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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 VHF/UHF 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!
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.
Affordable High Frequency Transceivers
No lie, the number of inexpensive HF rigs has multiplied exponentially over the past several years. Many of the assembled USDX and USDR clones available today started out as kits first designed by DL2MAN and PE1NNZ (and are still available to build at https://dl2man.de/). But if your soldering skills are like mine, you don't mind paying a little extra to avoid the headache. These HF rigs start at less than $200, cover the major amateur radio bands, and transmissions can span the entire globe!
There has never been a better time to get into Amateur (Ham) Radio!Â
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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