Ham radios are an easy way to stay connected and tune into local channels. These are the best Ham radios you can buy right now, based on testing from a first responder and FCC licensed operator..

Step 3: Get the Best Ham Radio Equipment for You. Once licensed, it’s equipment time. For novices, there are starter kits that contain all the essentials.

While ham radio operators have been embracing digital mobile radio (DMR), the equipment is most often bought since — at least in early incarnations — it needs a proprietary CODEC to convert ...

Sometimes disaster strikes and conventional communication systems fail. Here's how amateur ham radio operators provide a crucial link between those in affected areas and the outside world.