How to Convert a Mobile Ham Radio Into a Home Base

Mobile ham radios can easily double as a base station inside your home. In fact, having your mobile radio serve double duty as a base station prevents you from having to buy a second radio just for that purpose.

• 1

  Install your base station antenna according to the directions provided with the antenna.

• 2

  Remove your mobile radio from your car and take it into your house to the spot where you wish to use it.

• 3

  Attach the antenna tuner to the RF cable that is attached to your antenna, if necessary.

• 4

  Attach your radio to your antenna RF cable or to the antenna tuner if needed.

• 5

  Place the DC power supply near your radio. Be careful to leave sufficient space around it to allow for cooling.

• 6

  Attach the DC power supply to your radio using the DC cable.

• 7

  Plug the DC power supply into an 115Vac outlet.

• 8

  Turn on the DC power supply.

• 9

  Turn on your mobile ham radio.

• 10

  Verify proper operation of your mobile ham radio.