Coding side projects vs Ham radio
Coding side projects and ham radio have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Coding side projects | Ham radio |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Calm |
| To start | Free | $150 |
Choose coding side projects if
- Cheaper to start
- More to show at the end
- Less hands-on
Free to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose ham radio if
- Costs more to start
- More about the doing than the result
- More hands-on
About $150 to start, then about $5 a month.
What you'll need
- Coding side projects: Free tools Full cost breakdown
- Ham radio: SWR Meter / Antenna Analyzer, Ham Radio, Licence exam Full cost breakdown