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☀ Solar
SFI 121
SN 99
A 11
K 3 Unsettled
X-Ray C2.4
Wind 432.2 km/s
Aurora 4
Updated 08:30 UTC HamQSL · N0NBH
Day 80/40m Poor 30/20m Good 17/15m Fair 12/10m Fair
Night 80/40m Fair 30/20m Good 17/15m Fair 12/10m Poor

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Handheld Radios (HTs)

Discuss handheld ham radios, portable communication, antennas, and everyday amateur radio use.

  1. finally pulling the trigger on a new HT - any thoughts on what to get

    Bob Williams,
    • 1 reply
    • 129 views
    Bob Martinez

  2. HT battery life tips and antenna upgrades - what's working for you?

    Nicole Larsen,
    • 2 replies
    • 284 views
    Rachel Adams

  3. first HT — overwhelmed by options, any advice?

    Andrew Jackson,
    • 1 reply
    • 132 views
    Ahmed Hassan

  4. first HT — totally lost on what to get, help?

    Morse Coder,
    • 1 reply
    • 103 views
    Lisa Patel

  5. first HT recommendation for a brand new tech — overwhelmed by options

    Emily Wilson,
    • 1 reply
    • 157 views
    Jessica Williams

  6. trying to figure out which HT to get as my first radio

    Carol Davis,
    • 1 reply
    • 110 views
    Ham Mountain

  7. what HT should i actually get as a new tech

    John Anderson78,
    • 1 reply
    • 154 views
    Robert Martinez

  8. first HT recommendations - totally overwhelmed by the options

    David Williams99,
    • 1 reply
    • 120 views
    Karen Lewis

  9. what HT should i actually get as a new tech

    Carlos Gutierrez,
    • 1 reply
    • 110 views
    Sarah Moore

  11. trying to pick my first HT, so many options its overwhelming

    Michael Stevens,
    • 1 reply
    • 119 views
    Tom Anderson

  12. first HT — totally lost on what to get

    Amanda Johnson,
    • 1 reply
    • 168 views
    Elizabeth Patel

  13. first HT — totally overwhelmed by the options, help?

    Carlos Santos,
    • 1 reply
    • 125 views
    Rebecca Martinez

  14. First HT purchase — totally overwhelmed by the options

    Michael Thompson,
    • 1 reply
    • 161 views
    Michael Thompson

  15. first HT recommendations? overwhelmed by options

    Moon Bounce,
    • 1 reply
    • 107 views
    Moon Bounce

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