LD-5 HF Ham Radio QRP Transceiver

The LD-5, made in USA, by LNR Precision Inc. is an amazing little 5 band SSB/CW Amateur Radio QRP Transceiver that’s small and light enough to fit in just about any backpack. this makes it one of the most portable SSB multi-band HF rigs currently on the market. Not only is the LD-5 small in size at 4.724”L X 3.937”W x 1.957“H, it is also very lightweight, weighing in at only 1.19 pounds (without microphone, antenna, or battery).

The LD-5 covers the following HF ham radiobands: 40m, 30m, 20m, 17m, & 15m. One of the features of the LD-5 I have really enjoyed is how each of the 5 bands has its own independent dual VFO. This really comes in handy when switching back and forth between bands/frequencies and really sped up operations for me compared to other QRP rigs I have used. I found the receiver to be exceptionally sensitive and able to pick up the weakest of signals…..READ MORE

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