Mobile ham radio

Last update: 25 March 2022 Since applications are constantly being developed, I update this posting regularly. If you would like to suggest an app that I have not considered, please comment or cont…

Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, choosing a dual band ham radio is tough. With the wealth of options available in the market, you can end up with a device with limited range, subpar performance, or unreliable reception. So, we’ve compiled the best dual band mobile ham radios we’ve tested to help you out.

When I’m driving free, the world’s my homeWhen I’m mobileHee hoo!Beep beep!– Pete Townshend, The Who, Goin’ MobileGoing mobile. Yeah, that’s a great idea! Installing a ham radio mobile station in an automobile is often the next step for many hams following the establishment of a home station or perhaps as the upgrade from an HT. A ham radio mobile installation greatly expands the utility of amateur radio and increases the opportunity of time to get on the air. [Video of this mobile station…

When I’m driving free, the world’s my homeWhen I’m mobileHee hoo!Beep beep!– Pete Townshend, The Who, Goin’ MobileGoing mobile. Yeah, that’s a great idea! Installing a ham radio mobile station in an automobile is often the next step for many hams following the establishment of a home station or perhaps as the upgrade from an HT. A ham radio mobile installation greatly expands the utility of amateur radio and increases the opportunity of time to get on the air. [Video of this mobile station…

I’ve owned my Elecraft KX3 for five years, and this little rig continues to amaze me. In 2013, I gave the KX3 one of the most favorable reviews I’ve ever published–and it continue…

Ham radio has become an increasingly popular tool for preppers. While it is fairly inexpensive, there are a few things you need to know before you get one.

New ham radio operators should keep the information in this cheat sheet handy while gathering experience. Bookmark the websites, too.

This Biophone-inspired* ham radio "go box" was a long-planned and often-delayed project. The box contains a small two-way radio and a battery, and by flipping a couple of switches, attaching a quick-connect antenna, and releasing a velcro strap on the microphone, I can be on the air in seconds. It first saw service during the 2018 Honolulu Marathon, operating for 13 hours at Net Control. I had it hooked up to an external battery and antenna. It worked very well. The box is a Nanuk 905. The…

Here's how to make a tiger tail ounterpoise for Baofeng and other radios to boost handheld GMRS and ham radio range by adding the missing half of antenna.

This page includes a list of parts and downloadable CAD files for the SHTF communications ham radio go-box I built and featured in a recent video.