Updated November 21, 2024

Need to find a gift for that special ham? Searching for the perfect present to help a new amateur radio operator get on the air? Our Ham Radio Starter Kits may be the answer!

These starter kits are great for amateur radio classes or ham club programs, new hams searching for a first transceiver, or even an old ham who wants a handy handheld or new mobile radio that's already complete and ready to use.

TYT-TH-UV88 Ham Radio Starter KitTYT TH-UV88 Ham Radio Starter Kit ($74.99) - This is a complete handheld radio package with a few extra accessories for optimal operation. It features a TYT TH-UV88 Dual Band Analog Two Way Radio, a small, yet powerful handheld transceiver. It comes with an antenna, standard 1400 mAh Lithium-Ion battery pack, belt clip, desktop charger, and AC power supply. But that's just the standard stuff. It also includes a second 1400mAh battery pack for extended operation, a TYT-ELM-UV88 battery eliminator for powering in a vehicle, a XLT DR110 D-Ring Earpiece with Lapel PTT Microphone a W13-K USB programming cable and the Amateur Radio Quick Reference Card.

Ham Radio Starter Kit Mobile/Base StationHam Radio Starter Kit Mobile/Base ($369.99) - This is a great setup for mobile hams or a first ham shack! It features a Wouxun KG-UV920P-A Dual Band UHF/VHF Base/Mobile two way radio with cross band repeat capability and DTMF speaker microphone. It has two front panel plates, 12VDC power cable and panel extension cable for custom installation in a vehicle, plus a Wouxun DWC30WIN 30A Switching Power Supply for operation as a base station. It also includes a Tram 1185 mobile magnet mount antenna, and a USB programming cable.

These kits are ready made for any amateur who just wants to Get On The Air. Add an optional ARRL Amateur Radio Technician License Manual for an additional $32.95 and the starter kit becomes a complete beginning course for amateur operators in training!

These kits make great gifts for the holidays, birthdays, Ham Radio Field Days or any other time of the year.