Comments on: Ham Radio Cheat Sheet https://offgridsurvival.com/hamradiocheatsheet/ An online resource for survival information. From wilderness and urban survival to emergency preparedness and off grid living, we provide you with the knowledge you need to survive in any situation. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:58:26 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Harvey Lexton’s G4JDT https://offgridsurvival.com/hamradiocheatsheet/#comment-857265 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:58:26 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=6716#comment-857265 In reply to Michael.

Before buying a ham radio if you are licensed then decide what you would like buy.
If you have a receiver or transceiver you will need a psu and a antenna tuner.

]]> By: Wp4qin https://offgridsurvival.com/hamradiocheatsheet/#comment-786346 Sat, 21 Jan 2023 14:48:03 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=6716#comment-786346 In reply to Nathan.

Yes you copy him in cb band and he copys you in ham band ,
2 radios required

]]> By: Stephen White https://offgridsurvival.com/hamradiocheatsheet/#comment-772641 Sun, 05 Jun 2022 12:39:33 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=6716#comment-772641 In reply to Phyllis.

You can have mine. It’s a FAD that barely worked at all. I agree that you should get (and replace) whatever radio or cell phone you like and the same goes for a means to keep it going. I’m still happy with a 150 Watt true sine inverter in my car. But it’s just for my cellphone, tablet or tire pump on the road. I’d need at least 1/2 a KWH of battery and 160W solar or something with out a car or house to use.

]]> By: TMac https://offgridsurvival.com/hamradiocheatsheet/#comment-739187 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:53:44 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=6716#comment-739187 In reply to WP4QIN.

“…you are privileged to operate…”

Privileged? Kalifornia DMV beurocrat speak.

]]> By: Rfnut https://offgridsurvival.com/hamradiocheatsheet/#comment-649185 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 03:32:14 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=6716#comment-649185 In reply to mark.

Go to Qrz.com You can have an account there without a license and they have free study and practice tests. And yes I recuGordon West as well!

]]> By: Karl https://offgridsurvival.com/hamradiocheatsheet/#comment-649146 Sat, 07 Mar 2020 21:40:59 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=6716#comment-649146 Wow this is such an amazing tip, comparing to the sincgars I used in the military, hamradios make sincgars look like a kids toy

]]> By: WP4QIN https://offgridsurvival.com/hamradiocheatsheet/#comment-625912 Fri, 11 Oct 2019 03:31:24 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=6716#comment-625912 In reply to Michael.

WP4QIN

You will need SWR (RF loss meter) and or antenna analyzer, proper cable & connectors and or matching rig fit for the frequency’s you are privileged to operate with and gain the experience to avoid pitfalls & costly mistakes .
practice with cheap CB radios then go to the ham turf better prepared … remember the rules don’t break the law do not operate off bands …

]]> By: Peggy https://offgridsurvival.com/hamradiocheatsheet/#comment-619068 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:04:10 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=6716#comment-619068 In reply to Joe (PreppingToSurvive).

Amen

]]> By: Ron https://offgridsurvival.com/hamradiocheatsheet/#comment-605999 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 01:55:32 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=6716#comment-605999 In reply to mark.

ARRL.org

]]> By: Debbie Fulton https://offgridsurvival.com/hamradiocheatsheet/#comment-580565 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 06:17:45 +0000 http://offgridsurvival.com/?p=6716#comment-580565 I’m trying not to show my ignorance,but where is the testing held? Is it the FCC where you’d take the test? How can find out where the tahe much does it cost for licensing?

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