The Budget $1,000 Ham Radio Shack

[@d3jake]

I like this "cut out of a stream" format. I also appreciate that your answers were suited to different areas of interest. I also love that your "starter" suggestions didn't include the 7300. Granted it, alone, is more than $1000, but it grinds my gears when folks suggest it for beginners. I started on an FT450D (still my main rig), and love it. And it's much cheaper.

[@larrywieberdink8379]

Extremely helpful for a new guy!!!

[@Paintbl99]

Just passed my technician exam last Saturday. Thanks for all the helpful vids!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Congrats!!!

[@ChedCuaresma]

I love this format. Please release more videos like this.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I do them once a week! 👍

[@leeharrell67]

You should continue this series with "The $2,000 Ham Shack", "The $3,000 Ham Shack", etc., etc.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Hah!! I like that idea!!

[@dylanlockler1039]

"the 50,000 ham shack"

[@southjersey10]

The Why my wife left me shack!

[@mikengeerockstarkaraokedj8474]

@@southjersey10 or the why I now live in my ham shack

[@RogerBravo12]

Or the used shack 😁

[@LavxaGames]

Thank you for this! Very neat. It’s so hard to pick what’s next from a handheld

[@LavxaGames]

Are scanners worth the investment for airband. Or just listening

[@tonyrowland7065]

well for one i enjoy the whole vid. i work fri swing shift and use this for a wake up with first coffee sat am. Please dont change..

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I appreciate that! I left the unedited stream up for those that like the full length streams.

[@Charlie-Bee]

So much to learn. I passed my tec and general on Saturday. Waiting for my FCC email. I have no idea where to start so here I am.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Congrats! Check out my playlist “Are you new to ham radio? Start here!”

[@Charlie-Bee]

@@HamRadioCrashCoursethanks! I've been watching your videos for over a year now. Ever since I paid for my GMRS license.

[@davidsradioroom9678]

I liked this video very much! This is very good for a beginner or a newer ham. As for suggestions for improvement, I would go with a simpler background behind you. It would put you more in focus. The person who downvoted you has no reason to do so.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@davidsradioroom9678]

I like the standalone video, too!

[@southjersey10]

I’ve finally settled on a version of the HF $1,000 shack; interested in voice only, not contesting, being portable on my property and I like to listen: Astron 35a power supply (already have) Alinco SR8T $480 Super Antenna MP1 DX80 $299 LMR 400, 100 ft $90 NanoVNA Analyzer $55 Comet CTC window jumper $55 Add in some tax and P/H and I’m at $1,000. Once I get experience then I can upgrade. Mark

[@adventuresincampingwithcar8622]

Concerning the crimper. I picked up a Harbor freight standard crimper, on sale for 10.00. Then ordered a set of Kline jaws for Andersen power pole, for about 16.00. They fit perfectly, and for about the same price I have a tool that does both.

[@drewhodge3820]

I got myself a 450D used for £400 and a new End Fed long wire £45. Then a basic SDR for £13 and an Panoramic Adapter Tap (PAT70M) Board £20 plus a cable assemble £12. Second hand 25amp power supply £10 and Auto antenna tuner £80. Total £580. Picked up a box full of radios and CB for £45 which included a nice old VHF rig and a 2m dipole for £40. and 2x Baofeng UV-5r £23. Plus loads of coax £40 All in Total Price £728. So shopping around it can be done under $1000.

[@billfong7861]

HRO is great. They guys there are friendly, helpful and informative. You also get to try out the stuff they have in the store before buying.

[@ekbanjosworld4926]

Have to say I enjoyed this show ! I'm designing my shack around emergency comms, SOTA/POTA and QRP. At the present, I'm more interested in building antennas. I want to also have portable QRO rig that doubles as my first home base station. Want VHF/UHF portable units in cars, one in garage and a home base unit. I want to include local scanners/CB/GRMS/and a very good SW listening setup with dedicated antenna. I buy nearly every piece of equipment used. Have had good luck so far. I save a lot of money that way. My ultimate goal is to actually set up a repeater station running everything on solar/ off grid ! Excellent show ! But $1000 is hard to work with. Now you need to get a show together showing how to test used equipment in the field or at the swap meet or ham fest !

[@aberg12012]

Thanks! From [to be assigned soon...] :) Really appreciate all these (old!) videos. So helpful getting started as someone who just passed both the tech and gen exam simply by cramming... it's a big mind blowing how much there is to learn now that I've passed the test before hitting "BUY!!" on items.

[@mikengeerockstarkaraokedj8474]

Loved the video. I got lucky with some in my shack. I had a coworkers family member sell me some when her father passed. A Icom 2 meter that I sold for $100, a ic271a, a ic765, and a kdk 2 meter. For all of those four radios for $700

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Very cool.

[@mikengeerockstarkaraokedj8474]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse still have to upgrade so I can use the hf rig but that is to come.

[@3v068]

I came here from the Modern Rogue since I'm an Austinite and I enjoy their content. Been wanting to get a whole ENTIRE shack just for fun! I really want to get into this and talk to other people. Ive gotten a nice little radio and a power supply but I want a shack whenever I do get my license so I can use everything I have lol.

[@austincarroll8294]

That was an awesome video. It took me forever to get through it because I had to pause it to look up the items. 😂 Great content as always!

[@AlvinMcManus]

ditto

[@vynpopplewell6099]

A grand is a nice target for the first shack, gives you enough to get started and see where you want to go. Also great pod cast

[@bytor55110]

Just starting to "cut my teeth" in amateur radio studying for my technical license, and I love the information here. My goals are to simply make contacts with others (I know a few people from my Scout troop and a couple of folks I know through church who are also hams), and then I'd like to explore storm spotting and relaying weather information through our local Skywarn network.

[@steveenter553]

Really like live feeds but at times need these focused feeds. Just got both technician and general today. Now just waiting for fcc post so have time to plan and this video perfect. Thnx

[@flinfaraday1821]

Very nice. A boat load of money in my country! ;D

[@johnnemeth6913]

I live in an apartment so there is very little I can do. I put a dual band 1/4 wave antenna on my balcony. I currently feed it with 5W HTs (I have a 10W HT on the way). So far, no complaints even though I'm on the second floor so the antenna is quite visible. It works reasonably well but isn't great being about 10' off the ground on the corner of a four story building facing water side instead of towards the city.

[@Prepologyblog]

Love my Yaesu FTM-400XDR as my base right now, New Mexico Megalink is awesome and covers the entire state.

[@aliciascience]

I rarely get the chance to catch the live stream. It is great to have the main part of the livestream released on its own. Also, right now I have a DMR only shack. My next goal is to expand to D-Star.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks for watching!

[@disasterduck13]

Thanks for the video

[@sgtbrinny8982]

I have a simple shack. For analog VHF/UHF Btech 25X2 for $114 and my DMR setup is DVMEGA (Gigaparts) $239 with a MD 380 $89 for analog radio I use a Diamond X50A $95 Total of $537. Add about another $100 for Coax. $637 with Coax.

[@novanet]

Since we are almost 4 years into the future of this list , how valid are the options still? I really love this list as someone new to radio , im studying for my basic and harec license right now ( Belgium ). Since 2019 a lot of things have changed , covid happened , electronics shortages , new radios , inflation , ....

[@WolfQuantum]

Just got my General ticket. Now time to try and figure out how to get on HF on a VHF budget. ;) I ran our VHF net several times on a TYT TH-UV88 with speaker mic many times. Only recently got a Yaesu FT-2900R mobile (bought on QRZ) and put it on a very inexpensive, but fully usable 30 Watt peak/25 Watt continuous PS. I run that into a Tram discone multi-band antenna. I think my HF goal for now is a Xiegu G90 and maye a dipole or even a longwire. I just want to reach out of Texas for now. I don't need to hit Europe, China, or Brazil. Nice, but not necessary. The wife selling your radio gear for what you paid for them is like the gun guys who say the same thing. LOL.

[@johnmine5609]

ubitx v6 kit $209 gigaparts

[@WolfQuantum]

Since then I got a MARS modded Icom 706 MkII in a great trade while waiting on a G90 to come in. The 706 has seen some field days. The G90 was tested once and boxed back up and still there. Like many. More radios than I need or can uses. Lol.

[@thedwighty]

Another great video.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you!

[@andykrew336]

Finally! Somebody who understands my contempt for the FT-857(D)! The design is old enough to get a driver's license, it was always kind of a crappier "Me too!" to the Icom 706MKiiG, which got discontinued 10 years ago.

[@CaroleMinxBlanton]

@Hoshnasi that's what I've figured for my first u/VHF radio room. If Spawny can do it in CA$ i know i can from here on the USA. I've actually process it all out. And yup going with the FT8900R. Going for quality. Think I'll save the lmn coax for the hf rig. So basically, just a UHF VHF radio room i can do in 1k USD. I've gotta a kiddo a help raised that's a great welder and plan on getting him in on helping with the antenna mount. Maybe I'll get him in on ham too. My son and him used to amp up thiet CBs to unreal power shhh lol.

[@RogerBravo12]

I like digital and fm/ssb on hf and vhf. Here in sweden you could buy a g90 (5600sek), a handie-talkie (~1000sek) and a portable antenna (hf-p1, almost like mp-1 1500sek) for about 8100 sek total. Its about 980dollars with todays value (8,27sek/1us$) maybe you can squizze in the ce-19 for about 400sek (49$). All prices are local here in sweden and can be buyed att Limmared webshop.

[@chuckleskie]

For a thousand dollars you could buy an FT-857 which covers most ham bands. Still have enough money left for a power supply. With a large roll of house wire you can make up your own antennas.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Except, there are better radios out there now for less money.

[@chuckleskie]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse well that is only one option. I mentioned it because of the wide coverage it has. I own an Ft- 891 which cost me 600 dollars new. That would leave you enough for a dual band HT or mobile like an FTM100 or whatever suits you to cover vhf uhf. But there are many options. When I first started out all my gear was bought used from ham swaps.

[@mumi009]

I started out with an ICOM IC-7200, a Baofeng UV5R, a (cheap) power supply and an MFJ autotuner. I built my own random wire antenna. All totaled, a about 1500 bucks. Did you mention you have to buy things like coax, connectors, maybe a soldering iron and some other small tools? There are also costs (mileage will vary) for building and supporting the antenna. Also, you may have to placate neighbors whose electronics are affected by RFI, or your radio may be affected by their RFI. That costs some money to alleviate, too. After a short time, the costs do begin to mount up. Still, compared to other hobbies like boating, hunting, tennis or even golf, the cost of entry into amateur radio is tolerable, especially for the XYL. On that last note, the XYL is also a determining factor on he kind and cost of your antenna(s).

[@aberg12012]

Also - what REALLY got me into HAM is... the hardware! I'm not sure why, but my lord... I love me some new hardware. Doesn't matter what it is. If it's electronic, has buttons and dials... I am SOLD!!! lol

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Haha. Me too!

[@aberg12012]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Do we also share our love of SMELLING new electronics? Since I was about 12 I became obsessed w/ the smell of new audio/computer equipment and is a thing that has followed me into my 40's. Every time I upgrade the computer, or anything... that smell... instant dopamine. lol

[@spearspearspear]

AJ 😳 you sniff?

[@ChaplainDaveSparks]

I used to own a Yaesu FT-857. Not a bad radio, except that the _"non-D"_ version didn't cover the 60 meter band. *73 de AF6AS*

[@bendeleted9155]

Resellers often show up BEFORE the yard sale starts so they will get any radios there if listed in an ad.

[@webcaster]

Great video. Interesting on the last- Yeasu 857. Scratched off my list

[@walty28msn]

great video,73 from brasil !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you!

[@k1tig]

Here's essentially my APRS shack. Still wiggle room for that recorder you suggested, that I'll be looking to pick up myself. APRS For VHF/UHF duplex TM-V71a -$346 Mobilelinkd TNC 2.2 - $64.95 Table - $180 (or $0 with Android Phone) Arrow antenna - $150 Total $590.95 - $740.95 Cheers & 73 KC1JXQ

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Pretty nice. Do you work the ISS with that?

[@k1tig]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse I have not. But looking to take advantage of the SSTV event Feb 8-10.

[@Lkeyhacle1465]

Great videos 👍

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks!

[@Anvilshock]

Distillation of stream to video always appreciated. Less chitchat, more noteworthy info over time. Could be a lot more concentrated, still. I don't care about someone's just having gotten their license and other trivia, most especially not superchat or equivalent where people effectively purchase online presence through your feeling compelled to call out their messages. Video is called Budget $1,000 Ham Radio Shack, so that's what I'd expect to learn, and nothing more. Poor audio level matching, though. If the little green bar in Windows volume mixer (or fruit-based fashion accessory equivalent) is barely twitching above zero even with everything cranked to 100 %, you're too quiet, simple as that.

[@brecklietz1587]

Wierd, I just got into ham a little more than a year ago...my setup, used 450d $350, Baofeng, $32, Ftm 3200dr $145, offset dipole $45, and just recently added a Nooelec sdr....looks like I doing ok with my choices.

[@johnjosephreed]

This was great - thank you!

[@IraQNid]

At 27:25 you're talking about methods to record the audio from the radios. Why not use a pocket recorder with either USB out or Memory card to record that audio? You feed using a 3.5mm (typically stereo) headphones jack right into the recorder, you can usually set the sound quality, it makes it easy to navigate between recordings as each file is assigned a file number and full date/time stamp, and can be organized by about 5 folders. The second option is to record using your laptop, desktop, tower PC. These offer way more storage and superior filing and audio capabilities. You already have a computer so why spend more money on a dedicated one? Use Audacity or other powerful free audio mixing and editing software for your recorded conversations. I'm a newbie to this topic. I'm going through your reviews to learn about this topic. But I was wondering how a fractal antenna can be deployed for base, mobile, handy-talky, walky talky transceivers? Are the walky talky transceivers more like the backpack variety of WW2 and Vietnam era models? Or does such a model exist?

[@MrButterpantz]

Excellent thank you

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrButterpantz]

Ham Radio Crash Course Josh the problem is you are as verbose as the Micro Machines guy at a methamphetamine convention and have a staggering amount of content all about an hour long. I now have 50 hours of ham vids to watch. Work might not be happy but oh well. *happily drinking from a firehose....

[@eduardogarciamontesdeoca5935]

It’s pretty easy to spend a lot more than $1000 dollars, maybe under 2000 to get a decent shack. But it requires a lot of study, because if we think about buy everything for the shack instead build it, it will be insanely expensive

[@stephens1950]

Wires-X just works! HRI-200 only required for dedicated operation.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

If you run a radio in pdn mode or HRI mode you still need a computer to make it work.

[@jay_kun]

You know it's an expensive hobby when a budget setup is $1k

[@woodrowcall3158]

Everything Why did this pop up in my notifications?

[@tjlovesrachel]

Sketch Raccoon ehhhhh.... I know a grand isn’t anything to scoff at... but... with all things considered... to have a “lifelong” hobby... that’s nothing... mean there really are no consumables... so choose wisely and buy once cry once for a simple set up

[@woodrowcall3158]

tjlovesrachel What is going on here?

[@kiskiller3]

cheaper than car stuff,.. by alot.

[@tjlovesrachel]

Woodrow Call idk ... what do you mean?

[@hcy0]

I use a affordable manual tuner (MFJ-971) - this matches almost anything.

[@spearspearspear]

Thank you because that is EXACTLY what I was looking for!

[@lpark8]

Very helpful thank you! 😎🙏

[@richarde735]

if I had just gone for the better rig that I wanted initially, I would not have wasted all that money on my climb up to my top rig that I ended up buying anyway. Used “Mint” equipment, usually isn’t Mint! Invest in a good antenna analyzer and build your own antenna! Learn how they work and using your analyzer, tune the antenna for where you want to operate and maximize your output. I am not a fan of the junk collection some Hams have. if I am no longer using a piece of equipment, it goes up for sale and it’s outta here! you won’t see me schlepping it to the next HamFest in hopes of getting five bucks for it.

[@Lkeyhacle1465]

Man i really wish I had friends into this stuff lol

[@chunkylover54]

I think the kenwood d710ga is a better radio for a aprs shack. it digipeats on its own without having to hook it up to a computer or anything.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

What’s the interface to pc like?

[@grungeking2]

I so interesting in Hams radio. I from NYC where to get tested or license

[@TheBluntNinja]

Pretty sure you can take the test on demand through HRCC. Check the website!

[@DD-gd3fr]

Thank you info good as always I am new to Ham and learning

[@ADVJason]

I know this is an old video but I happened upon a deal kind of like the yard sale thing, I had bought a camp stove from a guy probably a year or so ago. Never met him he just had the stove outside. for me...actually he may have given it to me. Anyway I saw a yard sale type post and recognized his house. I was driving by a few days later and decided to swing in and check on him...Sadly he had passed away. He was quite the collector of stuff and his daughter was trying to get rid of it all. So she said I could go into the house and look. Quickly I found and old Heath HF radio and power supply. Not having an HF radio I picked it up and a few other things and kept looking around...the place was packed with stuff. Radio (CB and HAM) and TV and a bunch of other stuff. Anyway I told her I would take the stuff I had and we made a deal for a couple hundred dollars. She asked me if I had seen another one in the garage...I hadn't. Long story short I ended up with tote after tote filled with radio gear. I have maybe 10 2 meter radios. A bunch of power supplies, antennas of all sorts. Two more HF radios (Ic-707s) A GAP Titan antenna a couple other antennas and a ton of parts and pieces. She saved everything radio related for me. She said she would have had to toss it if not. While the HF radios are old they all seem to work. The worst looking one (and IC-707) I have actually made my first contacts on 40 meters with. I still want a IC-7300 but for now I am learning a ton setting up a shack finally. Once I go through some of these radios (specifically all the CB and 2 meter stuff) I will probably be able to make back most of my money I would guess. Not sure what I will do with all those radios otherwise.... maybe a HRCC FB giveaway for a newbie or something...hmmm As always thanks for the great videos...been around since early on when the FB and discord was new and before... been busy though so I have been doing much with the radios...but now I have new stuff to play with...lol

[@joerogers4227]

One fcc commissioner who was a ham, a Mr. Hollingsworth commented that if he died people would get a bargain as she believed what he told her. That no matter what the equipment cost is was $200.

[@Red_Proton]

Thanks, I learned a lot. Is there a vocabulary list for all the acronyms, nomenclatures, and other terms you use? I'm a newb.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Yeah Google mainly. There are lists out there. Sorry about that.

[@Red_Proton]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse No, don't apologize. It's a great way for me to learn. I already Googled some of the terms. I thought maybe you might have a video on it. Thanks for all of your videos.

[@robertoellison348]

NI HAO JOSH, THE HD-1 IS PRONOUNCED LIKE I-LUNCE,, THE AI IN CHINESE IS PRONOUNCED LIKE I AND THE WORD FOR LOVE,, TO SAY I LOVE YOU IS WO AI NI..SO I HOPE THIS HELPS .. FROM N3NDX..73.. 07-19-2019-12:42 A.M. EST.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Very nice, thanks for the tip!

[@jeremykelley4990]

way better format

[@johnratcliffe6438]

At the very start of the upload, no idea what the kit is yet, but I hope it's an IC7300 and an EFHW :)

[@cw2gtc]

Hi Josh, I realize this post is 4 YRS old. But, its still relevant, of course. Radios of 4 yrs ago are still sendy/heary now. At least they should be… Alright, here’s my question. My dilemma. New hamster here. What’s different now from 4 YRS ago, is that we’re right on the cusp of falling into World War III. That being the case, I foresee our supply of radios, and basically every component and nick-nack piece of hamsterology will immediately dry up and become buku spendy, the moment America formally goes hot and deep into this foolishness. Alright- talk to me about the radio I should buy, and the kind of antenna I can inexpensively stick up on the roof. Finally, can you describe the minimal wattage you recommend, snd what kind of resistance to expect per foot of coax used. Thank you!

[@ralphpercy4846]

I have a 50 dollar ham shack.. in my room and a Kenwood.. beat that

[@applejacks971]

*Boafeng has entered the chat*

[@piracula7131]

What is a good bench power supply for a Icom 7000 with a Buddipole Mini? Trying to get to my first setup past the Baofeng and bought a Icom 7000 at a Hamfest 4 years ago for a steal. Never got around to setting it up and getting back into the hobby and can use some help!

[@mikethees6434]

Good video 73 KD2RVW

[@nathanlief]

For a new ham good information, I don't mind the live stream part. Gives me time to look up items, save in wish list etc... What is a good alternative to the Yaesu FT-818? I am wanting something mobile with at least 10-25 watts, battery would be great but do not mind having to bring an external battery. I am wanting something for a go bag.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@nathanlief]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Any good alternatives to the Yaesu FT-818 with 25 watts?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

FT-818 is only 6w I believe. If you looking for 25w or more in something portable you're basically looking for a Yaesu FT-891. There aren't alot of radios that have a small footprint in that power output.

[@soupdragon12345]

What’s a signal stick ?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

It’s an antenna for handhelds.

[@daveschwarz5279]

Most ham radios keep there price... l can’t think of any other electronic equipment that is worth a dime after a few years.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Good point.

[@BertShackleford]

NOD's - (Night Optical/Observation Device). Stay classy my friends.

[@JustAnOldMan]

First thing you need is a well built "shack" ample power ran to it, perhaps some security on it, OK there's $5000.00, now lets get to the equipment

[@oz1jux]

1000$ is gone easy when have to buy radio gear for the schack. I saw a guy how will sell 2 Yaesu FT-847 for under 1000$. But they have some bucks. Send to the right guy here can Fix them for under 200$ an the was one antenna tuner with them also an some other gears.

[@bruehlt]

You never mention Kenwood. Kenwood has some of the best radios out there, and they offer the Kenwood TS-480SAT, which has an internal tuner and runs about $789 right now. I realize you aren't into Kenwood, but they're worth a mention.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I mentioned lots of Kenwoods. I own a D72a, love it. I didn’t know about the 480sat. I’ll check it out. Cheers! 🤙

[@nadaninadie6234]

Isn't it discontinued and no longer available new?

[@averagejoe8213]

how does the Alinco DX- SR8T match up in the HF world? I've been thinking about picking one up.

[@richardwasielewski2369]

Antenna tuners do not tune the antenna

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Yes. We all know this.

[@jimcusey2784]

what about the Icom 7300????

[@m.d.bishop1244]

It really does feel like the hobby is for rich old guys.. but I like it..

[@Martinroadsguy]

I'd love to have an 857 but it seems like such a rip off at the price. $800+ for the radio and then all the other stuff you might want or need like tuners, usb interface, filters. That stuff should be included and priced at $2-300 less. Pretty much 20 year old technology here. It's obscene how much hf gear costs.

[@tjlovesrachel]

Lang have you looked at a 991-a?

[@Martinroadsguy]

@@tjlovesrachel I have and while it's much more expensive, I think it's slightly more reasonable being a much more capable radio, but still really overpriced. It seems super obvious to me that the prices are arbitrary and not connected to production costs at all. If a Chinese manufacturer like Xiegu can sell radios with the features they have for under $450, why can't Icom and Yaesu put out anything for less than $600. Is an IC-705 really more than 3 times the radio that a G90 is?

[@tjlovesrachel]

@@Martinroadsguy I can totally agree with you on that pricing... but maybe it has to do with brand name, factory support, parts,and reputation... but that’s my best guess... and have you gotten a radio yet? If so what did you buy... bc I bought my 991-a about when I commented last and she’s been great to me

[@Martinroadsguy]

@@tjlovesrachel I don't have an HF rig yet, no. I'm leaning towards getting either a Xiegu G90, or an Icom IC-7100 when I can get the money together. I passed the tech and general and was one question short of the extra almost 4 years ago, but I live in a small apartment and it's been hard for me to justify the expense with the compromised set up I'd have to deal with. If I could have any radio I wanted, the FT-991A or even the FTDX10 would be at the top of my list. I've wanted to get a QRLABS QSX for a long time, but I've given up on waiting for that to come out.

[@Motherforker-c2o]

u can go cheaper if u get some second hand bits

[@kg7yts187]

Ic-7100 is all you need

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I’m going to spend more time with the 7100 when I next visit HRO. I like the looks of it.

[@modex20]

nightmare eyes

[@applejacks971]

I don't understand why a recorder is used/needed for working satellites? Can someone please explain? Thx!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

So you can go back and log the callsign.

[@applejacks971]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Roger that! I found and watched your 'satellite' video and heard you mention that in there. I forgot to come back and delete my comment. Thanks!!

[@dustyrhodes1655]

HRI-200 isnt needed anymore if you dont care about having your own room.

[@maytronix7201]

You do realize that $1k to us new guys is intimidating as H.E. double hockey sticks...almost scared me off

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I recommend you buy used and make your own antennas then. $1,000 is a modest sum for a whole shack to be fair.

[@maytronix7201]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse yea... pretty sure I cant afford this hobby. Thanks

[@thedwighty]

Save 20 or 50 a month for a while and you can get there

[@johnnemeth6913]

I have a 70cm keychain radio. Unfortunately I have no idea where it is at the moment. I fear it may have fell out of my pocket.

[@patmb2011]

u asked for "how to improve" suggestions? would be nice if u would stop constantly slurping beverages

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I'll never drink anything again.

[@patmb2011]

thats hilarious :) and i was jst kidding of course. enjoyed the program... must be hard to talk for 45 min without wetting the whistle!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

You got that right!

[@barntt]

($$$$$) Hobby! Go Fishing instead! LMAO!

[@ededison9404]

I did much better than him dentron mt 3000 tuner $150, dentron MLA 2500 amp $500 , IC 751 $200, 560 ft loop homemade ladder line $150 and to top it off an IC 7300 for tower work. Ki4ytv

[@HelloNotMe9999]

Stop recommending the Hakko soldering irons. I realize this is an old stream, but the TS100 or TS80 are far better, cheaper, and portable (since the can run off a battery pack or USB-C, respectively).

[@500VulcanRider]

Yeah this is NOT a cheap hobby

[@redforrori]

Stupid question probably...if you get your amateur radio license, will you understand this video? I'm so lost...

[@530eman]

$1000 is a “budget” radio...😲

[@kg7yts187]

For HF yes. VHF and UHF can be had for way cheaper.

[@tjlovesrachel]

Eric Child find a yaesu ft-991-a... and you can have all 3 and then some for about a grand

[@KREllis-vr1ix]

You can get decent new HF radios for 600USD or less.

[@memyname1771]

A little bit expensive? This is ridiculous listening to all the extraneous comments while trying to hear information relating to the title. If you are going to talk about a budget ham shack, talk to all the other people before or after. That's enough, I'm up to seven and a half minutes and can't take any more!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Sounds like the live format video are not for you. Cheers.

[@andyk7565]

I just can’t get past all the rambling… and you start out saying that the title is a lie… why would anyone even bother with the tedium!

[@edbooth9439]

I'm at 3minutes and you haven't said anything yet. It's 2020 and our Zoom patience is really thin and to the point, so what I might have endured to get to what you have to say is totally lost with your intro of quips...sorry. Welcome to 2021 soon. Since I am Am Extra , maybe I'm being too hard on you since beginners are more apt to listen to to storytelling mode model of teaching :(

[@aslanbasayev7427]

While I think that your videos might be very helpful and informative, there’s too much nonsense going on. It would be much easier to follow if there wasn’t all the going back and forth. Do the video on the topic at hand and leave out all the rest. I’ve tried watching a lot of the but can’t get through them. Kind of like ADHD. Here’s my video on, oh look, butterfly, etc

[@alexpaiz1999]

You waste to much time on nothing

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Then it’s not for you. There are other humans that like the live show format.

[@alexpaiz1999]

Fair enough For me this was way to much clutter on your screen Your title is what caught my interest and I am sure for others also. Keep it simple and not so long drawn out. Thank you for your reply

[@johnmine5609]

sBITX v6 80-10 METER Gigaparts $209

[@everetthooker4975]

I’m studying for the test now but my test site is closed till after may

[@tradedate]

Same for me Good luck to you!

[@kkristopher7413]

Looks like a cb radio is the next step