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Essential ham radio equipment includes a transceiver to send and receive signals, an antenna to radiate the radio waves, a power supply, and coaxial cable to connect everything together.

Core Equipment Types

Transceivers: This is the main radio box. It both transmits and receives.Handheld: Portable radios for short-range local talk. Great for beginners on a budget. Mobile/Base: More powerful radios for longer distances. Popular models include the Yaesu FT-991A Go to product viewer dialog for this item. (around $1,400) which handles multiple bands. Handheld: Portable radios for short-range local talk. Great for beginners on a budget. Mobile/Base: More powerful radios for longer distances. Popular models include the Yaesu FT-991A Go to product viewer dialog for this item. (around $1,400) which handles multiple bands. Antennas: Your radio is only as good as your antenna.Options range from simple wire dipoles for long-range high-frequency (HF) use to vertical fiberglass dual-band antennas for local VHF/UHF. Options range from simple wire dipoles for long-range high-frequency (HF) use to vertical fiberglass dual-band antennas for local VHF/UHF. Power Supplies and Cables:You need a 13.8V DC power supply to run desktop radios from a standard wall outlet. Coaxial cable connects your transceiver safely to your outdoor antenna. You need a 13.8V DC power supply to run desktop radios from a standard wall outlet. Coaxial cable connects your transceiver safely to your outdoor antenna.

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Where to Buy Gear

Shop a wide selection of parts and major brands at DX Engineering. Find gear, accessories, and local support through Ham Radio Outlet.

If you'd like, let me know:What is your license class (Technician, General, Extra)? Do you plan to operate mostly at home, in a vehicle, or portable/hiking ? What is your target budget ? I can help you build out a complete, matching equipment list.