Parts and Surplus for Amateur Radio Projects

Find a wide selection of electronic components, kits, and surplus items for your ham radio building and repair needs.

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Reviewed by • Senior RF Engineer & Technical Editor March 2026

Many ham radio operators enjoy building, repairing, and modifying their own equipment. This often involves sourcing specific electronic components, raw materials, and specialized parts to complete antenna projects, homebrew transceivers, or QRP kits. Access to a wide range of parts helps hams keep their stations on the air, experiment with new designs, and maintain older gear.

This category provides resources for finding everything from basic electronic components like ferrite toroids and quartz crystals to specialized items such as fiberglass tubes for antenna masts and custom printed circuit boards. Operators can find suppliers for common parts, including coax, connectors, and wire from vendors like The WireMan, alongside more specialized items for RFI suppression from Palomar Engineers. There are also sources for complete QRP kits from QRPproject and Kanga US, allowing hams to build their own low-power rigs.

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