10 Best Ham Radio Base Stations 2020
Reviewed by Gareth Otwell
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After analyzing 306 products, scanning 1530 reviews, spending more than 36 hours of research and speaking with our test users, we think the Bundle is the one of the Best Ham Radio Base Station on the market.
Bundle – Best Overall Ham Radio Base Station
- ICOM IC-7300 100W HF Transceiver
- Ham Guides TM Pocket Reference Card
Yaesu Original FT-450D HF/50MHz Compact Amateur Base Transceiver
- FM-USB-LSB-AM-CW, 100 Watts of Transmit output on 6-160M Amateur Radio.
- Receives 30Khz to 54Mhz continious including All Shortwave & AM broadcast.
- Built-In Automatic Antenna tuner, ctcss, 500 & 300 Hz CW Filters.
- Fast 400 MHz IF DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology.
QYT KT-980 Plus VHF UHF 75W Dual Band Quad-Standby Base
- MINI & NEW OPERATION MENU: Updated version for KT-UV980, new development menu personalized design operation, easy to use. With handheld mini size, easy to carry. Size: 4.96*4.05*1.85 in, Weight: about 2.3lb.
- 75W HIGH POWER: Output power is up to 75 Watt of VHF, 55 Watt of UHF. A real long-distance Communication monster!
- DUAL BAND SUPPORT: VHF 136-174MHz (Rx/Tx) UHF 400-480MHz (Rx/Tx)
- UPGRADE VERSION: Scan function splved, Large LCD Display, Cooling Fan, QUAD standby, External Speaker Jack, Program Jack (Program Software Same as 8900D)
- MULTI FUNCTION: FM Radio, PTT ID, DTMF(2 / 5 tone), Remote stun, Remote Kill, Repeater, Alarm, Monitor, High/Low Power Settings, Colorful LCD, Wide(25KHz)/Narrow(12.5KHz) bandwidth, Scrambler, Squelch, TOT
President Lincoln II Plus 10 and 12 Meter Ham Radio
- Same as LINCOLN II but 12 meter band added, key "CH19/9" replaced by "Emergency Channel 1 and 2" programmable by user; HF output power 35W PEP SSB instead of 31W PEP SSB, 35W FM instead of 28W; AM is same 12W RMS 48WPEP.
- Rotary switch and Up/down channel selector; Volume adjustment and ON/OFF; Manual squelch and ASC; RF Power; MENU function key; Dim; Mode switch AM/FM/LSB/USB/CW.
- VFO Mode w/ continuous scanning; Multi-functions LCD display; Frequencies display; S-meter; Channels and memories scan; 6 Memories; CTCSS (38 tones); DCS (104 codes).
- Public Address; Vox function (hands-free); ANL filter, NB and HI-CUT; RF Gain / Mic gain; Clarifier; Roger Beep; Front microphone plug; External loudspeaker jack.
- Dual watch; Key locking; SWR (Power Reading/SWR); Preset emergency (EMG 1/2); TOT (Time Out Timer) adjustable.
BaoFeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio – Best Budget Ham Radio Base Station
- Upgrades from our Previous Generation UV-5R: Twice the Output Power (8 watts up from 4 watts output), New Hardened Durable Radio Shell, 30% Larger Battery, V-85 High Gain Antenna (Twice the Antenna Performance), USA Support + In-depth User Guide Included; A PC03 FTDI Programming Cable is Recommended for Easier PC Programming
- High / Med / Low Power Settings (8W, 4W, 1W); Frequency Range: VHF: 136-174 MHz(Rx/Tx). UHF: 400-520 MHz(Rx/Tx); Broad (Wide) / Narrowband (Narrow) Selectable
- The BF-F8HP was designed in the USA and because not everyone is a radio-expert we really wanted to focus on providing an easier user experience! That starts with the new in-depth manual that guides you through the capabilities and customization of the BF-F8HP. On top of that the BF-F8HP also includes exclusive concierge customer help and warranty support. This concierge service is only available on select BaoFeng models such as the BF-F8HP, UV-82HP, and UV-5X3
- Kit Includes: BF-F8HP, 2100mAh Battery, V-85 Dual Band Antenna, CH-5 Charger, CH-5 110V Adapter, Earpiece Kit, Wrist Strap, Belt Clip, User Manual
- BTECH is proud to be in the USA, which allows you to have the best available local support for any issue that may arise. BTECH only engineers and develops radio products. That brand focus allows you to have the best available radios and accessories with the most features, with real USA warranty and support.
Dual Band VHF/UHF Gain Base Station Antenna ANLI A-100 Amateur
- * Can Be Used In On Roof, Attic or Indoor/Outdoor! Approx 4ft Tall!
- * VHF/UHF Dual Band Gain Base Antenna Great for 2 Meter & 70cm Amateur Bands!
- * Handles Up to 300 Watts, Pretuned, 3.5/6.0 dB Gain!
- * Includes U-Clamps for Mounting To An Optional Mast Pipe! Genuine ANLI Brand Item!
- * Accepts Any Optional Lengths of Coax Cable w/PL-259 Connector.
AnyTone AT-778UV Dual Band Transceiver Mobile Radio VHF/Uhf Two Way
- 25W/15W/5W dual band VHF/UHF mobile radio transceiver with DTMF and 5Tone function! Color LCD. 180 degree rotatable TFT LCD display.
- Frequency range: VHF: 136-174mhz UHF: 400-480mhz. Please download the programming software from support in AnyTone website.You can find the AnyTone website address in the user's manual.
- Features ctcss, DCS, 200channels & more! Narrow band Compliant, lighted keypad mic, built-in speakers in both radio & mic, built-in cooling fan, DC power cable with fuse holder & more!
- Single call, group call, selective call and emergency call are all available.
- ☛Warranty 1 year warranty. Money back if you are not satisfied with it in 1 month. Please feel free to Contact with us if you have any query. We will give you prompt reply and good after service
BTECH Mini UV-25X2 25 Watt Dual Band Base
- What Makes the UV-25X2 Unique: Dual Synchronize Display Mode, Mic Audio Gain Settings, In depth user's guide, Auto Power Off Function, Channel Mode Editing Settings, Auto Scan, Scanning Resume, and Variable Frequency Scanning, Quad Watch Delay Time, Randomization Privacy Mode, Builds upon previous generation UV-2501
- High / Low Power Settings (25W/10W); Frequency Range: VHF: 144-148 MHz(Rx/Tx). UHF: 420-450 MHz(Rx/Tx); Broad (Wide) / Narrowband (Narrow) Selectable
- Recommended Accessories: Pair UV-25X2 with the Nagoya UT-72 Magnetic Mount Antenna for easy installation. The PC04 FTDI Cable is recommended for easy computer programming
- Quad Watch Receiver: The UV-25X2 operates as multiple radios in one, with either 144 MHz or 430 MHz as the "Main" TX/RX band, while simultaneously watching up to 3 other frequencies or channels; and, if you like, you can configure your UV-25X2 for simultaneous VHF-VHF or UHF-UHF operation, too!
- Kit Includes: BTECH UV-25X2, Speaker Mic, 6 foot DC Cable with Cigarette Plug Connector, Radio & Mic Brackets, Mounting Hardware, and User Guide
ICOM 2300H 05 144MHz Amateur Radio
- 144Mhz amateur Radio
- Stable 65W of output
- Similar user interface retained from the ic-2200h
- Proven durability -- tested to the latest mil-std-810 g specifications
- 207 alpha-numeric memory channels
- Included Components: Item And Manual
