From the Cheapest to the Most Expensive Ham Radios in the world. 2024 Edition

In this video time we will be taking a look at HF base station rigs available in 2024.
This is not a deep dive into every rig, instead the intent of this video is just to show you what's out there. Links will be provided below for you to do additional research on any radios that capture your imagination.
These radios are sorted by the MSRP, and part of your research should be to determine the actual cost to you.
Links to Retailers and Manufacturers:
Ham Radio Outlet: www.hamradio.com/
DX Engineering: www.dxengineering.com/
FlexRadio: www.flexradio.com/products/
Elecraft: elecraft.com/
Hilberling: www.hilberling-usa.com/
Chapters:
01:58 HF Rigs under $2000
07:34 HF Rigs between $2000 and $5000
10:55 HF Rigs above $5000
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73 de Tom, ND3N

[@bb_37]

The IC-7100 has an internal sound card. There is a mini-USB jack on the back of the main unit that gives you access to the internal sound card and provides CI-V radio control over USB. I use my IC-7100 regularly for Winlink using Vara HF, Vara FM, and packet.

[@ND3N]

Thanks for the correction

[@ahendrix9787]

...timely video, Tom...thanks so much!...imho, i recommend the Yaesu FT-dx10...73!

[@ND3N]

Thanks

[@alainbroekema5000]

The Yaesu FT DX 10

[@johnratcliffe6438]

I appreciate you, Tom. 73, John 2E0SVB

[@ND3N]

Thanks

[@dl6urk88]

I think the Hilberling is a 200 W rig.

[@ND3N]

Just checked.. you are correct

[@CarlMadsen]

Posted a link to this video on facebook Ham Radio for Beginners, Mentors, & Newbies. Ask Questions (Flame Free)

[@ND3N]

Thank you

[@CarlMadsen]

Get another 991a. I have two, very handy.

[@ND3N]

I’m really thinking about the 710 AESS. But still flexible

[@CarlMadsen]

You know where all the settings are on the 991a. You know the pluses and minuses. You know the work arounds. Sure it's fun to have new gear but your confidence in the 991a has been hard earned. Swiss army knife. @@ND3N

[@johnratcliffe6438]

The IC7851 is no longer commercially available.

[@robwill9649]

HRO has them in stock.

[@ND3N]

Thanks. I used HRO as my primary source for what’s available…

[@ND3N]

See the comment in reply to yours. They are also shown on the Yaesu site

[@frankjankovich3512]

You mentioned the 890 was not your daily use rig any reason for this? Are using a cheaper rig for ft8?

[@ND3N]

I still use the TS-890S occasionally, just so I don’t get rusty with it. But on contest weekends it gets a good workout as that’s when I put the most QSOs on it. The IC-7300 is my primary digital rig, and the FT-991A is my everything else rig. I try not to let any of them get jealous of each other…

[@frankjankovich3512]

@@ND3N it makes sense, I have used the 890 for digital modes and it barely gets warm and the fan rarely runs. But for digital modes if yaesu offers a three warranty why not drive it since you have warranty coverage 😀