Gear I actually use.
On the air. In the field.

E-Ink Meshtastic GPS tracker built on the Wio L1 — sunlight-readable display, GPS, and a 3000mAh battery. Made for off-grid comms, hiking, and emergency use.

Rugged handheld Meshtastic node built on the Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V4 — 3000mAh battery, US 863–928 MHz antennas, and a strap-friendly grip. Grab and go.

Meshtastic & MeshCore LoRa radios, solar repeaters, antennas, cables, and accessories — use my code at checkout for a discount.

Rugged grab-and-go Meshtastic node with a high-gain antenna and strap mount — clip it to a pack and take the mesh with you. Use my code at checkout for a discount.

Weatherproof solar-powered Meshtastic/MeshCore node in a 3D printed enclosure — hang it in a tree, on a fence, wherever you need to extend the mesh. Use my code at checkout to save.

Rugged Meshtastic handheld from Specfive with a built-in kickstand, OLED display, and detachable antenna — a great grab-and-go node for hiking and daily carry.

Pocket-sized Meshtastic handheld with ESP32-S3, a crisp 1.54" screen, and built-in GPS. Compact form factor that fits in a jacket pocket without sacrificing screen real estate.

Purpose-built Meshcore solar node — 5W panel, up to 9km range, and pole/wall mountable for permanent outdoor installs. Set it and forget it.

A rugged pocket-sized Meshtastic GPS tracker that can also send messages. Dual-band GPS and the next-gen LR2021 chip — built for hiking, backpacks, and off-grid tracking.

Dual-band mobile radio with an IP54-rated body and a color-screen mic — the whole "head" lives in the mic, so the radio itself hides under the seat. Great for a mobile install or a mini base station.

Modern BTech handheld with color screen, built-in GPS, and Bluetooth for the companion app — program from your phone, share location, and skip the finicky computer cable setup.

Turns the UV-50 Pro into a real backpack station — everything you need to grab and go, drop on a summit, and be on the air. Pairs perfectly with the UV-50 Pro above.

20W SSB/CW/AM/FM SDR rig with a built-in auto antenna tuner. One of the best budget doors into HF.

Two dual-band handhelds with dual PTT, app programming, 4 antennas, earpieces, and 1600mAh USB-C batteries. A budget-friendly way to get two radios on the air.

Adjustable dual-lever CW paddle with carbon fiber levers and a solid metal base — smooth action, tunable spacing, and heavy enough to stay put on the desk without slipping.

Classic single-lever straight key with a smooth action and a nice big knob — the traditional way to send Morse. Solid metal base keeps it planted while you send.

Portable dipole & vertical GP antenna, 40m–6m across 8 bands with low SWR. Easy setup for POTA and Field Day.

All-band HF vertical, 40m–6m, quick to deploy in the field. A POTA favorite.

A stealth-friendly portable HF antenna kit — deployable almost anywhere with the included mast and support frame. Solid choice for POTA, SOTA, or field-expedient comms.

Get wire antennas into tall trees the fun way. Free shipping on qualifying $99+ orders at DX Engineering.

Precision line-launching slingshot for getting wire antennas up safely — reliable, packs small, and gets the job done first try.

Telescoping portable mast for field ops and quick antenna deployments.

The taller Nomad 23 telescoping mast — extra reach for antennas at POTA, Field Day, and portable ops. Packs down small for the truck.

4:1 unbalanced-to-unbalanced transformer for matching random wire and end-fed antennas to your radio. A must-have for portable and field-expedient antennas.

9:1 transformer built for random wire and long-wire antennas — pairs perfectly with a tuner for wide multi-band coverage in the field. My pick when you don't know the wire length.

1:1 line isolator that kills common-mode current on your coax — the fix for RF in the shack, noisy receive, and stray RF causing weird problems. Cheap insurance for any antenna install.

1:1 balanced-to-unbalanced transformer — the right way to feed a dipole, doublet, or other balanced antenna with coax. Keeps the pattern clean and the shield quiet.

Slap a BNC antenna on any metal roof, tool box, or steel surface — no drilling, no permanent install. Great for temporary mobile setups or quick roof-of-the-truck ops.

Transceivers, coax, antennas and gear from Yaesu, Kenwood, ICOM and more. My go-to for ham radio parts.

4000+ cycles, built-in BMS, 10-year lifespan — for RV, solar, and serious off-grid radio setups. Use my code for a discount.

76.8Wh portable pack — great for powering radios, nodes, and field projects.

240Wh LiFePO4 battery — the classic Bioenno pack for field HF ops, POTA/SOTA, and portable radio setups. 40A max continuous discharge means it'll handle 100W rigs no problem.

180Wh LiFePO4 pack — the lighter, smaller cousin of the 20Ah. Perfect for QRP rigs and shorter POTA outings where every ounce in the pack matters. 20A max continuous.

144Wh LiFePO4 — the do-it-all middle child. Enough for a 100W rig on the low side or a full day of QRP without lugging the 20Ah brick. 20A max continuous.

72Wh LiFePO4 — the pocket-friendly Bioenno. Best fit for handhelds, QRP rigs, and Meshtastic nodes when you want a name-brand battery without the weight of the bigger packs.

CW trainer with a stainless steel paddle key and audio cable — a cheap, fun way to practice every day.

A tiny 20m antenna that fits in your hand — plus Morse code and outdoor adventure gear from the Ham Radio Duo shop.

4K beginner drone with the RC-N3 controller, digital transmission, and 3 batteries. The easy button for aerial shots.

Compact hall-gimbal ELRS transmitter — lightweight, foldable antenna, perfect first FPV radio.

Ultralight 1S 65mm micro whoop with ELRS V3 and the C03 camera — learn FPV indoors without breaking things (much).