Portable Operating for Amateur Radio

Everything you need to get on the air in the great outdoors!
Amateur Radio stations traditionally have been associated with a table full of gear in a home station. In recent years, that has changed with the increasing popularity of operating portable, away from home. A new generation of compact, full-featured, portable radios combines with modern battery technology to make it easier than ever to set up your station and enjoy Amateur Radio in the great outdoors. Added to the increase in organized outdoor operating activities, clubs, and programs, and it’s no wonder that ham radio operators are inspired to venture into portable operations.

Anyone can give portable operating a try. Portable operators use HF and VHF bands, as well as SSB, FM, CW, and digital modes. There’s something for everyone, no matter your license class or interests. Whether you want to activate from a picnic table at a nearby park, or a remote summit after a backcountry hike, Portable Operating for Amateur Radio offers a wealth of practical information to help make your portable Amateur Radio operations successful.

• Get on the Air with HF Digital 2nd Edition
• The ARRL Operating Manual for Radio Amateurs
• Grounding and Bonding for the Radio Amateur
• The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications 2018 Softcover
• ARRL's Small Antennas for Small Spaces
• The ARRL Antenna Book for Radio Communications Softcover
• The ARRL General Class License Manual Spiral Bound
• The ARRL Repeater Directory 2018
• The ARRL Extra Class License Manual Spiral 11th Edition
• Hand-carried QRP antennas: Simple antennas and accessories to operate from almost anywhere