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budget hams Welcome!
budget hams Welcome!
Amateur Radio is a fascinating hobby. It opens doors of communication most people didn't even know existed. That being said, it can be a confusing (and expensive!) hobby to get into. Equipment can easily run into the thousands. But it doesn't have to be that way, and you don't have to bang your head and waste a boat-ton of money like I did just to get on the airwaves. A handheld ham radio costs as little as $15, and a global HF radio can be purchased for less than $200!
I put this site together as both a guide and review page of sorts to help hams new and old enjoy the hobby without breaking the bank. I'll continue to add more affordable radios and equipment as I review them!
If you're new, and looking into Ham Radio for the first time, check out the New Hams section to get your Technician License and operating on the cheap!
UHF / VHF On The Cheap
It's never been a better time to get into the ham radio hobby. The cost of equipment has come down dramatically, and a huge range of affordable options has appeared. Which radio is right for you? Have a look at our reviews of affordable handheld transceivers and decide for yourself what power you need, what options you like, and what fits your budget.
HF On The Cheap
The USDR+ 8-band QRP transceiver is probably the best bargain out there. It covers 80 through 10 meters, outputs up to 10 watts of power, and has an internal battery. SSB voice modes are strong enough to make contacts overseas with consistently good signal reports, and the CW features...
Priced just slightly higher than most USDX clones, the Xiegu G106 is a great starter QRP transceiver. Build quality is excellent and even with a 5-watt rating DXing is amazingly easy on SSB voice. Receive sensitivity is excellent, and it's ability to handle CW and data modes is well documented online.
Study Guides
There has never been a better time to get into Amateur (Ham) Radio!
Equipment becomes more and more affordable each year, and decent study guides cost far less than you'd think -- even free! One hour of study each day can have you licensed and operating in just a few weeks!
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