by Ham Shack | Dec 17, 2025 | Beginner’s Guides
What Are Ham Radio HTs? A Complete Guide to Handheld Transceivers Ham radio comes in many forms, from powerful base stations with large antennas to mobile radios installed in vehicles. Among the most popular and accessible options in amateur radio is the HT, or...
by Ham Shack | Dec 17, 2025 | Beginner’s Guides
What Is a Ham Radio Antenna? Understanding the Heart of Amateur Radio When people think about ham radio, they often focus on the radio itself—the knobs, buttons, display, and microphone. However, experienced operators will tell you that the most important part of any...
by Ham Shack | Dec 17, 2025 | Beginner’s Guides
What Is Ham Radio? A Beginner’s Guide to Amateur Radio In a world dominated by smartphones, social media, and instant messaging, it might seem surprising that a century-old technology is still alive and thriving. Yet ham radio—also known as amateur radio—continues to...
