HF Transceiver Equipment for Amateur Radio
Find links to reviews, modifications, and technical details for a wide range of HF transceivers used by ham radio operators.
HF transceivers are the core of any amateur radio station, allowing operators to transmit and receive signals across the high-frequency bands. These radios are essential for making DX contacts, participating in contests, and engaging in everyday QSOs using modes like SSB, CW, and various digital modes such as FT8. From vintage tube rigs to modern software-defined radios, HF transceivers offer a wide range of features and capabilities to suit different operating styles and budgets.
This category provides a wealth of information for hams looking to understand, operate, or maintain their HF gear. Operators can find detailed reviews of popular models like the Kenwood TS-830S, Icom IC-735, and Yaesu FT-101, often including insights into their performance and common modifications. There are also resources comparing multiple transceivers, such as the competitive analysis of the Icom IC-7410, Kenwood TS-590S, and Yaesu FT-950, helping hams choose the right radio for their station. Additionally, many articles cover practical topics like adding WARC bands, performing receiver tests, or integrating pan-adapters with an RTL-SDR.
Subcategories
- Drake TR7 (12)
- Elecraft K2 (19)
- Elecraft K3 (14)
- Elecraft K4 (3)
- Elecraft KX2 (7)
- Elecraft KX3 (12)
- Icom IC-7000 (20)
- Icom IC-703 (3)
- Icom IC-705 (7)
- Icom IC-706 (37)
- Icom IC-7100 (6)
- Icom IC-718 (11)
- Icom IC-7300 (21)
- Icom IC-746 (23)
- Icom IC-756 (23)
- Icom IC-7600 (9)
- Icom IC-7610 (11)
- Icom IC-7700 (8)
- Icom IC-7760 (2)
- Icom IC-7851 (5)
- Icom IC-9100 (5)
- Kenwood TS-2000 (25)
- Kenwood TS-440S (9)
- Kenwood TS-450S (3)
- Kenwood TS-480 (7)
- Kenwood TS-50 (9)
- Kenwood TS-520S (2)
- Kenwood TS-570 (19)
- Kenwood TS-590S (33)
- Kenwood TS-690S (8)
- Kenwood TS-850 (26)
- Kenwood TS-870S (6)
- Kenwood TS-890S (3)
- Kenwood TS-940S (4)
- Kenwood TS-950SDX (5)
- Kenwood TS-990 (6)
- Ten-Tec Jupiter (5)
- Ten-Tec Orion (6)
- X1M (3)
- XIEGU G90 (2)
- Yaesu FT-100 (19)
- Yaesu FT-1000MP (41)
- Yaesu FT-2000 (19)
- Yaesu FT-450 (16)
- Yaesu FT-710 (3)
- Yaesu FT-817 (68)
- Yaesu FT-818 (3)
- Yaesu FT-847 (22)
- Yaesu FT-857 (49)
- Yaesu FT-891 (1)
- Yaesu FT-897 (28)
- Yaesu FT-9000 (5)
- Yaesu FT-920 (13)
- Yaesu FT-950 (13)
- Yaesu FT-991 (11)
- Yaesu FTDX-3000 (8)
- Yaesu FTDX-5000 (5)
- Yaesu FTDX101 (4)
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An interesting and very detailed report analysis of three populare HF+6m transceivers. Yaesu FT-950, ICOM IC-7410 and the Kenwood TS-590S by AB4OJ -
ARRL comparison of HF transceivers, including Elekraft, TenTec,Icom, Yaesu and Kenwood recent transceivers based on QST product reviews -
W4TI Review of the ICOM 735 -
Experience and modifications of ICOM IC-751A -
Review of the Kenwood TS 830 -
QST Magazine Product Reviews - Key Measurements Summary - HF-Transceivers or Receiver and Linear Amplifiers -
Receiver tests of some transceivers and receivers including FT-1000, FT-2000, IC-751, IC-756 IC-7800 and TS-870 -
The RTL-SDR tuner dongle is a popular tool for amateur radio enthusiasts, transforming a $10 device into a wide-band software-defined radio. This guide outlines using the RTL-SDR as a full-band pan-adapter for conventional receivers, focusing on hardware setup and software integration with HDSDR. Future sections will address RTL-SDR performance compared to native receivers, enhancing digital mode operations with virtual serial ports and audio cables. -
Sommerkamp FT 250 Shortwave Transceiver (YAESU FT 200) -
Adding warc bands to the kenwood TS-820 -
Yaesu FT 101 unofficial web site managed by NW2M -
Relay substitution tutorial, power amplifier tuning and Technical Characteristics -
A review of the Chinese version of uSDX USDR HF QRP Transceiver. Author made an extensive review of receiver and transmitter features. -
A guest review of the FLEX-6400M DSP HF Trasnceiver considering just the receiver part of this radio. -
The SW-3B is a Three-band CW QRP transceiver, Weight 180g, output power 5W at 12v, 2W at 9v, works on 40 30 and 20 meters band -
The Yaesu FT-101 wikipedia page -
This guide by F4ANN (2014) explains replacing the backup battery in a YAESU FT-757 GX when stored frequencies reset on power-up. The original CR-1/3N lithium cell (3V, 160 mA) can be substituted with a CR2032 (170 mA), which is cheaper, widely available, and easier to replace. The process involves opening the transceiver, carefully desoldering the old battery from the PCB, and wiring in a holder for the CR2032. Extra care is required with screws, connectors, and soldering. The author also replaced backlights and serviced the cooling fan. Future battery replacements are simplified to four screws.