HT — What It Means in Ham Radio

HT — Handy Talkie. A handheld radio.

The walkie-talkie style radio most people buy first. Also called a handheld.

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Related words

  • SDR — Software Defined Radio.
  • VOX — Voice Operated eXchange.
  • Vertical — An antenna that stands straight up.
  • Antenna — The thing that actually radiates your signal.
  • Dipole — Two legs of wire.
  • Transceiver — A transmitter and receiver in one box.
  • Tuner — Matches your antenna to your radio.
  • Rubber duck — The stock antenna on a handheld.