Ham Radio Equipment

Special Topic | June 20, 2016, Monday // 09:32
Bulgaria: Ham Radio Equipment

Buying a proper equipment can be a tough challenge for beginners. Some are sure that buying expensive ham radio gear will come with so much fun. Amateur radio is not always about too many functions and buttons on your station. You may not even need to spend hundreds of dollars on new equipment. Visit your local flea market and benefit from numerous bargain-cost offers featuring used equipment that can be of the same reliability level. Whatever you decide on, here is a list of basic components you will need to start your dx ham radio career. Basic components include:

Antenna;

Transceiver;

Antenna Tuner;

Power Supply;

Key or Mic.

This is actually all you need to establish your first contact or make a QSQ. You may come across numerous sellers and retailors offering all that staff at the most reasonable price. However, you are supposed to be rather accurate. Try to negotiate returning policy in case any of those components do not fit your requirements. Overprices items do not mean they are too good. The same thing is with underpriced units.

Ham Radio Transceiver

A transceiver combines functions of several components at the same time. On the one hand, it is a transmitter to make QSQ. On the other hand, it is a receiver letting other operators keep in touch with you. Some experienced hams recommend purchasing them separately. You should choose every unit in accordance with frequencies you are going to operate on. The price can vary from 0 to .000 depending on the range of frequencies. Do not be frustrated with such price. These are actually the most expensive components among all others. As a rule, the rest of dx ham radio items costs lower than 0. You can choose among numerous brands. Some of the most reputable and recognizable producers include Kenwood, Icom and Yaesy.

Amateur Radio Power Supply

A power supply is a source of power that will support your transceiver. These components are usually cheaper than 0. The only thing you need to consider is compatibility of your transceiver with a chosen power supply. The idea is to avoid under-power as it can lead to damages and fuses. If yu are not sure whether a chosen supply fits your radio, the best bet is to consult experienced operators and professionals in the field of radio communication. At the same time, you can browse the web in search of additional information. Some websites offer matching pairs. You can choose the one to fit your requirements in accordance with technical specs and characteristics.

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