Electronics & Arduino vs Ham radio
Electronics & Arduino and ham radio have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Electronics & Arduino | Ham radio |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 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 | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $50 | $150 |
Choose electronics & Arduino if
- Cheaper to start
- Easier to do alone
- More creative
About $50 to start, then about $15 a month.
Choose ham radio if
- Costs more to start
- More social
- More about following a method
About $150 to start, then about $5 a month.
What you'll need
- Electronics & Arduino: About $50 to start, then about $15 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Ham radio: SWR Meter / Antenna Analyzer, Ham Radio, Licence exam Full cost breakdown