE Chest harness ($20)
HamThreads (polo shirts by club)

Gifts

Ham Crazy (badges, hats, banners, buttons, decals, keychains, mugs, bumper stickers, etc.)
LED Booth Signs (desk, keychain, tag)
Etsy (signs, shirts, hats, ID cards)

QSL cards

CheapQSL
Homestead QSL cards by KB3IFH
Mr. QSL custom cards by K4JSG
RadioQTH online card creator (into PDF)

Insurance

ARRL equipment insurance description and signup page

Buy / sell / trade / info

QRZ
KSL Classifieds
Universal Radio Used List
QTH
Reddit Hamfest
Repeater Builder
RigPix
Craigslist
SecondHand Radio (very unprofessional, but an option nonetheless)

Some popular places to purchase equipment

ACS (American Communication System)
Amateur Radio Store
Amateur Radio Supplies
American Radio Supply
Ameritron
The Antenna Farm (antennas, repeaters, towers, accessories, power supplies)
Associated Radio
Batteries America
BridgeCom Systems
CheapHam
Cushcraft (antennas)
DX Engineering (also Bencher / Butternut / Skyhawk)
GigaParts
Ham City
HAMKit (Arduino, Raspberry pi)
Hamnation
Ham Radio Outlet (newly issued call signs are posted here for about a week)
HamSource (batteries, power gates, solar, Powerpole)
Hustler / New-Tronics
hy-gain
Main Trading Company / MTC Radio
MCM Electronics
MFJ
MilitaryFieldGear.com (military masts)
MyAntennas (antennas, baluns, chokes, coax) [closed summers during July]
New Ham Store
OUTbacker (portable antennas)
Palmetto Antennas (antennas, ladder line, repeater controllers, duplexers)
Portable Zero (tactical carriers)
Powerwerx (for Anderson™ Powerpole^® equipment)
ProComm (truck mounts and truck radio accessories)
Pryme (tactical / surveillance and official equipment)
Quicksilver Radio (power cables, power distribution, Anderson™ PowerPole® parts, coax, connectors)
Radio City
Radio Gear Pro
Radio-Mart
Radiodan (watt meters, power supplies, amplifiers, chokes)
Radioddity
Radiotronics (DMR, commercial)
RF Parts (meters, tubes, transformers, transistors, vintage)
RT Systems (programming cables and software)
Rugged Radios (CB, amateur, antennas, mobile, mounting)
RW Antenna Store (antennas, analyzers, mounts, rotors, switches, tripods, wattmeters)
Spiderbeam (antennas, telescoping masts)
SuperAntenna (portable antennas)
Texas Towers
Universal Radio
West Mountain Radio (power distribution)
Wired Communications (coax, connectors, adapters, jumpers)
eBay
Amazon

Other stores for applicable equipment and tools

Antique Electronic Supply
Grainger
Harbor Freight (aka HF)
The Home Depot (aka Ham Depot)
Lowe's
Ra-Elco and (article)
Walmart (aka Wally World)
Ham Crazy (badges, hats, banners, buttons, decals, keychains, mugs, bumper stickers, etc.)

Manufacturers

Radios

Alinco
AnyTone
Baofeng / Pofung
Black Hole (antennas)
BTech
Connect Systems
Elecraft
FlexRadio
Icom
Jetstream
Juentai
Kenwood
Leixen
Motorola
Puxing
Quansheng
Radio Shack
Ten-Tec
TYT / Tytera
Weierwei
Wouxun
Yaesu
YouKits (transceivers, tuners, analyzers)

Antennas

Alpha Antenna (wire antennas)
Alpha Delta (surge protectors, wire antennas)
Arrow
Butternut / Bencher (now DXE)
Chameleon Antenna
Comet
Cushcraft
Diamond
Elk
Gap
Hustler / New-Tronics
hy-gain
InnovAntennas (premier beams)
JK Antennas (premier beams)
Larsen (PulseLarsen)
Maxcon (OCF)
Mosley (beams)
MyAntennas (EFHW)
Nagoya
Ni4L
PackTenna (portable)
Radio Works (carries the Carolina Windom 80 Compact, tuner required, alleged 10.0 dBd)
Sirio
Smiley (telescopic)
Sommer (no-trap beams)
SP7GXP (premier beams)
SteppIR
Tarheel Antennas
Three Mosquitos (portable end-feds)
Wilson (mostly CB, but some 2 m and 10 m)
Wolf River Coils
ZeroFive-Antennas

Other

ABR Industries (grounding braids, cables)
Alpha (amplifiers, tuners, analyzers)
Alpha Delta (ground clamps, antenna switches, surge protectors, lightning arresters, wire antennas)
Ameritron (amplifiers)
Astron (power supplies)
Balun Designs (baluns, ununs)
BiennoPower (LiFePO₄ batteries)
Bird (wattmeters)
Breedlove (mounts)
Cable X-perts (cables, connectors)
Connect Systems (CSI) (rigs)
Dunestar (filters)
Hammond (enclosures, racks, power strips, transformers)
Heil Sound (headphones, head sets, microphones, foot switches)
ICE / I.C.E (Industrial Communication Engineers) (lightning arresters / arrestors)
KwikSafety (harnesses, lanyards, hooks, vests)
LBS (Low Band Systems) (filters)
LDG Electronics (tuners)
Mean Well (power supplies)
MFJ (antennas, antenna analyzers, tuners, SWR meters, watt meters, power supplies)
Palomar Engineers (chokes, baluns, RFI suppression, line isolators)
Palstar (tuners)
Pasternack (cable assemblies, connectors, adapters, switches, circulators)
PolyPhaser (surge protectors / suppressors, RF protectors)
Powerwerx (Anderson™ Powerpole^® equipment, power supplies)
Radio Works (baluns and balun education and a better one)
RemoteRig (remote transceiver interfaces)
RF Concepts (amplifiers, tuners)
RigExpert (antenna analyzers, transceiver interfaces)
Samlex (power supplies, inverters, chargers, solar panels, charge controllers)
Times Microwave (feedlines / cables)
Timewave (TNCs)
Tower Electronics (connectors, mounts, adapters, power cords)
Vibroplex (keyers)
WPS Antennas (RG-8X on 3/4" mounts)

General equipment information locations

RigReference
RigPix
Universal Radio

Some DIY (do-it-yourself) projects and pages related to ham radio

Radios FM transmitter (YouTube 9:38, 2 m, 500 mW) FM "BBG" transmitter bug / spy / surveillance (2 m, 500 mW, more info) QRP Transceiver (40 m, SSB/CW, QST, Aug 2008) [PDF] More robust QRP Transceiver (160-80-60-40-30 m, SSB/CW, ambitious) 2-meter / 70-cm antennas Portable ground plane for your HT (2 m / 1.25 m / 70 cm, 3.0 dBd gain) [PDF] Made several of these, which have worked very well Also made a 4-radial version, which I currently use in my basement for both 2 m and 70 cm Roll-up J-pole (2 m / 70 cm, 1.55 dBd gain) [PDF] Made these, which have worked very well Copper J-pole (2 m / 70 cm, by KC8AON) Collection of copper "cactus" J-poles (2 m / 70 cm) Twin-lead roll-up J-pole (2 m, 1.55 dBd gain) Simple 1/4-wave vertical dipole (2 m) Simple 5/8-wave vertical (2 m, 1.5 dBd gain) [PDF] Simple 3/4-wave slingshot (2 m) Simple J-pole (2 m / 70 cm, 2.85 dBd gain) [PDF] Yagi beam (2 m, 9.3 to 14.9 dBd) Tape Measure Yagi (2 m, 7.3 dBd gain) [also by NT1K] [PDF on ARRL] [PDF by DW Hawke] Made this, which has worked very well With Reuben KI7AEU, presented this at a DIY table in the GSL Hamfest 2016 prior to a foxhunt Re-presented this at a DIY table in the Rocky Mountain Division Convention 2019 Dual-band coat hanger Yagi (2 m / 70 cm) Simple V and mini-Yagi (2 m) Powerful 7-element Yagi beam (2 m, 11 dBd gain) Collinear (vertical dipole) (2 m, two-element half-wave, 6.0 dBd gain) Collinear (vertical dipole) (2 m, two-element half-wave, 6.0 dBd gain) 5/8-wave collinear J-pole (2 m, 6.0 dBd gain) [also by IW5EDI] Made this, and still playing with it The Slim Jim J-pole (2 m roll-up, 1.6 dBd gain) Indoor VHF Delta Loop (2 m, 0.0 dBd gain) The Tiny 2 (2 m beam, 4.0 dBd gain) 1.25-meter folded dipole antenna (by Noji) The Hentenna bidirectional rectangular (2 m, 0.0 dBd gain) Recycle an old TV aerial (2 m, 7.5 dBd gain, ARRL 1996) [PDF] 6-meter antennas Simple 1/4-wave vertical (1.5 dBd gain) [PDF] Inverted-V Dipole Used this (along with the Jetstream doc) to design my first 6-meter antenna, currently mounted on my roof, but unused at the moment 3-element beam (6.1 dBd gain, perhaps the best Yagi design) Simple copper J-pole (0.85 dBd, perhaps the best omnidirectional design) [also by IW5EDI] Made this, and it is currently mounted on my house (see my photo page) Yagi coax beam Slick Six 6-meter dipole (0 dBd gain) Vertical dipole (0 dBd gain) HF antennas Simple 1/4-wave HF vertical on YouTube (20 m, but can be adjusted, 3.0 dBd) [the fishing pole antenna] Made this, which I have used very successfully on Field Day and on a mountain hike Your first 20-meter dipole (20 m, by Noji) 20-meter rollup dipole (by Noji) Copper pipe 1/4-wave HF vertical on YouTube (20-17-15-12-10 m, 3.0 dBd) OCF dipole antenna (80-40-20-10 m, by Noji) Simple C-pole for HF (10-12-15-17-20 m, 0.0 dBd, allegedly no tuner needed) [PDF] New Carolina Windom (40-20-15-10 m, no tuner needed, 0 dBd) Your first 40-meter dipole (40 m, by Dave Casler KEØOG, 0 dBd) The best first 40-meter dipole (40 m, 0 dBd) 40-meter dipole antenna (plus 80 meters, by Noji) Dual-band parallel dipole antenna (40-20 m, by Noji) $4 special double-Zepp (80 m to 10 m, requires a tuner) So you want to tackle a cubical quad? (15-10 m, 5.1 dBd) 4-band fan dipole (80-40-20-10 m, by Noji) Fan dipole (40-20-10 m, 0 dBd) Fence fan dipole (80-40-20-10 m, 0 dBd) Made this for Field Day, and it's simple enough in concept, but does take a bit of time to build and tune 20 / 40 meter trap dipole (by Noji) One of the better antennas I've made; worked well at the 76ers Barbecue and at Field Day in the GOTA station As an added bonus, I discovered that it tunes up well on 15 meters and 10 meters G5RV (by Noji) Inverted-L sloper (all-band, 0 dBd) Magnetic loop (20-10 m, 0 dBd) Skywire loop (aka horizontal loop or loop skywire) full-wave loop / rhombic (160-80-40-20 / 10 m, 0 dBd) Cross NVIS (40 m day / 80 m night) [DXE, patterned after the military AS-2259/GR antenna] Simple NVIS (40 m day / 80 m night) Simple NVIS (80 m) [1/20-wave high, many good notes] 2-element 20-meter beam (20 m, by Noji, 7.1 dBi) [also by N4SPP] and source info (WB3JZO) [PDF] DK3 Screwdriver 80 m to 10 m 1/4-wave mobile screwdriver whip (see reviews) 100 W Inverted-V regular and fan dipole series by Dave Tadlock KGØZZ on YouTube™ (39:05) Cat's Whiskers 10 m to 20 m fan loop 100 W 160-meter short vertical (by Noji) End-fed half-wave 40 m to 6 m, including 9:1 unun 100 W 80-10 end-fed half-wave 80 m to 10 m, including 49:1 unun (by Noji) 5-element 10-meter beam (10 m, by Pop YU7EF, 7.6 dBd) Satellite antennas XE1MEX Yagi (4 x 8 element, by Alex Diaz) Dual-band satellite Yagi antenna (by Noji) Oddball and controversial antennas The controversial EH Antenna (and the controversy) (Tom Rauch W8JI) More EH Antenna projects Grasswire Antenna (K3MT) Other DIY (not just antennas) K8BLO Pneumatic Antenna Launcher [PDF] W2GT Pneumatic Antenna Launcher on YouTube™ (7:30) Pneumatic antenna launcher (by Noji) PVC Antenna Launcher (and accompanying instructions [PDF] Antennas in the Attic on YouTube™ (6:12) ideas The Ugly Balun [poorly written article, but good building instructions...see photos below] (1:1 HF air-core RF choke) 4:1 voltage balun on YouTube™ (3 MHz to 30 MHz, 200 W) Caution: this is a voltage balun (to learn the difference, see Baluns 101) 4:1 current balun (by Noji) 49:1 unun (by Noji) Choke Cookbook (detailed for #31 toroid, by James Brown, K9YC) [PDF] 80-meter vertical and inverted sloper (shortened end-fed half-wave) HF coax traps The Ugly Bandpass Filter Bandpass Filter (Lew Gordon K4VX) 12 V ATX power supply Currently using this to power my home base Yaesu FT-2900R Modifying an Alpha Delta DX-EE for WARC bands Simple shortwave antennas How to make a dummy antenna (not a dummy load) for testing receiver input by a signal generator TinySWR Meter QRP LED SWR meter and power indicator Diplexer and components list Make your own ladder line Ladder line (by Noji) How to design an RF power amplifier on YouTube™ (12:34) [very technical — Class A FET amplifier] Coax continuity tester (by Noji) Build your own 'pecker' for tube amplifier tuning (by John Tait) Make your own rotator on YouTube (18:25)

Carl's Joystick [the Pockrus J-pole]

How-to (tips and mods)

Tips to keep in mind when venturing into DIY Intro to Anderson™ Powerpole connectors (by Noji) Install Anderson™ Powerpole connectors on YouTube™ (9:40) Mobile radio installation considerations [PPT] How to install the Pockrus J-pole (shopping list, tools, instructions by Noji) Install a PL-259 connector on coax (by Noji) Mobile radio installation considerations (technical, by Jim Aspinwall NO1PC) Mods (equipment modifications) mods.dk (mods for all kinds of stuff) Modify your Baofeng microphone on YouTube™ (18:38) Modify your Yaesu FT-60R (MARS/CAP) on YouTube™ (15:21) Modify your Icom IC-5100 (MARS/CAP) Modify your Icom IC-7100 (MARS/CAP) Online calculators Folded dipole (just enter the MHz) Dipole and vertical cut too long or too short calculator (by MØMCX) [VBA app for Excel] Dipole trap calculator (ZIP by Tony Fields VE6YP)

Specialty

Microphones

Microphone knowledgebase (G4WPW)

Other

4:1 Guanella balun (VK6YSF)

Personal homebrew pages

Transceivers W1WC Ham Radio Kits page (mostly links to other pages with projects and kits) Antennas IW5EDI Homebrew page ON6MU Homebrew page (mostly VHF / UHF) AA5TB Homebrew page (Steve Yates) MØMTJ Homebrew page ARRL Homebrew Antenna page DK7ZB Homebrew page (Martin Steyer, Germany) VA3IUL Homebrew page (Iulian Rosu, mostly diagrams of numerous antenna types) Other QRP HomeBuilder (many transceiver projects for the most daring) HF Loop Antenna Calculator

Repair

Kits

NMO mount

Other

Places to get your stuff fixed

(Listed in no particular order)



Affordable Radio Repair Mike Alexander, NØBXE 527 N Frazier Ave Florence, Clorado 81226 mike [at] affordableradiorepair [dot] com Precision Electronics Don Wood, WA7GWD 454 N 1100 W Centerville, Utah 84014 801-292-4474 don [at] helmetcomm [dot] com MTS Repair Scott Malcom, KA7MEF 5130 Jackson Hwy Toledo, Washington 98591-8680 360-864-8438 mts [at] toledotel [dot] com AVVid Clif Holland, KA5IPF 322 VZ County Rd 2714 Mabank, Texas 75147 214-850-0973 clif [at] avvid [dot] com Cal-Ham Repair 1732 Southampton Dr Carrollton, Texas 75007 214-476-5107 info [at] hamrepair [dot] com Burghardt Radio Repair, Inc. Jim Smith, WØMJY 1320 13th Avenue SE - Unit 48 Watertown, South Dakota 57201 605-886-7314 (cell 605-880-4769) service [at] burghardtradiorepair [dot] com CTR Engineering Tom Rauch, WØMJY 371 Dean Rd Barnesville, Georgia 30204 (phone by request) orders [at] ctrengineeringinc [dot] com Land Air Communications Hal Guretzky, K6DPZ 95-15 108th St South Richmond Hill, New York 11419 718-847-3090 landaircom [at] aol [dot] com Ham Radio Repair Fix or Ham Radio Repair Fix Lee Sutherland, W9DKC Technical specialists, LLC 5911 E Dr Martin Luther King Blvd Tampa, Florida 33619 813-784-5536 lee [at] hamradiorepairfix [dot] com Amateur Radio Service (no website) Bud Garside, W7ARS 16200 NE Leander Dr Sherwood, Oregon 97140 503-554-8831 budgarside [at] juno [dot] com Yaesu USA Juan Hernandez 6125 Phyllis Dr Cypress, California 90630 714-827-7600 j.hernandez [at] yaesu [dot] com Chuck's Repair of Bountiful 362 W 1350 N Bountiful, Utah 84010 801-698-8530

Other information

Common coax chart
SWR power loss chart (actually, power reflected, not lost)
RF choke impedance chart (HF only, from G3TQX)
Sherwood transceiver tests (Rob Sherwood, NCØB)
HT receiver lab test results (compiled from QST by Razvan Fatu, YO9IRF)
White paper that compares NiCd, NiMH, and Li-ion batteries (little mention of relative cost)