In this laid-back Saturday morning video, I run-down of the gear that saw real use during my 2025 ham radio adventures, from backyard operating to countless Parks on the Air activations. I cover standout items like Meshtastic nodes (C-Studio T1000 and Spec5 Delta), the game-changing ArmorLock cage for my FTDX10, the incredibly versatile Hamtop SkyHook system, the Bluetooth-programmable Valet VRN76 handheld with APRS, free logging apps (Polo & Hamrs), the Sofirn Nova flashlight, and the RigExpert AA-33 Zoom antenna analyzer. If you’re looking for proven, field-tested recommendations (or last-minute holiday gift ideas for the ham in your life), these are the gadgets I reached for again and again this year!
links:
SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000-E – https://amzn.to/4iHJPnP
Spec5 Trekker Delta – https://specfive.com/products/spec5-trekker-delta?variant=47360224002288
armoloq – FT-DX10 – https://armoloq.com/yaesu/ft-dx10/
The Ham Stop Sky hooks – https://www.etsy.com/shop/HamStop
VERO VR-N76 – https://www.gigaparts.com/vero-vr-n76-7w-144-430mhz-dual-band-handheld-transceiver.html
Polo Logger – https://polo.ham2k.com/
HAMRS Logger – https://hamrs.app/
SolTac Nova – https://www.soltacusa.com/shop/p/nova
RigExpert AA-35 Zoom – https://www.gigaparts.com/rigexpert-aa-35-zoom-60-khz-to-35-mhz-non-bluetooth.html
RigExpert Stick 230 – https://www.gigaparts.com/rigexpert-stick-60khz-35mhz-analyzer.html
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