Back to ham radio after a long break? Discover the key changes to the hobby, from new licensing and power limits to digital modes and SDR technology. We’ll also recommend the best equipment to get you back on the air.
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Running Order:
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Nostalgia and Continuity
01:00 - Revalidating your call sign
03:20 - New Licensing Structure
07:00 - Classic/New Radio Comparison
19:35 - Antennas
24:18 - SDR Receiver
SDRPlay RSP-1A SDR Receiver (£99.99): https://www.hamradio.co.uk/rsp1a
26:20 - Handhelds
28:20 - Used Equipment
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/used-equipment
30:00 - Budget Entry Point
Xiegu X6100 (Mobile Radio): £559.00
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/x6100
MyDEL JPC-12 (Antenna and Coax): £190.00
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/mydel-jpc-12-portable-shortwave-antenna-kit-10m-coax-included-pd-14764
MyDEL MP-30SWIV (Power Supply for Home Operation): £80.00
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/mydel-mp-30swiv-ps-30-pd-5006
Total: £829.00
33:00 - Alternative Budget Options:
Xiegu X6200: £799.00 (https://www.hamradio.co.uk/x6200)
MyDEL JPC-12: £190.00
MyDEL MP-30SWIV: £80.00
Total: £1,069.00
Xiegu G90: £399.95 (https://www.hamradio.co.uk/xiegu-g90-hf-20w-sdr-transceiver)
MyDEL JPC-12: £190.00
MyDEL MP-30SWIV: £80.00
Total: £669.95
33:55 - Mid-Range Options
Yaesu FT-710 Field (Base and Mobile Radio): £899.99
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/ft-710-field
RG58 Patch Cable: £19.99
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/rg58-cable-with-uhf-male-to-uhf-pl259-male-cable-10-meters
MyDEL MP-30SWIV: £80.00
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/mydel-mp-30swiv-ps-30-pd-5006
49:1 END FED Half Wave Antenna: £49.99
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/49-1-end-fed-half-wave-transformer-unun-pd-11915
Dipoflex Antenna Wire: £19.99
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/50m-messi-paoloni-dipoflex-antenna-wire-pd-12998
Total: £1,069.96
35:40 - Upper-Mid-Range Option
Kenwood TS-590SG: £1,649.99
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/ts590
Hustler 5-BTV Antenna: £250.00
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/hustler-5-btv-pd-2795
MyDEL MP-30SWIV: £80.00
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/mydel-mp-30swiv-ps-30-pd-5006
Ultraflex 7 Patch Lead (PL-259) 10m Patch Cable: £64.99
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/patch-lead-ultraflex-7-with-uhf-evo-pd-12089
Total: £2,044.98
39:00 - High-Tier Options
Premium Transceivers:
Icom IC-7610
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/icom-ic-7610-pd-7032
Yaesu FTDX101D/MP
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=yaesu+ftdx101
Kenwood TS-890S
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/ts890
41:55 - Summary
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