Best 10 Meter SSB Ham Radios Under $650

[@KS0JD]

Couldn't agree more. I bought my first rig used Kenwood 930S. Great Rig. Still have it.

[@allenfontenot7832]

I was a CBer before I got my Ham License. When I passed my Tech I brought my Galaxy 99V with me and it is a solid 10 meter performer. Activated my first park with it and will keep on using as long as the band stays open.

[@mostlypostie1]

Good video, but you missed the Anytone AT-5555Nii, which is probably the best performing radio in it's class, and it covers covers 12m-10m. 73

[@DellFargus]

My recommendation: Save your money. Once you get $500 saved up, go to a hamfest. Do your homework and know what radio(s) you want, what they're worth, and make sure it works before you take it home. I do have a President Lincoln and an IC-718. They get the job done. However... if I knew then what I know now, I would have went with a Yaesu 891. The Lincoln does 10 & 12 meters (AM, FM, & SSB...also has a port for a cw key) out of the box... and with a resistor and a little soldering, it becomes a decent CB (although it's not FCC-friendly). When skip is rolling on LSB, you can make A LOT of contacts on 11m. It's an okay option if you want it for mobile. Also, I'm pretty sure that nobody ever uses the 12 meter band. The IC-718 is an old school radio. No waterfall, no whistles, no bells, no whiz-bangs. But I've made contacts all over the place with it.

[@frankpeletz1818]

12 meters is used. Popular band in Australia and New Zeland

[@K6ARK]

Before the solar cycle started heating up a year or two ago, you could find an old Radio shack HTX-10 25. Watt mobile 10 m rig for 100 to $150 on eBay and other used markets. Now the price has just about doubled, but it's still a great option to get started if you can find one for a low price.

[@mewrongwayKOCXF]

Yes or a all mode Uniden HR2510! 👍

[@franciscolopez3229]

Hi there sir, since I'm new on HAM, I so fortunate that a friend of mine gave me an hr2510 which I tuned the AM to 5 watts and SSB to 12 watts since finals for it is kinda hard find now a days. And what blast for newbie like me, made my maiden contact yesterday to Germany 10,000 plus km from where I'm at using only the driven element of a yagi 19 feet above ground. Conditions was great that time. Anyway, I just wanna share. DW1QEW, Philippines.

[@mewrongwayKOCXF]

@@franciscolopez3229 Awesome!! Hope to talk on 10m someday!

[@aandpman]

My 1st 6 months while I was still a tech, I got hooked on dx using an Anytone AT-5555N on 10m, and ran it thru a couple different homebrew antennas & a $60 Tram 1411 discone 20' up. Works great on 10 & as an Extra class now, the Tram STILL works better on 10m dx than anything else I've tried (FT-991A now is my hf rig). 73's K5MWA

[@tomn5660]

I also bought the AT-5555N II

[@KQ4JGS]

I just picked up a Yaesu 450d from Ham Radio Outlet, it was in their used section for $450. Was bought as a back up radio and never used! Its my first HF radio, and I love it. Great video.

[@dougdaniels]

Buy the best radio you can afford, think for the future, not just for today. I spent a lot on my first HF rig, and I'm still using it today, 20+ years later. Buy once, cry once.

[@stevet7522]

Exactly what I did. Well, not first. I got a G90 first, which I use for portable. Then I spent a bunch on a FTDX10. Gonna use it until it stops working. Buy once, cry once.

[@junkman2758]

I see a bunch of sad ham comments but I think this is a great video that you’ve done and even as a general class I like the AT quad six in mobile

[@hamradiotube]

What’s the point of making a video lest the sad hams sad ham?

[@anthonycaldwell9485]

I got the President Lincoln 2 plus working on the 10m Dipole as I speak!

[@KU9L]

When I was a Novice in 1979 10M was my go-to band and I worked the world with the 20-watts output of my TenTec Century 21 CW-only. When got my General in 1981 I had to mow a lot more lawns to get a phone rig and bought a used Kenwood TS-520 in which I worked the world on the 35-mile drive to community college with my magnetic mount converted CB antenna 1/4-wave or at home on the farm with my 3-Ele Yagi I converted from a Radio Shack CB antenna in which I got the conversion plans from CQ Magazine. I loved 10M so much I had trouble even trying 20M because as a Novice we were forbidden to transmit on it and developed an attitude of not being worthy and thus did not know what great propagation it had, LOL. 15 years ago there was a great SSB/CW/FM handheld radio for 12M and 10M but it got into trouble with the FCC and was only on the market for a short time or I would have bought several of them! Cheers es 73, Dave - KU9L

[@mewrongwayKOCXF]

I became a novice in 79. Bought a Uniden HR2510 in 87. Worked the world on the HR2510 and a half wave Radio Shack CB Vert. Those were the days!

[@KU9L]

@@mewrongwayKOCXF When it's hot the magic of 10 & 6 meters is surreal. Now that 8 m is becoming a real prospect in the next couple of years Uniden may play an important role in that band too. I remember analog TV so well and after school watching TV channel 4 near supper time, suddenly our local Ch 4 TV station in Davenport, IA would be overtaken by a DX TV station near Nashville, TN - I get Goosebumps thinking about it today. Summer Sporatic-E DX is some of the most exciting hunting one can do. I knew I had to become a Ham after that! LOL.

[@mewrongwayKOCXF]

@@KU9L Yes I think 8m will be quit interesting!

[@Tamlin73]

I own the President Lincoln +2 its 10m "11m" 12m works like a champ 😊 its all mode and even have cw. I also own a Yaesu ft897d and a Kenwood th7e...and one of them chinese usdx +v2 things. Best regards from Norway.

[@KE8ODY-WV-Ares-Ham-Dad-3O4]

Sold my Lincoln miss it bad

[@howardkarse9915]

Really good wrap up on the radios Mike! Like how you highlighted 10M for Technicians - I suspect that those who try it and like it will end up upgrading. I had that happen after getting into 6M SSb as a tech and making some DX contacts......gave me incentive to upgrade and thus solidly learn that HAM means HAD Alotof Money... 73, KE6MAK

[@felicciasc]

Ham since 1987. Love the Lincoln II + ; I'm a 10 M fan - Have it going 24/7 listening on WSPR. Plugged audio direct into a little USB sound card. Works great. `12 Meters is a nice plus.

[@johnk23705]

Another 100% video ! So glad it was not "The Best" type video. So tired of those. All good points, especially the last part of the video. Keep up the good work Mike, you're killing it ! I agree with the idea that if you're a Technician, buy a radio with all the ham bands. For a little extra money, you will be way ahead of the curve. As someone who owns a Ziegu G-90. Yaesu FT-450 and Yaesu 891 (among others), the choices are all good ones. I love all three in this price range.

[@W8MJL]

I have the Stryker 955 and use to run it in my dump truck. I say use to as this radio has one issue and that's it's channel knob, it develops a short causing it to skip channels when being turned, sometimes just touching it would cause it to jump freqs. I did some research and found others have had the same issue, considering the price of these radios it's not an issue that should be happening. 73 de W8MJL

[@mikesimpson6757]

I love my Yaesu FT-857d. HF 180-6 meters plus 2 meter and 440! 100 watts across HF

[@jamescstanley5018]

Great advice Mike as always! While on line can be a good source for bargains, I believe that the "club" route is best, not only for the reasons you mentioned, but also, you are less likely to be ripped off! Club members have reputations to uphold, and will not risk their good name by doing a Tech down, rip a guy or gal off and you will not be welcome anymore and word will soon spread to other clubs, far better to do a good deal, and get a reputation for being a good guy and elmer to new Hams. 73 Jim M7BXT

[@johnwest7993]

I bought a broken old Uniden AM/SSB CB at a swap for $20. Cleaned it up, repaired it, modded it and tuned it up for 10 meters. Got 23 W PEP out of it and worked the entire world mobile during a solar cycle peak.

[@Jonathanlexy]

You are so right about hams helping new hams,

[@norrinradd8952]

Great list of radios and great advice. Borrowing a rig or booking time at another ham's shack is also a great idea for new hams to try out different radios. If you buy used, try to do it face to face or at least buy/trade with someone you trust. I agree with Mike on QRZ and Paypal. Good option. I've heard some bad stories, but all of my personal experiences with amateur radio operators, even total strangers has always been super positive.

[@diverbon911]

For a technician operator, any HF+6M (TECHNICIANS can use 10m SSB portion and all of 6m) radio like the Yaesu FT-881, would be more beneficial than an HF only radio

[@DominicMazoch]

A ic703/+ is a good QRP rig with 10 watts.

[@KC3UVF]

I have the French version of the AT-6666 (CRT SS9900) in the truck. I love it. It does everything you need it to do and 12m to boot. KC3UVF

[@gearjunkie3402]

Love my Anytone 5555N 2 better than the 6666. 75 to 80 watts. Receiver is absolutely amazing as is transmit.

[@keathrhymer5449]

In just got the anytone 555N 2 model any comments on it ?

[@Mr_Meowingtons]

my Friend and I have a Lincon II+ STAY AWAY FROM IT the sound is trash SAVE up and get the Yaesu FT-891

[@neonracer808]

I’ve made a lot of contacts with mine and even got comments that they were surprised when I told them I was running a Lincoln 2+, they thought it was one of the main HF rigs (Icom,Yaesu,etc)

[@bboyles96]

Yall must have fucked them things up then

[@raymondhollingsworth3643]

Are there any makers of Hand held 10 meter radios? I know about QRP radios but the lighter I can go the better. It's more of a challenge for me.

[@JohnMackay-kn3rl]

AT 6666 is an excellent choice. 10, 11, 12 meters with 100 watts. 15 meters mod took 10 minutes.

[@AnglinTexas]

Love my 891

[@hamradioonthego]

Anytone AT-6666 in the mobile and Yaesu FT-857d in the shack. Coming in under 1k. I have posted both.

[@shandybrandy5407]

Thanks for this nice informative video. By the way, really love your audio Cheers!

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks so much!

[@B.Murphy]

I personally stay away from the CB "10 meter" transceivers. I always recommend at least the G90. Great video! 73

[@Mr_Meowingtons]

they bring to much in and sound trashy i would stick it out for the g90 or a Yaesu FT-891

[@M-13_Fab]

FT 891. ❤

[@christophersmith1155]

the anytone 6666 is AM FM SSB. great radio . i own one . the stryker 955 10 & 12 METER is a great radio also. AM FM SSB . BOTH THE ANYTONE AND STRYKER ARE BUILT IN THE SAME FACTORY.!!!

[@blakepenberthy5698]

Just stumbled onto you're videos looking at getting into the Ham world. I will have a ton to learn and just started half an hour ago. I do have a TON of questions if you have the time! I live in Omaha, Nebraska. Please let me know if you would be interested in being my answer guy for the time being. Thanks. Blake.

[@hamradiotube]

Well let me be the first to say welcome to ham radio. I don't know if I could be THE answer guy but the best way to share so we can all learn together would be to email me your questions for my Mailbag Monday series. [e-mail]. Be sure to put Mailbag Monday in the subject as I'm notoriously bad at looking at any other emails lol! Keep it short and simple. I usually take one question per viewer at at time and end up answering around 3 questions per video. Here's a link to one of my recent Mailbag Monday's to give you an idea of the format. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHenhop9eZdkmposi=kCq5Yka5_1tWxOTH

[@get__some]

crt radios might do great, but they have poor customer service. Scott's Radios in Michigan has some. best service i have found in 20 years

[@ubergeek318]

Sideboom approves and i love my 955

[@AlanHernandez-Regalado]

I am a complete newbie trying to talk as far as I can using 10 m. How do I go about gettig an antenna that will work for 10 m technician available frequencies?

[@hamradiotube]

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[@peterdawson3536]

This video is very strange. You don't seem to have any experience of the first three radios you suggested. As someone has used all three of the CB/10 radios . The Anytone is much better on SSB than the other 2 at a cheaper price. If you are then upping your budget to 6-700 then go to something like an icom 7300 which is currently around 1000 new or even cheaper shipped from Japan

[@hamradiotube]

I never claimed to have experience with all of these radios. The point of this video is to show radios capable of 10 meter SSB that people can buy at various price points. Specifically under $650. The exact opposite of your comment suggesting to spend even more.

[@peterdawson3536]

@@hamradiotube hmmm. The title says "Best 10m radios under $650" How can you say the first 3 should be on the best list when you admit to having zero experience of these radios? As for suggestions, I mentioned the Anytone as the pick of the bunch at $260. I suggested that if you were paying closer to $650 then a 7300 at around 850 direct from Japan would be a much better value.

[@darrellh3769]

Mike's kinda a newby, Got his tech in 2016. He also comes uncorked if you question him! He likes to argue or deletes your post! I suggested the same as you. Buy a good radio and then you dont have to buy again when you upgrade.

[@hamradiotube]

@@darrellh3769 No I don't.

[@darrellh3769]

Ok why did you reply Mike? Case closed! lol

[@shawnthompson520]

Where do you guys get the bigger vfo knobs for the G 90?

[@hamradiotube]

Amazon. This is the one I'm using. amzn.to/3XjYdXO

[@shawnthompson520]

@@hamradiotube Thanks I'm about to pull the trigger on th G90,if the wife doesn't find out!

[@franciscolopez3229]

I am just a newbie and I am proud to share that I made my very first contact on 10 meters yesterday 10,000 plus km away from where I'm at with my HR2510 a good friend gave me with the ssb power tuned down to 12 watts to prolong the life of the finals and me using only the driven element of a yagi horizontally 19ft above ground. Sorry, I just wanna share it. By the way, that contact was from here the Philippines to Germany. DW1QEW.....

[@hamradiotube]

That is absolutely fantastic to hear! Thanks for sharing with us. A true testament to what you can do with a little bit of power and a good antenna. And on 10 meters none the less!

[@franciscolopez3229]

@@hamradiotube Well, I enjoy watching your videos doing qrp and improvised antennas and it's quite a motivation on my side.

[@MarvinParnell]

I have the Lincoln II Plus, Absolutely great radio, not a lot of power, but I've made tons of contacts with it and it has been a great radio. Adjustable power makes it great for an amp. Can't go wrong I love it. 73.

[@kennethblackwell1137]

Lots of good choices....😀😀😀

[@ronjr1157]

Alinco DX-10 $186.27

[@hamradiotube]

I saw that but couldn't find them available anywhere.

[@ronjr1157]

@@hamradiotube Moonraker has them.

[@johnbosler2211]

Love my 955hp

[@jordanhowell3870]

why are you on amazon ?

[@rkelly5803]

I have the 6666 and the 955 and honestly regret buying the 955. Both are great just like the 6666 better.

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

OMG! I finally saw the cat!

[@markh2715]

the 450 is discontinued. get the 718 it is outstanding.

[@americaswayout4489]

The G90 has the world's best (MY WORLD ANYWAY) tuner built in?

[@hamradiotube]

You’re not wrong at all in saying that.

[@Davidjb37721]

Thanks

[@AJ-te1ot]

Why Mr. Ham get so mad when we use ROGER BEEP on 10 meters? No rules or regulation about Roger beeps, I got ignored because I use RB and echo.... Sorry Mr. Ham , I'm a licensed ham like you and I came from the CB since a was a teen.

[@truckinguy92]

Anytone really?!😢 for a few $100 more they can get an all band radio and look forward to upgrading to general.

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah why not? And you can't just always say "well for X amount of dollars more you can get..." People have budgets and not everyone wants to spend as much as someone else. Hence the wide variety of prices in this video.

[@KO4GAR]

Did somebody say get on the local net?? lmao

[@hamradiotube]

Lol you caught me red handed.

[@dustylivas278]

Okay somebody answer me this question why on God's green earth would you spend $500 buying a used radio that brand new the radio only cost $650 where is the logic in this radio with no warranty unknown condition some guy online or by the same radio brand new from a reputable retailer for only $150 more that's a no-brainer.

[@bruceclark5627]

There is NO reason any single band radio should be anymore than $300 at most,regardles of who uts their name on it.

[@Johnyrocket70]

You can get a all band all mode Chinese radio for $130 A tuner $40 A minipa 100 watt amp $134. 200 watt amp $200

[@baylenthedogg3242]

Would love to have a list of easily converted HF AM/SSB Ham to 11 meter mobile radios 100 through 200 watts.

[@DellFargus]

Most "base" ham radios put out 100 watts. If you get a MARS mod on them (costs like $50 at most ham retailers like HRO or gigaparts... or if you're brave, look up how to do it yourself on YT) it unlocks 11m for transmit on them.

[@baylenthedogg3242]

@@DellFargus I'm aware, thank you tho.. I think the yasue ft-891 would be my best bet.. at 100 watts, it apparently only does 25 on AM.. so defeats the purpose. Can't afford new rigs and old ones aren't categorized like new. Wish their was a list. I think amateur 10meter RCI would be my best bet. Always wanted a galaxy tho too.. but anytone seems to have the best ears out there and for 230 bucks the at-6666 pushed 60 watts RMS and the conversion is literally 2 buttons at same time on and off And I won't have to worry about no golden screw drivers. The xiegu g90 seems awesome but with the built in antenna tuner I can't run a amp behind it other then theirs and it's more then the radio and only 125 watts. Options options options all seems good some even great! Almost all out of my tiny budget lol. I've drove a semi for 6 years and wanted a radio since 10 yrs old. And to this day I've never bought one new.. I've got $300 saved so within the month I'm taking the leap and buying myself one. Wish me luck! 73s Kaydo Kaylen, 127 Southern Kentucky 👋

[@DellFargus]

@@baylenthedogg3242 I agree with what you said. The Yaesu 891 with a MARS mod would be the best way to go. I believe the Yaesu does 100 watts out of the box on SSB, probably less on full AM - AM is usually low power (30w +/-) on ham rigs. See my general comment on the video for my overall opinion.

[@hamradiotube]

I have zero interest in that but what Dell says is correct. And most of the radios that do 100 watts SSB are going to put out less power on AM by design. Good luck with whatever you decide to go with.

[@baylenthedogg3242]

@@hamradiotube just bought a Anytone 6666 100 watts pep 60 RMS. It seemed to have best build quality, best reception and tx.. out of "10 meters" and only requires a couple buttons while turning on to get me into my chicken band. Hopefully I made the right decision. Have a great day 😁

[@robertmethia7080]

why not buy a real radio like a ts-520 for a cupple hundred bucks

[@503Nick]

Wooo

[@USBP29]

You’re giving your opinion on radios you don’t own and haven’t used. Completely worthless.

[@siffler1234]

2nd

[@siffler1234]

1st