Hobby Radio Basics
Hobby Radio Basics is our new introduction to hobby radio. Packed with simple guides and explanations, we think that this 44-page, full colour A4 booklet will help anyone who is thinking about trying hobby radio. Only available direct from the club and with a limited print run of just 100 copies, get yours for just £2.00 by contacting andy@heckingtonradiogroup.com
Loan Shop
The following items are available to full group members only.
Terms and conditions apply.
To become a full member, complete and submit the membership form.
Please contact us if you would like to borrow any of these items.
PMR446 Radios
QUANSHENG UV-KV6 Multiband Handheld
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
to borrow (SALE VALUE £20)
Flashed with Egzuma firmware and uploaded with the standard H&DRG Channels. These are our favourite handhelds! With one of these, you’ll be able to join our PMR nets and listen to CB, Amateur Radio, Airband and a whole lot more.
Antennas
Tonna 18 element 432Mhz (70cm) antenna
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
to borrow (SALE VALUE £100) DEPOSIT REQUIRED
PowAbeam UKAC144-8 144MHz antenna
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
to borrow (SALE VALUE £150) DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Fancy working some 2m DX? This top quality 2m yagi is compact. lightweight and is an excellent performer.
- 8 element 144MHz Yagi
- 13.2dBi gain
- 3dB f/b
PowAbeam WAXXX10S 144MHz 10 element Yagi Antenna
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE (OUT ON LOAN)
to borrow (SALE VALUE £200) DEPOSIT REQUIRED
This big antenna really pulls in the DX and is perfect for 2m contesting.
- 10 element
- 12.1dBd gain
- 29dB f/b Ratio
- 4.9m Boom length
RETEVIS RHD-771, SMA-F VHF UHF Antenna
CURRENTLY UNAVAILAB:E
will be be back in stock soon (Sale Value £6)
144/430Mhz (136-174 + 400-470)MHz, including PMR446.
Suitable for Quansheng UV-K5, Retevis RT5, BaoFeng UV-5R etc. This antenna features 2.15dBi gain with up to 20 Watts of power. It is 39cm in length and weighs 34g. The best handheld antenna we’ve found.
PNI EXTRA 40 CB ANTENNA
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
to borrow (SALE VALUE £5)
Very small CB antenna (only 45cm height), with magmount and 4m cable
MOONRAKER MRM150, MINISCAN MOBILE ANTENNA
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
to borrow (SALE VALUE £5)
100-1300MHz RX and 144-146MHz and 430-440MHz TX, with mount.
THUNDERPOLE EXCALIBUR SHORT CB BASE ANTENNA
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
to borrow (SALE VALUE £30)
Very small CB antenna (only 0.95m), with SO239 socket. Will give you a taste of CB radio but has very limited range under normal conditions.
Other
MAGMOUNTS (VARIOUS SIZES)
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
to borrow (SALE VALUE £10)
6″ 3/8th thread, PL259 Plug
6″ SO239 mount, PL259 Plug
5″ 3/8th thread, PL259 Plug
5″ SO239 mount, PL259 Plug
4″ SO239 mount, PL259 Plug