# Ham Imports

> Your guide to Chinese ham radios\. We're here to show you that you don't need expensive kit from big brands to have fun with ham radio\.

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## Pages
- [Radios](https://hamimports.com/radios/)
- [HF Hotness](https://hamimports.com/resources/hf-hotness/)
- [Ham Radio Glossary of Terms](https://hamimports.com/resources/ham-radio-glossary-of-terms/)
- [Home](https://hamimports.com/)
- [Suggest a Radio](https://hamimports.com/suggest-a-radio/)

## Posts
- [Exploring Chinese Alternatives to Branded Ham Radio Products](https://hamimports.com/exploring-chinese-alternatives-to-branded-ham-radio-products/): Ham radio enthusiasts often find themselves searching for the perfect equipment to enhance their radio communication experiences\. While established brands like Icom, MFJ, and Super Antenna have long been trusted sources for quality ham radio products, Chinese manufacturers have been gaining recognition for their affordable, feature\-rich alternatives\. In this blog post, we'll delve into some Chinese alternatives to well\-known ham radio products, highlighting how these offerings can provide excellent performance without breaking the bank\.
- [Ham Radio Lifestyles of the Poor and Shameless](https://hamimports.com/ham-radio-lifestyles-of-the-poor-and-shameless/)
- [1:1 SWR \- The Myth That Just Won't Go Away](https://hamimports.com/11-swr-the-myth-that-just-wont-go-away/): Ask almost any new amateur radio operator what they're aiming for when they put up an antenna, and you'll almost certainly hear the same answer: "A 1:1 SWR\." It gets repeated on forums, in club meetings, and in YouTube comments with the confidence of gospel truth\. There's just one problem \- for the vast majority of antennas, a 1:1 SWR is not only unnecessary, it's actually a sign that something might be wrong\.
- [An HF Yagi that fits in a Backpack](https://hamimports.com/an-hf-yagi-that-fits-in-a-backpack/): I've had a lot of success using the common 5\.6m telescopic stainless steel whips \- as a quarter wave vertical, as a dipole, and even as a full wave loop\. As I had a few of them kicking around, I figured why not try and use them to make a 2 element yagi\-uda that fits in a backpack\.

## Radios
- [HamGeek PMR\-171](https://hamimports.com/radio/hamgeek-pmr-171/): The first true “shack in a box” to come out of China\. Covering HF, 6m, 2m, and 70cms with lots of modern features such as Bluetooth control, and even DMR \(optional\) it’s one of the most versatile radios out there\.
- [Xiegu X6100](https://hamimports.com/radio/xiegu-x6100/): The Xiegu X6100 is a portable HF transceiver with a built in LiPo battery\. It uses an SDR architecture to provide excellent performance\. It's built into a compact form factor made for enjoying the fun of operating HF portable\.
- [Xiegu X6200](https://hamimports.com/radio/xiegu-x6200/): Introducing the new Xiegu X6200, an ultra\-portable HF transceiver that employs RF direct sampling architecture, offering full\-mode transceiver capabilities for all of HF plus 50MHz \(6m band\)\.
- [Xiegu G7250](https://hamimports.com/radio/xiegu-g7250/): Xiegu have built a reputation on small, portable, do\-everything rigs; the G90, the X6100, the X6200\. Now it looks like they're going in the completely opposite direction\. Radioddity, the largest official Xiegu distributor, has just put up a preview page for the Xiegu G7250, and this one is a proper desktop powerhouse: split\-body design, a full 100W out, and a 7\-inch touchscreen front end\.
- [Quansheng UV\-K1 Mini Kong](https://hamimports.com/radio/quansheng-uv-k1-mini-kong/): Quansheng Electronics have released the UV\-K1 series, a new dual\-band handheld transceiver that builds on the foundation established by their popular UV\-K5 model\. The new radio is available in two variants: the standard UV\-K1 and the UV\-K1\(8\), with specifications suggesting incremental improvements over its predecessor\.

## Antennas
- [BD7IBI 5\.6m Stainless Steel Telescopic Whip Kit](https://hamimports.com/antenna/bd7ibi-5-6m-stainless-steel-telescopic-whip-kit/): A reinforced stainless steel telescopic whip kit that extends up to 5\.6m to form a resonant 1/4 wave along with mount, ground spike, and radials\. Basically a poor man's MFJ\-1979\!
- [BD7IBI 5\.6m Stainless Steel Telescopic Whip](https://hamimports.com/antenna/bd7ibi-5-6m-stainless-steel-telescopic-whip/): A reinforced stainless steel telescopic whip that extends up to 5\.6m to form a resonant 1/4 wave\. Basically a poor man's MFJ\-1979\!
- [JPC\-7 Kit](https://hamimports.com/antenna/jpc-7-kit/): The JPC\-7 is essentially a clone of the popular Buddipole dipole antenna, especially designed for portable operation\.
- [7 Band Cobweb](https://hamimports.com/antenna/7-band-cobweb/): The Cobweb 7\-band HF antenna is a versatile and efficient antenna designed for amateur radio operators\. This full\-size gain antenna offers excellent performance across the 40 to 10 meter amateur bands, with natural resonance in 7 distinct bands\.
- [JPC\-12 Kit](https://hamimports.com/antenna/jpc-12-antenna/): The JPC\-12 is a full kit to set up a resonant 1/4 wave vertical antenna including a case to keep all the components in\. Ideal for portable operation\.

## Accessories
- [Xiegu GPA100 amplifier](https://hamimports.com/accessory/xiegu-gpa100-amplifier/): The Xiegu GPA100 is a 100W solid\-state linear amplifier designed for amateur bands from 1\.8 to 50MHz\. It's built to pair with QRP rigs like the ICOM IC\-705 and Xiegu's G90, X5105, X6100, and X6200, though it'll work fine with any transceiver that needs a boost\.
- [WINDCAMP AP\-8 Power Distribution Board](https://hamimports.com/accessory/windcamp-ap8-power-distribution-board/): Introducing the WINDCAMP AP8, a 40A Connector Power Splitter Distributor designed for HF Amateur Radio\.
- [Xiegu WR12](https://hamimports.com/accessory/xiegu-wr12/): The Xiegu WR12 wideband receiver is a robust solution designed for seamless integration with the X6200 shortwave radio\. Covering an extensive frequency range from 54 MHz to 1GHz\.
- [HamGeek MX\-304 Antenna Switch](https://hamimports.com/accessory/hamgeek-mx-304-antenna-switch/): Introducing the HamGeek MX\-304, a high\-performance antenna switch that can handle 3 antennas and 4 transceivers, making it a versatile tool for all your communication needs\.
- [Xiegu GNR1 Digital Audio Noise Filter](https://hamimports.com/accessory/xiegu-gnr1-digital-audio-noise-filter/): The Xiegu GNR1 digital audio noise filter is a significant addition to the realm of amateur radio equipment, designed specifically to enhance audio clarity and reduce background noise in wireless communication systems\. This compact yet powerful device integrates advanced digital noise reduction \(DNR\) technology with multi\-functional audio processing capabilities, making it an ideal solution for both casual and serious ham radio operators\.

## Manufacturers
- [Xiegu](https://hamimports.com/manufacturer/xiegu/)
- [Baofeng](https://hamimports.com/manufacturer/baofeng/)
- [Unbranded](https://hamimports.com/manufacturer/unbranded/)
- [AnyTone](https://hamimports.com/manufacturer/anytone/)
- [Wouxun](https://hamimports.com/manufacturer/wouxun/)

## Types
- [Handheld](https://hamimports.com/radio_type/handheld-radios/)
- [Portable](https://hamimports.com/radio_type/portable/)
- [Mobile](https://hamimports.com/radio_type/mobile/)
- [PC Accessory](https://hamimports.com/radio_type/pc-accessory/)
- [SDR](https://hamimports.com/radio_type/sdr/)

## Categories
- [UHF](https://hamimports.com/rig_category/uhf/)
- [VHF](https://hamimports.com/rig_category/vhf/)
- [Dual Band](https://hamimports.com/rig_category/dual-band/)
- [HF](https://hamimports.com/rig_category/hf/)
- [Quad Band](https://hamimports.com/rig_category/quad-band/)

## Antenna Styles
- [1/4 Wave](https://hamimports.com/antenna-style/1-4-wave/)
- [End Fed Half Wave \(EFHW\)](https://hamimports.com/antenna-style/end-fed-half-wave-efhw/)
- [Dipole](https://hamimports.com/antenna-style/dipole/)
- [Yagi](https://hamimports.com/antenna-style/yagi/)
- [Cobweb](https://hamimports.com/antenna-style/cobweb/)

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