Monday, April 6
Hand-curated deals on radios, antennas, Meshtastic, batteries, solar, SDR, and accessories from Amazon, Ham Radio Outlet, GigaParts, and DX Engineering. Updated daily.
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Amazon has *2-Pack Baofeng UV-5RTP 8/4/1W Two-Way Ham Radio w/ Programming Cable* for *$59.70*. *Shipping is free*. Thanks to Deal Editor *RazorConcepts* for finding this deal. *Key...
Listed Wed, Apr 1, 9:41 PM CT — verify price before purchasing.
VITAHUI via Amazon has *2-Pack Baofeng UV-5R 3800mAh Long Range Rapid 2-Way Dual Band USB Ham Handheld Radios* on sale for *$29.99*. *Shipping is free* with Prime or on $35+ orders. Thanks Deal...
Listed Wed, Apr 1, 9:40 PM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The Baofeng DM-1701 is the most popular entry-level DMR radio for new hams stepping into digital voice. Dual-band VHF/UHF, Tier I & II dual time slot DMR, 3,000 channels, 10,000 digital talk groups, and 120,000 contact storage. Compatible with OpenGD77 firmware for a fully unlocked experience. If you're on a DMR repeater network or want to explore BrandMeister/DMR-MARC, this is the radio that won't break the bank.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The classic starter handheld. Dual band VHF/UHF, 4W output, FM radio, and 128 memory channels. Great for new Technicians and as a backup radio. Comes with battery, antenna, charger, earpiece, and accessories. Single radio listing.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
No-radial broadband vertical covering 3.5–57MHz. No tuner needed for most bands. Easy to install, excellent build quality. A favorite for HOA-restricted operators with limited antenna options.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Solid machined brass body with heavy silver plating and Teflon (PTFE) insulator. The gold standard for solder-on UHF coax connectors — fits RG-8, RG-213, and LMR-400. Comparable silver/teflon connectors go for $5–$7 each at most suppliers. Stock up.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The IC-705 is Icom's all-band, all-mode QRP portable — covering HF, 50MHz, 144MHz, and 430MHz in one package at 10W output. Built on the same RF Direct Sampling SDR architecture as the IC-7300, including a touchscreen spectrum scope, real-time waterfall, and Bluetooth for remote ops. Built-in D-STAR and voice recorder, 6,000-channel memory, GPS and WLAN ready. The benchmark portable rig for SOTA, POTA, and travel ops — nothing else comes close at this price. Available at HRO at $1,399.95 after the $100 Icom manufacturer coupon through March 31.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The IC-7300 is the most popular HF rig on the market. Real-time spectrum scope, built-in SDR, USB audio/CAT, and exceptional receiver performance. Perfect for contesting, DX, and everyday operating.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Ultra-low-power Meshtastic node with e-ink display, onboard GPS, NRF52840 + SX1262 LoRa 915MHz, NFC, and BLE5. Pre-certified (FCC/CE). Solar-friendly with deep sleep under 1mA. The cleanest Meshtastic hardware for permanent outdoor nodes.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Industry-standard Motorola-style NMO magnetic mount with 3.5-inch base, 12 feet of RG-58A/U coax, and PL-259 connector. Compatible with all NMO-thread mobile antennas from Larsen, Diamond, Comet, and others. Rated 0–3000 MHz. HRO discount price — same mount sells for $55–$60 at competing retailers.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The classic UV-5R (144/420 MHz, 4W) sold open-box at 35% off. Fully tested, includes battery, antenna, charger, and earpiece. Great Elmer radio or shack spare.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
No drivers, no USB cable headaches. Program your Baofeng UV-5R, Quansheng UV-K5, or dozens of other radios wirelessly via Bluetooth/WiFi using the app or PC. 2,855 reviews at 4.79/5 — the most-reviewed ham radio programming solution on the market. At $9.99 it's a no-brainer add-on.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Nearly 4,000 reviews at 4.8/5 stars — this is the most battle-tested budget ham radio going right now. 5W, full unlock, GMRS, AM/FM, NOAA, DTMF, USB-C charging. 1 Pack includes 1 radio + 1 battery + USB-C cable. Dual Battery Set and 2-Pack options also available on the product page. Open-source firmware + CHIRP compatible.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
10W output covering 8 bands: VHF, UHF, GMRS, Air Band, and more. USB-C charging, 2500mAh battery, one-key frequency match, NOAA weather, DTMF, VOX. 4.79/5 stars from 245+ reviews. TIDRadio's flagship — and at this price it's hard to beat.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
TIDRadio's brand new flagship: 10W with built-in APRS, GPS tracker, Bluetooth, spectrum analyzer, and SMS texting. Works on both Ham and GMRS bands. Customizable screen, upgradable firmware, global repeater access. Just launched — 39 reviews at 4.41/5 and climbing.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
BCI Group 24 LiFePO4 with 100A BMS, 15,000+ cycle lifespan, and built-in low-temperature protection. Weighs only 23 lbs — about a third of equivalent AGM. The go-to battery for POTA, SOTA, and off-grid ham setups. Heavily featured across ham radio YouTube. Currently 43% off at WattCycle.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Portable 20W HF transceiver with 24-bit SDR architecture, built-in auto antenna tuner, and real-time waterfall display. Removable head unit for dash-mount or field use. One of the best bang-for-buck HF rigs on the market — now $96 off at HRO's Spring Savings Sale through March 31.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Self-contained portable HF/50MHz SDR radio with 4" color touchscreen, built-in ATU, 3500mAh internal battery, Bluetooth, WiFi, and WSJT-X compatible digital modes. 10W all-mode (SSB/CW/AM/FM). The field radio that YouTube hams actually use — now $74 off at Radioddity.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The Yaesu FT-70DR is a dual-band (144/430 MHz) handheld supporting both Yaesu C4FM digital (System Fusion) and standard analog FM. If you're on a System Fusion repeater network or want to explore digital voice, this is the entry point that doesn't break the bank. Solid build quality, excellent receiver selectivity, and a simple interface that doesn't require reading a manual to use. Highly rated across multiple ham radio YouTube reviews.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The FT-60R is the go-to rugged handheld for emergency communications. Dual band VHF/UHF, 5W, built tough with military-grade specs. Beloved by ARES/RACES teams and POTA operators alike.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The FTDX-10 at $1,399.95 matches the going rate at most major dealers — this is HRO's coupon price bringing their rack price in line with market. Not a deep discount, but a fair price if you're buying from HRO.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Yaesu's updated dual-band mobile brings C4FM/System Fusion digital and built-in ASP (Audio Signal Processing) to the proven FTM-150R platform. 55W on VHF, 50W on UHF, full dot-matrix display, detachable front panel, 1,103 memory channels, Super-DX sensitivity boost, and dual speakers for 6W total audio. The RASP adds C4FM and built-in ASP over the base FTM-150R — no optional board needed. Now $50 off through March 31 with a $10 Yaesu coupon + $40 HRO Spring Savings.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Yaesu's latest dual-band mobile successor to the FTM-400XDR lineup. 50W VHF / 45W UHF with C4FM System Fusion digital and standard analog FM — Automatic Mode Select (AMS) switches between digital and analog automatically so you never miss a call. Advanced Speaker Processing (ASP) is adaptive DSP that sharpens audio intelligibility in noisy mobile environments. Detachable front panel for flexible mount configurations. APRS-capable with optional GPS module. A $40 Yaesu manufacturer rebate through March 31 brings it to the best current market price.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Yaesu's newest portable multi-band radio: 10W all-mode (SSB/CW/AM/FM/C4FM) covering HF + 6m + VHF + UHF, built-in sound card for digital modes, 4.3" color touchscreen, IP67 waterproof, and field-swappable battery. The SOTA/POTA successor to the IC-705 in Yaesu's lineup — $100 off through 3/16.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
One of the toughest handhelds ever made. The VX-6R covers true tri-band TX — 144/220/430 MHz — with JIS7 submersibility (1 meter for 30 minutes), making it the go-to for operators who work in rain, mud, or water. 5W output, 1,000 memory channels, and wideband receive from 500kHz to 999MHz covering Air Band, weather, and shortwave. Beloved by SOTA ops and search-and-rescue teams. $10 Yaesu manufacturer coupon at HRO through March 31.
Listed Sun, Mar 22, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The standard DC connector in ham radio: 24 pairs of 30A Anderson Powerpoles, pre-sorted in a storage box. If you're doing any DC wiring for your radio, power supply, or battery, this is where you start. Compatible with Powerwerx, West Mountain Radio, and ARRL-standard configurations.
Listed Sat, Mar 21, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The compact digital mode interface that makes any radio work with FT8, Winlink, JS8Call, APRS, and packet — no separate sound card or serial adapter needed. USB-C device that handles both audio and CAT control in one cable run. Works with virtually every popular HF transceiver (IC-7300, Yaesu FT-891, Xiegu G90, and more). The fastest-growing gateway into digital modes for newly licensed hams: plug in, download WSJT-X or Winlink Express, and you're running FT8 in under an hour. Note: radio-specific cable sold separately; a data-capable USB-C cable is also required. High community recommendation rate on r/amateurradio and in the POTA digital operator community.
Listed Sat, Mar 21, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
25 snap-on ferrite chokes in 5 cable diameters — tame RFI on audio cables, USB lines, power leads, and antenna feedlines. Reusable snap design, no tools needed.
Listed Sat, Mar 21, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
560-piece assortment of adhesive-lined dual-wall heat shrink tubing in 12 sizes from 3/64" to 3/4". Marine grade means it's waterproof when shrunk — ideal for weatherproofing coax connections, wire splices, and connector boots on outdoor antennas.
Listed Sat, Mar 21, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
True 1.5V lithium-ion AA batteries that charge via built-in USB-C — no separate charger needed. 2550mWh each, 1000+ charge cycles. Constant 1.5V discharge (unlike NiMH which sags). Perfect for HT battery packs, handheld GPS, and portable gear. Recommended by ham radio YouTubers across the board.
Listed Sat, Mar 21, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
20W GMRS mobile transceiver built for vehicle installs — the step up from handheld GMRS for serious overlanders and off-road groups. All 22 GMRS channels, repeater access, NOAA weather channels, and dual-watch. At 20W output it significantly outranges any handheld at the same price point. Compatible with all existing GMRS handhelds — your whole group can use the same frequency plan. Comes with speaker microphone, programming cable, 12V car charger, mic holder, mount bracket, and hardware. Note: antenna sold separately.
Listed Sat, Mar 21, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The RTL-SDR Blog V3 R860 dongle bundled with the full dipole antenna kit — includes the SDR dongle, 3 telescoping antenna elements, tripod base, coax, suction cup mount, and SMA adapter. Covers 500kHz–1.75GHz. Perfect for ADS-B, weather satellites, and digital modes. Best starter SDR bundle available.
Listed Sat, Mar 21, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Three rolls of 3M Super 33+ — the gold standard for coax wrapping, wire harnessing, and outdoor weatherproofing. UL-listed, rated -18°F to 221°F, 7 mil thick. Ham radio staple for wire antennas and feedline protection.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
1,024Wh LiFePO4 power station with 2,000W output (3,000W peak) — charges to full in 49 minutes. Excellent for POTA, field day, EMCOMM, and emergency backup power. Down from $799.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
OEM Baofeng 3800mAh Li-ion extended battery pack for UV-5R family radios — nearly doubles the stock 1800mAh capacity. Fits UV-5R, UV-5RTP, UV-5G, GT-5R, and UV-5R Pro. Great for long field day sessions and emergency comms.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The most popular GMRS handheld for overlanders and off-road crews. The UV-5G Plus is GMRS-locked (no ham bands) so it's legal out of the box with an FCC GMRS license ($35, no exam). 5W output, 22 GMRS channels, repeater-capable — meaning it can access community GMRS repeaters for extended range. USB-C charging, 2,000 mAh battery, IP54 weather resistance. Off-road clubs and overlanding groups are standardizing on GMRS for inter-vehicle comms, and the UV-5G Plus is the entry-level standard. Pairs naturally with any other GMRS radio on the market.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
4-piece SMA↔BNC adapter set covering all gender combos — swap antennas between SDR dongles, scanners, and BNC-equipped handhelds without re-terminating cable. 50 Ohm to 3 GHz.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Plug-and-play USB programming cable for Baofeng UV-5R, BF-F8HP, UV-82, GMRS-V2, and Kenwood 2-pin radios. FTDI chipset means no driver headaches — works with CHIRP out of the box. Essential for anyone programming multiple HTs.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Five #31 ferrite mix sleeve beads on a 12-inch coax jumper — covers 1–300 MHz and rated 300W SSB. Drop it between your tuner and antenna to kill common-mode noise at the source. On instant rebate at GigaParts through March 31.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Rotary coax stripper with dual adjustable blades — strips RG-58, RG-8X, RG-59, RG-6, LMR-200 in one pass. Spring-loaded jaws, no batteries. A must-have for any coax work.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The Comet HFJ-350M (also called the 'Toy Box' antenna) is the most recommended portable HF antenna for the Icom IC-705 and similar QRP/portable rigs. It covers 7–50 MHz with interchangeable coils and collapses to a compact package for travel. If you're doing SOTA, POTA, or field day operations and need a no-compromises portable HF antenna that actually works, this is it. Heavily featured by Ham Radio 2.0, HamRadioConcepts, and virtually every portable operation-focused YouTube channel.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Connect your Baofeng, BTECH, or RTL-SDR (SMA) directly to any mobile or base antenna coax with a PL-259/SO-239 connector. Pure brass construction, gold-plated center pin, 50-ohm. Two adapters per pack — keep one in the shack and one in the go bag. 4.7/5 stars across 800+ reviews.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Self-adjusting wire stripper that handles 10–22 AWG wire with no dial adjustments — just squeeze and it grips the right gauge automatically. Built-in wire cutter and crimper. Perfect for building power cables, antenna feedlines, and shack wiring projects.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
50W continuous dummy load with PL-259 connector for testing HF/VHF/UHF rigs without transmitting. VSWR ≤1.2, silver-plated copper pin, nickel shell. Essential bench tool.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The GL-AR300M16 (Shadow) is the go-to router for AREDN (Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network) mesh deployments. Runs on Atheros QCA9531 — exactly the chipset AREDN firmware supports. Flash AREDN firmware and it becomes a licensed-band 2.4 GHz mesh node for EmComm or portable operations. Dual external antennas, USB-powered option, OpenWRT-based. Only the AR300M16 variant is AREDN-supported (not the older AR300M).
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Pocket-sized travel router popular in ham radio portable and field operations. At 58g and USB-powered, it lives in your go-bag. Use it to share a hotel ethernet or cellular hotspot across your field shack, create a private local network for your SDR + laptop + tablet, or run a VPN for secure remote access to your home station. Runs OpenWrt — hackable and capable. Note: this uses a MediaTek chipset (NOT Atheros), so it is not AREDN-compatible. For AREDN mesh nodes, see the GL-AR300M16.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The Mudi V2 is a self-contained 4G LTE router with a built-in 7000mAh battery — ideal for ARES/RACES activations, SOTA portable ops, or any field deployment where cellular data is your backhaul. Insert a SIM card, power it on, and your whole team connects. Runs OpenWrt, supports WireGuard VPN, has a 2.4" OLED display for quick status. US version supports major US LTE bands (B2/B4/B5/B12/B17). Dual-band WiFi (2.4 + 5 GHz). Battery lasts ~8 hours active use.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The Heltec LoRa 32 V4 is the newest and best entry-level Meshtastic node. ESP32-S3 processor, SX1262 LoRa chip with 27dBm high power output, built-in OLED display, and USB-C charging. The V4 improves on the V3 with higher TX power and better RF performance. Flash it with the Meshtastic web flasher in under 10 minutes, pair with the iOS or Android app, and you're live. Perfect for a fixed desktop node, a rooftop repeater, or a first test before investing in a more portable device. One of the most widely recommended beginner Meshtastic boards on r/meshtastic and ham radio YouTube.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
44 pull-out drawers for organizing connectors, adapters, ferrites, fuses, hardware, and small electronics components. Stackable and wall-mountable. A shack staple for keeping PL-259s, SMA adapters, PowerPoles, and random bits from disappearing into the junk box.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Full-featured TRMS auto-ranging multimeter measuring voltage, current, resistance, continuity, capacitance, frequency, duty cycle, and temperature. 6000-count display, CAT III 600V safety rating. A solid bench meter for radio repair, battery testing, and shack troubleshooting.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The Kenwood TS-590SG is the gold standard for HF base stations in the mid-range price tier. With an exceptional receiver architecture featuring a 2nd IF roofing filter and 32-bit DSP, the TS-590SG consistently outperforms rigs twice its price in crowded band conditions. 100W output on 160M–6M, 0.5µV MDS sensitivity, built-in auto antenna tuner, and full USB CAT/audio for digital modes like FT8. If you want the best receiver you can buy under $2,000, this is it. Widely praised in eHam reviews and featured by countless HF ops as the go-to "forever radio."
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The most popular HT antenna upgrade for Baofeng UV-5R, BF-F8HP, UV-82, BTECH, and compatible radios. 2.15 dBi gain on 144/430 MHz, VSWR under 1.5:1, max 10W. BTECH-authorized with authenticity seal to avoid counterfeits. Immediate improvement over the rubber duck that shipped with your HT.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The flagship NanoVNA with 4.3" IPS touchscreen, 5000mAh battery, aluminum alloy case, and full S11/S21 measurements. Measure antenna SWR, impedance, Smith chart, cable TDR. Compatible with NanoVNA-Saver PC software. Seen in nearly every ham radio YouTube test bench.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
5-pack of PL-259 (UHF/SO-239) to SMA Female adapters — essential for connecting Baofeng and other SMA-equipped handhelds to standard coax. 50 Ohm, handles VHF/UHF. Note: gold-plating not confirmed on Amazon listing.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Complete 15-piece soldering kit with 60W adjustable-temperature iron, solder wire, 2 tip styles, stand, desoldering pump, and sponge. Fast heat-up for connector work, coax assembly, and radio repair. Great starter kit or backup iron for the shack.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Ultra-thin, rollable 10W solar panel from the OEM manufacturer — not a cheap knock-off. Rated 15V/600mAh open circuit. Folds to paperback book size, weighs under 1 lb. Pairs perfectly with LiFePO4 batteries and a small MPPT charge controller for SOTA/POTA field operating. The one ham radio YouTubers actually trust.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The easiest on-ramp to Meshtastic: RAK19007 base board + RAK4631 core (NRF52840 + SX1262), LoRa and BLE antennas, USB cable, pre-flashed with Meshtastic firmware. Modular design lets you add GPS, solar, display, or environmental sensors later.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
50ft of low-loss RG-8X coax pre-terminated with nickel-plated PL-259 connectors. Good balance of flexibility and loss for VHF/UHF mobile and HF base installs. Stranded copper, 96% braid.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Two-socket cigarette lighter splitter with real-time battery voltage readout — great for monitoring car or deep-cycle battery health during mobile ham operation. Dual USB ports for device charging. Fits any 12V/24V vehicle.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The Yaesu FT-891 is a compact, full-featured HF/50MHz all-mode mobile transceiver putting out 100W. One of the most popular HF mobile radios among SOTA/POTA operators and daily drivers — it fits in tight spaces where a full-size rig won't. Features include a built-in automatic antenna tuner slot, roofing filter architecture, and a separable front panel for clean installs. Widely featured by ham radio YouTubers for its size-to-performance ratio.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Yaesu's mid-range contender: 100W HF/6m compact SDR with real-time spectrum scope, dual-band receive, C4FM/USB digital modes, built-in audio equalizer, and the same SDR core as the FTDX10. At $1049 it's the best watts-per-dollar in its class — $100 off through 3/16.
Listed Fri, Mar 20, 1:00 AM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Generic K-plug USB programming cable for Baofeng UV-5R, UV-82, BF-888S, and most Kenwood-compatible radios. Uses the CH340 chipset — install the free CH340 driver on Windows, then use CHIRP to read/write channels. Budget choice if you just need to program one radio. Note: FTDI cables (like the BTECH PC03) are more reliable on Mac/Linux.
Listed Mon, Mar 16, 4:00 PM CT — verify price before purchasing.
The UV-K6 (UV-K5 8th gen) packs in air band receive (108–136 MHz), NOAA weather channels, dual-band VHF/UHF, 200 memory channels, CHIRP-compatible firmware, and USB-C charging — all for well under $30. Open-source firmware community (EGZUMER) adds even more features post-purchase.
Listed Mon, Mar 16, 4:00 PM CT — verify price before purchasing.
Boost your HT to 20–40W on 2M VHF with the BTECH AMP-V25. Works with any 136–174 MHz radio including UV-5R, FT-60R, and Kenwood HTs. Supports analog and digital modes. Great for APRS digipeating or extending your mobile range without a full mobile rig.
Purpose-built slingshot kit for launching wire antenna endpoints into trees. Includes slingshot frame, fishing reel, weighted projectile, and elastic bands — the affordable alternative to purpose-made antenna launchers. A SOTA/POTA staple for getting wire antennas up fast.
The bench tool every ham needs: handheld spectrum analyzer covering 100kHz–5.3GHz with a 4" touchscreen, signal generator mode, and 3000mAh battery. Check antenna harmonics, find interference sources, sweep filters, and verify your transmitter output. Seen on every serious YouTube ham bench.
100 feet of 14 AWG stranded pure copper wire — the go-to for building dipoles, verticals, random wire antennas, and power runs. Flexible stranded construction handles repeated bending without fatigue. Rated for 12V DC automotive and general electronics use.
True mil-spec Type III 550 paracord with 550 lb breaking strength and 7 inner nylon strands. UV-resistant and colorfast — perfect for slinging wire antennas into trees, lashing antenna masts, or field day rigging. Made in the USA.
10 glazed ceramic dogbone end insulators for dipoles, inverted-V, and longwire antennas. UV-resistant, weatherproof, and RF-transparent — the right way to terminate wire antennas.
Two 10mL rosin flux pens for clean, reliable solder joints on connector pins, PCBs, and coax center conductors. No-clean formula leaves minimal residue. Essential for anyone building or repairing radio connectors and doing shack electronics work.
Two 15ft rolls of 30-mil self-amalgamating silicone tape for weatherproofing coax connections outdoors. Rated -65°F to +500°F, UV resistant, bonds to itself with no adhesive — the right way to seal coax.
5 SO-239 panel-mount jacks with 4-hole flange for building J-poles, ground planes, and enclosure feedthroughs. Brass body, gold-plated contacts, 50 Ohm, <0.1 dB loss.
The standard ratcheting crimping tool for Anderson PowerPole 15A, 30A, and 45A connectors — used by ARES, CERT, and nearly every ham shack. Full-cycle ratchet ensures complete crimp every time. A must-have if you're building or maintaining PowerPole power distribution.