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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.
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 link at the bottom of this page to get your Technician License and operating on the cheap!
If you have your General license and are trying to get on the global HF bands without spending a ton of money, this easy setup cost me far less than most would think. QRP setups like the USDR+ are inexpensive, easy to set up, lightweight and...
My first VHF/UHF handheld was the old 5-watt UV5R. It was the entry radio for technician-class operators at the time. This radio is a definite improvement with AM aircraft control receive, preset NOAA weather stations, and...
I ordered two of these radios a few weeks ago, and have to say I am impressed! The radio is larger than most Baofeng transceivers, comes with a screw-in battery, and a stock antenna that would impress most hams...
I have to admit, I'm rather impressed with the new Baofeng K6 model. It's priced similar to the classic UV5R, but does so much more. The firmware allows for alphanumeric programming straight through the faceplate...
No lie here - this model was my first radio. One could almost say it's obsolete considering the new radios out there, but I went ahead and bought two more out of nostalgia. They're small, they're cheap, but they last. And why not?
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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