In my mind, Elecraft has become the premiere ham radio kit company, if not the premiere ham radio company, period. The new K3, for example, outperforms just about anything on the market by many ...

Kit building can be a good way to provide yourself with a ham radio rig. It’s not for everyone, however, and you should think over the following points before you commit yourself.

Nowadays, you can get into ham radio on the cheap. A handheld radio can be had for less than $30, and licensing is cheap or free depending on where you live. However, like most hobbies, you tend to… ...

This gorgeous old-style radio is actually a DIY kit, made from cardboard. The faux-wood case hides a hybrid of the modern and the ancient. The radio stage uses vacuum tubes to receive and produce ...

For newcomers wanting to know more about what is ham radio, our outdoor expert's guide will tell you everything you need for this neat hobby.

My IEEE colleague, Fred Kruger, K2LDC gave me the following list. He has ordered from many of these sources and has enjoyed many hours of kit building and years of ham communication using home-built, ...