Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Discover my **top picks for AllStar ham radio devices** in 2025–2026! Whether you're building your first AllStarLink node, looking for budget-friendly full-duplex setups, or wanting plug-and-play reliability, this video breaks down the best hardware options for linking repeaters, simplex nodes, and more on the AllStar network.
In this guide, I cover:
- Popular Raspberry Pi-based solutions like the **SHARI SA818 PiHat** for compact, portable AllStar nodes
- Easy no-solder options with AIOC cables + HTs (Baofeng, Retevis, etc.)
- High-quality USB interfaces (URI101, URI141, AllScan UC120) for clean audio without tying up your main radios
- Emerging favorites like ANF101-M-RT85 modules and SharkRF integrations
- Pros, cons, setup tips, and real-world performance for ham radio operators
Perfect for beginners and experienced hams exploring AllStarLink, Echolink bridging, or remote node projects. Get the best value and performance from proven, community-recommended gear!
👍 Today's video is sponsored by Redodo Batteries. Save 8% off of all products with code HAMRADIO8 at this link - geni.us/WLb2dyz
✅ Links from today's video:
1. kits4hams.com
2. repeater-builder.com/products/usb-rim-lite.html
3. hotspotradios.com/hotspotradio-usb
4. allscan.info/products/#nodes
5. sharkrf.com/products/m1ke
6. node-ventures.com/buy-clearnode
Extras:
dmkeng.myshopify.com/products/urixb-9180b-with-internal-eeprom-only-for-licensed-amateur-radio-operators
masterscommunications.com
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Discover my **top picks for AllStar ham radio devices** in 2025–2026! Whether you're building your first AllStarLink node, looking for budget-friendly full-duplex setups, or wanting plug-and-play reliability, this video breaks down the best hardware options for linking repeaters, simplex nodes, and more on the AllStar network.
In this guide, I cover:
- Popular Raspberry Pi-based solutions like the **SHARI SA818 PiHat** for compact, portable AllStar nodes
- Easy no-solder options with AIOC cables + HTs (Baofeng, Retevis, etc.)
- High-quality USB interfaces (URI101, URI141, AllScan UC120) for clean audio without tying up your main radios
- Emerging favorites like ANF101-M-RT85 modules and SharkRF integrations
- Pros, cons, setup tips, and real-world performance for ham radio operators
Perfect for beginners and experienced hams exploring AllStarLink, Echolink bridging, or remote node projects. Get the best value and performance from proven, community-recommended gear!
👍 Today's video is sponsored by Redodo Batteries. Save 8% off of all products with code HAMRADIO8 at this link - geni.us/WLb2dyz
✅ Links from today's video:
1. kits4hams.com
2. repeater-builder.com/products/usb-rim-lite.html
3. hotspotradios.com/hotspotradio-usb
4. allscan.info/products/#nodes
5. sharkrf.com/products/m1ke
6. node-ventures.com/buy-clearnode
Extras:
dmkeng.myshopify.com/products/urixb-9180b-with-internal-eeprom-only-for-licensed-amateur-radio-operators
masterscommunications.com
★★★Support This Channel and Help Spread the Word about Ham Radio★★★
📸 Email List sign-up - hamradio2.com/email-signup
📸Text Messaging sign-up hamradio2.com/textme
📸Shop Our Sponsors and Coupons: livefromthehamshack.tv/affiliates-and-deals
📸Looking for an HT Antenna Upgrade? signalstuff.com/products/#signalsticks?ref=3200
📸Looking for the BEST Digital Interface for your HF Radio? digirig.net/product/digirig-dr-891/p/1
✅PATREON: patreon.com/c/HamRadio
✅Shop our Products: shop.hamradio2.com
✅Shop our Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0
Commissions can be earned on Affiliate Links
📻 Shop Our Sponsors 📻
R&L Electronics - randl.com
Buy Two Way Radios - geni.us/Dr954X
🧰 Save 20% off of everything at hamradioprep.com with the code JASON20
FlexRadio - flexradio.com
BaofengTech - baofengtech.com/ref/hamradio2
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Mail: 2150 W. Northwest Highway STE114-1163, Grapevine TX 76051
Thanks for watching!
#Hamradio #kc5hwb #allstar
