Fike Custom Equipment
Custom Gear for People on the GO!
Custom Gear Proudly Designed and Built for Communications, Auto, and Beyond.
Providing custom solutions for people who do more. From amateur radio gear and car-show equipment to household tools and field-ready gear, Fike Custom Equipment designs practical, rugged solutions for your real-world needs.
Proudly designed, engineered, and assembled in Santa Cruz, CA, USA using domestic and foreign parts.
Proud Radio Volunteers
Supporting Santa Cruz County through charity events and reliable communication in times of need.
Here is our YouTube Channel showing what we do, and some cool antenna building videos by Neil KN6JOI https://www.youtube.com/@amateurradioemergencycommu8652/videos
Amateur Radio Emergency Services
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
Also known as ARES, we’re licensed ham radio operators who volunteer on both a county and national level. When disasters strike and normal communications fail, ARES provides reliable backup radio links to support public safety, relief agencies, and our communities.
Community Emergency Response Team
Also on a county and national level, CERT volunteers train with local emergency services to support disaster response. From first aid to search and rescue, CERT members work alongside professionals to keep communities safe when every hand is needed.
Meet the Team
At Fike Custom Equipment, we design and build gear we actually use ourselves. Our products grow out of real deployments with ARES, CERT, and ham radio events in the field. Alongside building, we share knowledge and encourage others to learn and experiment.
Bob KO6XX — Founder, Designer & Engineer
Brings decades of experience in ham radio, emergency comms, and electronics design.
Kathi KE6VTY — Co-Founder, Sales & Support
Ensures customers are cared for with the same dedication shown in the field.
Dan N6RJX — Business Associate, Electronics & Audio Engineer
Contributes technical expertise in electronics, audio, and product testing.
Product Testing & Design Team
Local hams and friends who put our prototypes through their paces before they ever reach your go-bag.