Ham Radio Transceivers

Ham radio transceivers are devices that are a combination of a transmitter and a receiver.  They share either the circuitry or the housing.  If there is no common circuitry between the transmit and receive functions, the device is called a transmitter-receiver.

The term “transceiver” originated in the 1920s.  Actually to be called a transceiver, a significant amount of transmitting and receiving handling ability needs to be in the circuitry.  Examples of transceivers are walkie-talkies or CB radios.

You can find vintage, new, and used ham radio transceivers on eBay from prices starting at $40.  Maybe you just want to give the hobby a try to make new friends or to provide a service.  For those who want to build or adapt their own equipment, parts and tubes are available.