The best way to operate a shortwave radio depends on your specific needs.
First question: In what environment are you using the shortwave equipment?
Specifically, are you living in a large city or a small county town?
For large cities: Choose a small shortwave radio like the FT891. It's suitable for use in cars, backpacks, or even while cycling.
Small town: If it's a single-family home, if you have the conditions to install an antenna mast or pole over 10 meters high, then you can choose a fixed base station. For example, choosing equipment like the FT710, which is relatively large in size and has spectrum capabilities, will make it easier for beginners to find someone to help them.
Question 2: Who are you communicating with?
Specifically, are you referring to domestic Chinese voice communication? International voice communication? If you're using shortwave radio, it goes without saying that you're doing so in order to communicate with foreigners!
Therefore, the demand is now clear.
If you can't install a large antenna behind your house, then don't consider buying a large device.
Direct answer: FT891 radio + MA50 antenna + Golden Bee 3800FP lamp stand + 25Ah phosphate iron lithium battery, 13.8V + 15m 50-ohm direct to direct feed cable + guy wire + ground stake + hammer.
This combination offers excellent flexibility and connectivity.
For vehicles with a roof rack, mount the antenna externally and use "咔咔" to communicate in European languages.
If you don't have a car, put your gear in a bag and ride a bicycle or electric scooter to set up an outdoor workstation.
It's best to bring a camping table and chairs, and if you have a girlfriend, bring the tent too. Camping in the wilderness means there's no cell phone signal, so your radio becomes an invaluable tool. You can make tea, call out frequencies, and enjoy a peaceful night under the stars.
The perfect combination is car + bike + tent, allowing for easy travel anytime.
Regarding price:
The new price for FT891 from domestic distributors is 4500+ yuan, while the used price ranges between 3000 and 3300 yuan. The new price in Japan is 2850 yen (excluding tax).
MA50 antenna, 720 yuan
Jinbei 3800FP light stand - 280 yuan
15-meter feeder cable - 100 yuan
Wind rope, ground stakes, hammer - 100 yuan
25Ah 13.8V phosphate iron lithium battery, priced at 260 yuan/RMB.
Are there any drawbacks?
- The FT891 does not have dynamic spectrum allocation; it only uses a static frequency, which makes finding a channel to talk to neighbors slightly more difficult.
- The antenna set is a bit heavy, which can make it slightly more difficult to carry outdoors when you don't have a vehicle. This reduces its portability.
Do we have a backup plan? Yes, we do!
Option 1:
Buy one 20-meter long directional antenna.
What is a backhaul antenna?
A long wire, stretched diagonally, then connected to a radio, and you can start speaking.
Option 2: Buy MA01 antenna
This results in a slight loss of interoperability and extreme portability.
However, a ground connection is required, which involves laying several wires on the ground and connecting them to earth.
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