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8566B 100Hz to 22Ghz  Spectrum Analyzer     LATE SERIAL    NMINT COND


8566B 100Hz to 22Ghz Spectrum Analyzer LATE SERIAL NMINT COND


$5,200.00


HP 8569B 10Mhz- 22Ghz Spectrum Analyzer 1 YEAR WARRANTY   SPECIAL PRICE


HP 8569B 10Mhz- 22Ghz Spectrum Analyzer 1 YEAR WARRANTY SPECIAL PRICE


$1,795.00


AM CQUAM STEREO TRANSMITTER  0 - 20w Carrier  80w P.E.P


AM CQUAM STEREO TRANSMITTER 0 – 20w Carrier 80w P.E.P


$1,350.00


Rohde & Schwarz EB100 Miniport Receiver 20 to 1000 Mhz TSCM Bug Detector Locator


Rohde & Schwarz EB100 Miniport Receiver 20 to 1000 Mhz TSCM Bug Detector Locator


$1,195.00


IFR 1200S FM/AM Communications Service Monitor / Analyzer


IFR 1200S FM/AM Communications Service Monitor / Analyzer


$877.00


LOT OF 10 POWERFULL 1.5 KW OUTPUT HF BAND-PASS FILTERS


LOT OF 10 POWERFULL 1.5 KW OUTPUT HF BAND-PASS FILTERS


$800.00


 AM SW TRANSMITTER 3500 - 7300 KHz Designed & Made in Europe


AM SW TRANSMITTER 3500 – 7300 KHz Designed & Made in Europe


$780.00


FM PLL  STEREO TRANSMITTER  EXCITER 0 - 50w


FM PLL STEREO TRANSMITTER EXCITER 0 – 50w


$750.00


FM PLL  STEREO TRANSMITTER  EXCITER 0 - 50w


FM PLL STEREO TRANSMITTER EXCITER 0 – 50w


$650.00


UHF VHF Antenna Ham Radio Military


UHF VHF Antenna Ham Radio Military


$599.99


AM TRANSMITTER EXCITER 0 - 20w Carrier  80w P.E.P


AM TRANSMITTER EXCITER 0 – 20w Carrier 80w P.E.P


$580.00


HP Z3815A GPS  Frequency/Time Receiver,10 Mhz, 1PPS


HP Z3815A GPS Frequency/Time Receiver,10 Mhz, 1PPS


$550.00


Z3805A/58503A GPS  Frequency/Time Receiver,10 Mhz,1pps


Z3805A/58503A GPS Frequency/Time Receiver,10 Mhz,1pps


$550.00


Microwave Solutions Broadband RF Power Amplifier 1.5Ghz


Microwave Solutions Broadband RF Power Amplifier 1.5Ghz


$499.99


HP Z3801A/58503A GPS  Frequency/Time Receiver,10 Mhz


HP Z3801A/58503A GPS Frequency/Time Receiver,10 Mhz


$499.00


HP Z3815A GPS  Frequency/Time Receiver,10 Mhz, 1PPS


HP Z3815A GPS Frequency/Time Receiver,10 Mhz, 1PPS


$399.00


35-40 Ghz WR28 WAVEGUIDE GUNN OSCILLATOR ATTENUATOR CIRCULATOR FILTER LOADED!!!


35-40 Ghz WR28 WAVEGUIDE GUNN OSCILLATOR ATTENUATOR CIRCULATOR FILTER LOADED!!!


$475.00


NEW STARTEK ATH-70 FREQUENCY COUNTER + TCXO + BLUE DISP


NEW STARTEK ATH-70 FREQUENCY COUNTER + TCXO + BLUE DISP


$465.00


20-1000MHz 4W RF Power Amplifier, MPA-40-40, New, SMA


20-1000MHz 4W RF Power Amplifier, MPA-40-40, New, SMA


$459.99


500 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


500 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


$393.00


500 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


500 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


$393.00


500 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


500 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


$393.00


500 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


500 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


$393.00


NEW - STARTEK ATH-70 FREQUENCY COUNTER  - 10HZ - 2.8GHZ


NEW – STARTEK ATH-70 FREQUENCY COUNTER – 10HZ – 2.8GHZ


$370.00


Manual Coil Winding Machine Tesla Tranformer Motor Coil Ham Radio Tattoo Coil


Manual Coil Winding Machine Tesla Tranformer Motor Coil Ham Radio Tattoo Coil


$298.00


WILTRON ANRITSU SWR AUTO TESTER MODEL SP2369


WILTRON ANRITSU SWR AUTO TESTER MODEL SP2369


$349.00


NI ENET-9163 Module Carrier ENET-9162 DAQ  NI 9215 4-Channel Analog Input model


NI ENET-9163 Module Carrier ENET-9162 DAQ NI 9215 4-Channel Analog Input model


$350.00


Conversion Tech Corp CTC  PT1000 P1000L-2 Microwave Transmitter + Magnetron


Conversion Tech Corp CTC PT1000 P1000L-2 Microwave Transmitter + Magnetron


$265.00


87-108 MHZ RF POWER AMPLIFIER PALLET-SMA VHF 300WATTS with BLF278


87-108 MHZ RF POWER AMPLIFIER PALLET-SMA VHF 300WATTS with BLF278


$284.99


HP Agilent 5086-7845 Attenuator 70 dB, 24VDC


HP Agilent 5086-7845 Attenuator 70 dB, 24VDC


$289.00


Lot of 6 Gold Adapters GENERAL RADIO GR900 900


Lot of 6 Gold Adapters GENERAL RADIO GR900 900


$279.99


acdc electronics 12 - 15volt @ 67amp dc power supply Ham Amature Cb Radio


acdc electronics 12 – 15volt @ 67amp dc power supply Ham Amature Cb Radio


$250.00


140-150MHZ RF POWER AMPLIFIER PALLET-SMA VHF 300WATTS with BLF278 or MRF151G new


140-150MHZ RF POWER AMPLIFIER PALLET-SMA VHF 300WATTS with BLF278 or MRF151G new


$249.99


10-1200 pF/4kV Vacuum Variable Capacitor KP1-12    New in Box !


10-1200 pF/4kV Vacuum Variable Capacitor KP1-12 New in Box !


$199.50


10 x 30kV 2A High Voltage Diode HV HF Rectifier, Tesla coil  Ham radio


10 x 30kV 2A High Voltage Diode HV HF Rectifier, Tesla coil Ham radio


$250.00


Vintage Boonton 250-A RX Meter HAM Radio Transmission Test Equipment


Vintage Boonton 250-A RX Meter HAM Radio Transmission Test Equipment


$200.00


Narda Microwave Model 4243B-10 1.0 - 3.5 ghz Directional Coupler


Narda Microwave Model 4243B-10 1.0 – 3.5 ghz Directional Coupler


$249.99


50,GOLD 12-Pin Tube Socket 50CA10 6CA10 HAM Radio,12FG


50,GOLD 12-Pin Tube Socket 50CA10 6CA10 HAM Radio,12FG


$248.00


Vacuum Variable Capacitor 10-200pF 25kV  NEW IN BOX !


Vacuum Variable Capacitor 10-200pF 25kV NEW IN BOX !


$159.50


Continental USA Klystron Filament Control for Transmitter, S/N 3! Kilowatt Meter


Continental USA Klystron Filament Control for Transmitter, S/N 3! Kilowatt Meter


$195.00


NEW - STARTEK ATH-60 FREQUENCY COUNTER- BRAND NEW MODEL


NEW – STARTEK ATH-60 FREQUENCY COUNTER- BRAND NEW MODEL


$220.00


HIGH VOLTAGE PULSE POWER CAPACITOR 60uF @ 4kV. New !


HIGH VOLTAGE PULSE POWER CAPACITOR 60uF @ 4kV. New !


$149.50


60 uF 4kV  K75-40a  High Voltage Energy Capacitor. New! (hv,laser,tesla coil)


60 uF 4kV K75-40a High Voltage Energy Capacitor. New! (hv,laser,tesla coil)


$149.50


GROUND WIRE 6 AWG GAUGE SOLID BARE COPPER HAM RADIO ANTENNA TOWER YEASU KENWOOD


GROUND WIRE 6 AWG GAUGE SOLID BARE COPPER HAM RADIO ANTENNA TOWER YEASU KENWOOD


$200.00


1-1000MHz 1W 40dB Gain RF Amplifier,MPA-10-40, New, SMA


1-1000MHz 1W 40dB Gain RF Amplifier,MPA-10-40, New, SMA


$219.99


144 MHz VHF POWER SPLITTER COMBINER HAM RADIO MODULE 2 X 1,5KW IN 3 KW OUT


144 MHz VHF POWER SPLITTER COMBINER HAM RADIO MODULE 2 X 1,5KW IN 3 KW OUT


$189.99


Kilovac H-17 /S5 High Voltage Relay 12kv@ 32mhz


Kilovac H-17 /S5 High Voltage Relay 12kv@ 32mhz


$200.00


Lot of 12 Attenuator Parts Microlab Narda SWBE RYT Weinschel


Lot of 12 Attenuator Parts Microlab Narda SWBE RYT Weinschel


$199.99


Lot of 9 RF Amp termination Coupler  Bird Anaren Zeta Trak Anzac WBE Wide Band


Lot of 9 RF Amp termination Coupler Bird Anaren Zeta Trak Anzac WBE Wide Band


$199.99


Lot of 10 HP Agilent Tektronix Mini Circuits Attenuators 6dB 10dB Narda Parts


Lot of 10 HP Agilent Tektronix Mini Circuits Attenuators 6dB 10dB Narda Parts


$199.99


200,8-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic,F8PIN


200,8-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic,F8PIN


$196.00


200,7-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic,F7PIN


200,7-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic,F7PIN


$196.00


200,6-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic,F6PIN


200,6-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic,F6PIN


$196.00


200,5-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic,F5PIN


200,5-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic,F5PIN


$195.00


200,3-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic,F3PIN


200,3-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic,F3PIN


$195.00


200,2-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic,F2PIN


200,2-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic,F2PIN


$185.00


200 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


200 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


$180.00


200 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


200 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


$180.00


200 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


200 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


$180.00


200 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


200 4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic C146


$180.00


200,4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic,F4PIN


200,4-Pin Female Microphone Plug Ham Radio CB Mic,F4PIN


$178.00


HP 3312A Function Generator to 13 Mhz


HP 3312A Function Generator to 13 Mhz


$149.00


1 Hz to 20 MHz|Programable Rubidium Frequency standard


1 Hz to 20 MHz|Programable Rubidium Frequency standard


$149.00


1 Hz to 20 MHz Programable Rubidium Frequency easy kit


1 Hz to 20 MHz Programable Rubidium Frequency easy kit


$169.99


Anritsu Wiltron 34ASF50-2 APC-7 TO 2.92MM Female


Anritsu Wiltron 34ASF50-2 APC-7 TO 2.92MM Female


$169.95


BIRD 4521 SINGLE METER - SINGLE ELEMENT PANEL MOUNT-WATTMETER


BIRD 4521 SINGLE METER – SINGLE ELEMENT PANEL MOUNT-WATTMETER


$169.00


HAKKO 375 soldering tin Self feeder


HAKKO 375 soldering tin Self feeder


$150.00


COMPLIANCE WEST HT-3000 DIELECTRIC WITHSTAND TESTER


COMPLIANCE WEST HT-3000 DIELECTRIC WITHSTAND TESTER


$150.00


BIRD 8166 8000 SERIES TERMALINE COAXIAL LOAD RESISTOR DUMMY LOAD HAM RADIO 150 W


BIRD 8166 8000 SERIES TERMALINE COAXIAL LOAD RESISTOR DUMMY LOAD HAM RADIO 150 W


$149.99


50,Vintage Old Audio Microphone Connector Ham Radio,369


50,Vintage Old Audio Microphone Connector Ham Radio,369


$149.00


50pcs,Vintage Style Model Audio Connector Ham Radio,370


50pcs,Vintage Style Model Audio Connector Ham Radio,370


$149.00


50pcs,Vintage Style Model Audio Connector Ham Radio,370


50pcs,Vintage Style Model Audio Connector Ham Radio,370


$149.00


50pcs,Vintage Style Model Audio Connector Ham Radio,370


50pcs,Vintage Style Model Audio Connector Ham Radio,370


$149.00


50,Vintage Old Audio Microphone Connector Ham Radio,369


50,Vintage Old Audio Microphone Connector Ham Radio,369


$149.00


50pcs,Vintage Style Model Audio Connector Ham Radio,370


50pcs,Vintage Style Model Audio Connector Ham Radio,370


$149.00


50,Vintage Old Audio Microphone Connector Ham Radio,369


50,Vintage Old Audio Microphone Connector Ham Radio,369


$149.00


50pcs,Vintage Style Model Audio Connector Ham Radio,370


50pcs,Vintage Style Model Audio Connector Ham Radio,370


$149.00


100,4 Pin Microphone Connector Plug Ham Radio CB, A4P q


100,4 Pin Microphone Connector Plug Ham Radio CB, A4P q


$148.00


100,6 Pin Microphone Connector Plug Ham Radio CB, A6P Y


100,6 Pin Microphone Connector Plug Ham Radio CB, A6P Y


$148.00


100,6 Pin Microphone Connector Plug Ham Radio CB, A6P Y


100,6 Pin Microphone Connector Plug Ham Radio CB, A6P Y


$148.00


100,4 Pin Microphone Connector Plug Ham Radio CB, A4P q


100,4 Pin Microphone Connector Plug Ham Radio CB, A4P q


$148.00


1 Hz to 20 MHz Programable Rubidium Frequency standard


1 Hz to 20 MHz Programable Rubidium Frequency standard


$147.99


50,Vintage Old Audio Microphone Connector Ham Radio,369


50,Vintage Old Audio Microphone Connector Ham Radio,369


$145.00


STACO L501 Variac 4 Tube Audio Amplifier Ham Radio Vintage Transformer Guitar


STACO L501 Variac 4 Tube Audio Amplifier Ham Radio Vintage Transformer Guitar


$125.00


5KTULA NATIONAL 5.5 INCH AMBER CRT - USED IN HAM RADIOS


5KTULA NATIONAL 5.5 INCH AMBER CRT – USED IN HAM RADIOS


$129.99


MASTECH HQ MS6100 FREQUENCY COUNTER - 10 Hz - 1.3 GHz - BRAND NEW - USA SHIPPING


MASTECH HQ MS6100 FREQUENCY COUNTER – 10 Hz – 1.3 GHz – BRAND NEW – USA SHIPPING


$144.95


VTG MILITARY ANALOG MULTIMETER ME9 HU 4 HAM RADIO TUBE AMP AMPLIFIER NOT DIGITAL


VTG MILITARY ANALOG MULTIMETER ME9 HU 4 HAM RADIO TUBE AMP AMPLIFIER NOT DIGITAL


$99.00


RHG Electronics DM2-4BB75 Mixer Stage Frequency


RHG Electronics DM2-4BB75 Mixer Stage Frequency


$139.95


Lot of 2 Alcatel 9C4-41 3 way Port SPDT Switch 805-965 Mhz


Lot of 2 Alcatel 9C4-41 3 way Port SPDT Switch 805-965 Mhz


$139.95


Microlab / FXR AJ-310N Variable Attenuator 500-6000 Mhz to 6Ghz


Microlab / FXR AJ-310N Variable Attenuator 500-6000 Mhz to 6Ghz


$139.95


50,Vintage Old Audio Microphone Connector Ham Radio,369


50,Vintage Old Audio Microphone Connector Ham Radio,369


$139.00


50x 12-Pin Tube Socket For 50CA10 6CA10 HAM Radio,C12F


50x 12-Pin Tube Socket For 50CA10 6CA10 HAM Radio,C12F


$138.00


OTTO REMOTE SPEAKER MIC # V2-10048 ( HAM RADIO ) NSN: 5965-01-514-5920  NEW


OTTO REMOTE SPEAKER MIC # V2-10048 ( HAM RADIO ) NSN: 5965-01-514-5920 NEW


$130.00


Reed Switch,Glass N/O,Low voltage/current, FS56 300pcs


Reed Switch,Glass N/O,Low voltage/current, FS56 300pcs


$123.37


FE5680A Rubidium Frequency standard


FE5680A Rubidium Frequency standard


$99.00


HAMMARLUND SP-600 RECEIVER INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS BREAKDOWN MANUAL HAM RADIO


HAMMARLUND SP-600 RECEIVER INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS BREAKDOWN MANUAL HAM RADIO


$124.99


100,BNC Male to SMA Male Ham Radio Yaesu Icom Plug,15A


100,BNC Male to SMA Male Ham Radio Yaesu Icom Plug,15A


$128.00


100,BNC Male to SMA Male Ham Radio Yaesu Icom Plug,15A


100,BNC Male to SMA Male Ham Radio Yaesu Icom Plug,15A


$128.00


100,BNC Male to SMA Male Ham Radio Yaesu Icom Plug,15A


100,BNC Male to SMA Male Ham Radio Yaesu Icom Plug,15A


$128.00


100,BNC Male to SMA Male Ham Radio Yaesu Icom Plug,15A


100,BNC Male to SMA Male Ham Radio Yaesu Icom Plug,15A


$128.00

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How Ham Radio Can Benefit Kids As Both A Hobby And Educational Outlook

The need to communicate is one of the most basic urges of the mankind. In fact, it is this urge that causes us to become the dominant life form on our planet. Thus, since the dawn of time, mankind has used alternative means of communication whenever possible. Of course, as the technology has progressed, communication has taken on different forms. Perhaps, one of the most popular forms of communication is by using ham radios.

Ham Radios require a license, which forces the student to undergo radio theory and principals, while at the same time making the hobby fun. This often wets the students taste to such a degree, that they are often motivated to work towards a high paying technical career, such as an Electrical Engineer or RF Broadcast Engineer.

Ham radios are special that in order to perform well in the hobby, you need to fully understand the electrical and radio frequency concepts involved. Ham Radios are designed to be used over long distances by using wireless communication. The essence of ham radios are radio frequency transmitters that were used to send radio signals over long distances. Hence, ham radios are analogous to short wave radios which allow you to communicate over long distances. In essence most short wave ham radios start working just above the AM range and they go up all the way to citizens band. In essence, ham radios start to operate just above 1.6 Megahertz and they end up working all the way up to the 27 MHz range. Of course, in the morning, higher Megahertz ranges may be preferable, while at night the lower frequency ranges are more popular.

In principle, the radio waves of ham radios have short wavelengths, but high frequencies which cause them to be packed with energy. They bounce of the ionosphere instead of being absorbed and as a result, this causes them to be able to travel to long distances. In fact, you may be surprised at how easy it can become to communicate, as you would be able to talk over long distances. It is not that surprising to talk over long distances with ham radios such as around the country, overseas and even across oceans. In some cases, you can also use ham radios to communicate with astronauts in the space station.

The use of the Ham Radio Equipment itself requires an understanding of concepts radio frequency technology as well. Ham Radios are as ever complex as govt and often at times as technical as maintaining a braodcast station. The Icom IC-706MKIIG for example has hundreds of controls for both the transmit, receive, and audio characteristics of the signal. The Icom IC-706MKIIG is one of many such complex gear used by Amaeteur Radio Operators.

Hence, you can use the ham radios for all kinds of amateur communication needs both for educational and entertainment purposes. You can use ham radios to further your education by speaking with people from different places. You can easily speak with other persons who speak foreign languages. Lets say that you are learning Spanish or French. Then you can easily find other amateur ham operators overseas who will be able to speak French or Spanish with you. Thus, it is possible for you to advance your foreign language skills. Moreover, if you are interested in a certain profession, you can easily find people of that profession and talk to them over a ham radio. You will be surprised at how open ham radio operators can be with each other as you will be able to get the help and the assistance that you need.

Moreover, speaking with other ham operators can be fun, as you would be able to meet multinational people all over your country and all over the globe with a ham radio. Especially for teenagers, there are special days in which teenagers everywhere will listen on their ham radios.

About the Author

The author writes about popular ham radios such as the Icom IC-706MKIIG mobile transceiver and on his website found at http://www.hamradioequipment.org/Icom-IC-706MKIIG.html you can find some of his ham radio equipment reviews.

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