HF Handheld Transceivers for Aviation

[Threadneedle]

Hi All,

I would be grateful for some clarification please: Are modern handheld HF transceivers for aviation available / sold? I've had some conflicting information from re-sellers / distributors that they don't exist. I understand the antenna length may be an issue. The closest I have come to is a 'mobile' version which looks more like a car radio than handheld. Could someone kindly point me in the right direction of a make and model please? [for use with GA a/c].

Many thanks in advance,

Threadneedle :ok:

[debiassi]

The reason you get conflicting reports is because HF handhelds exist but not that are any good for aviation needs.

Ask the same question on a HF or radio ham site will probably net you a fair bit of abuse too :)

The ones that do exist are old technology that had limited use.

Your best bet if you need a temp install would be to use something like an Icom 706MkII with a smart tuner and have either a trailing antenna or a fixed one which usually goes from wing tip to tail then into the cabin.

Hope that helps

[Threadneedle]

Thank you both debiassi and jstflyin - very helpful.

Cheers,

Threadneedle