Top Raspberry Pi Kits & Accessories for Ham Radio Projects
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Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
raspberrypi.comThis is often the brain of your ham radio setup! With its improved processing power and versatile I/O, the Raspberry Pi 4 is fantastic for running everything from SDR applications to digital mode interfaces. - 2
RTL-SDR V4 Dongle
sparkfun.comFor anyone getting into Software Defined Radio (SDR) with a Pi, an RTL-SDR dongle is a must-have. The V4 offers improved HF reception and filtering, making it an excellent budget-friendly receiver for a wide range of frequencies. - 3
MMDVM Hotspot Kit (e.g., SainSmart, Radioddity RHS-H1)
radioddity.comWant to connect to digital voice modes like DMR, D-STAR, or P25 from home without a local repeater? An MMDVM hotspot, often built around a Raspberry Pi Zero W, is your portable gateway to worldwide communication. - 4
Official Raspberry Pi 15W USB-C Power Supply
amazon.comA stable power supply is crucial for your Raspberry Pi, especially when running power-hungry accessories. The official 5.1V 3A USB-C supply ensures your Pi 4 or 5 gets the juice it needs to avoid undervoltage issues. - 5
Argon ONE Raspberry Pi 4 Case
argon40.comKeeping your Raspberry Pi cool is vital for long-term reliability, especially in a busy shack. The Argon ONE case provides excellent passive cooling and organizes all your ports to the rear, which is super neat. - 6
DRAWS Hat (from NW Digital Radio)
wuwt.myshopify.comThe DRAWS Hat is a fantastic all-in-one solution for packet radio, APRS, and other digital modes. It integrates a sound chip, GPS with PPS, and a 12VDC power circuit onto a single Raspberry Pi HAT. - 7
SHARI PiHat (for AllstarLink)
amazon.comIf you're looking to build an AllstarLink node, the SHARI PiHat is purpose-built for the task. It integrates a NiceRF SA818 embedded radio module, making it a compact and effective Allstar solution. - 8
7-inch Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Display
raspberrypi.comA touchscreen display can turn your Raspberry Pi into a powerful and interactive control panel for SDR software, a HamClock, or an APRS map, making your ham radio operations much more intuitive. - 9
USB Audio Adapter (CM108-based)
amazon.comFor running software TNCs like Direwolf for APRS or other digital modes, a reliable USB audio adapter is essential. These act as the interface between your radio and the Pi, handling audio in and out. - 10
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
raspberrypi.comFor ultra-portable projects, especially digital hotspots or low-power APRS trackers, the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is an excellent choice. It offers decent power in a tiny form factor. - 11
digiPi HAT
elekitsorparts.comThe digiPi HAT is designed to simplify setting up digital modes like FT8, FT4, or APRS remotely with a Raspberry Pi 4 or 5. It even includes onboard sensors and a footprint for LoRa modules for advanced projects. - 12
RF.Guru PowerPole Power Supply HAT
shop.rf.guruIntegrating your Raspberry Pi into a 12V ham radio shack environment is easy with a PowerPole HAT. This accessory ensures reliable 5V power from your existing station's 12-24V supply, perfect for field use. - 13
Veritium HFClock
veritiumresearch.comA dedicated HamClock, often powered by a Raspberry Pi, is incredibly useful for any shack. The Veritium HFClock displays critical information like propagation, solar flux, and satellite tracking on a touchscreen.
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