[4Runner]

Talk about an expensive hobby, ham radio is it. Everyone I listened to while monitoring the 10 meter band (I think that’s what it was) had a considerably large net worth. And it cost me some bucks just to set up the receiver/antenna arrangement I had at the time.

[bigbob]

Welp, now you can hear everything from 10 meters to over 1 gig for $10 and the computer you’re typing on. How’s that grab ya?

Moores Law.

[tbw2]

Free and cheap ham radio projects list by WA5VJB
http://www.wa5vjb.com/references.html

[Mark17]

Talk about an expensive hobby, ham radio is it.

It can be, but when I was on the air, I chose to do HF and 2 meters/440 only. Otherwise it probably would get too expensive. 😀

[The_Media_never_lie]

Talk about an expensive hobby, ham radio is it. Everyone I listened to while monitoring the 10 meter band (I think that’s what it was) had a considerably large net worth. And it cost me some bucks just to set up the receiver/antenna arrangement I had at the time.

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Yes, ham radio can be very expensive if the ham wants the latest/greatest. However, it can be entered very economically. However, used gear in good condition goes on the market all the time for a fraction of the original cost.

[freebird5850]

Yes, it can be expensive. One thing I have learned after being an active ham for 33+ years is if you buy cheap, you’ll have to buy twice. On the other hand there is upgrading. I have a great radio now but comes the day when another will be produced that has newer features that will ultimately drive me to buy again.