Radio & Station Vendors

Full-Service Amateur Radio Retailers

One-stop shops for radios, antennas, and accessories.

• DX Engineering

  Fast fulfillment from Ohio/Nevada warehouses plus excellent technical phone support.
• Ham Radio Outlet

  Brick-and-mortar locations with licensed staff, open-box deals, and generous return windows.
• GigaParts

  Great for HT bundles, accessories, and rapid shipping to the Southeast.
• R&L Electronics

  Daily specials on coax, filters, and station hardware—check the front page before you buy elsewhere.

Station Build, Antenna & RF Accessories

Vendors that specialize in feed line, grounding, and field-deployable antennas.

• DX Engineering Custom Cable Shop

  Order coax assemblies cut to length with sweep data attached to every invoice.
• Chameleon Antenna

  Portable and rapid-deployment antennas suitable for POTA or ARES work.
• Palomar Engineers

  Ferrites, RFI kits, and choke baluns for taming noisy suburban stations.
• DX Commander

  Community-designed multiband verticals with detailed build videos.

Components, Makers & Repair Parts

Ideal for club projects, Arduino builds, and test-gear repairs.

• Mouser & Digi-Key

  Huge inventory, parametric search, and fast shipping for semiconductors and passives.
• Arrow Electronics

  Bulk pricing on sensors, SBCs, and power modules for workshops.
• Adafruit / SparkFun

  Education-friendly kits, LoRa modules, and thorough documentation.
• MFJ Enterprises

  Tuners, analyzers, and accessories manufactured in Starkville, MS. Confirm lead times before ordering.

Procurement Best Practices

Avoid surprises and keep the board informed.

• Capture quotes or order confirmations as PDFs and upload them to the project folder.
• Ask about restocking fees and return shipping before buying large antennas or amplifiers.
• Document serial numbers immediately; warranties often require registration within 30 days.
• Share your experience—good or bad—so we can update this list quarterly.