Ham radio vs Mechanical keyboards
Ham radio and mechanical keyboards have 89% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Ham radio | Mechanical keyboards |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 1 hour a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $150 | $100 |
Choose ham radio if
- More social
- Less about collecting
- More about the doing than the result
About $150 to start, then about $5 a month.
Choose mechanical keyboards if
- Easier to do alone
- More about collecting
- More to show at the end
About $100 to start, then about $20 a month.
What you'll need
- Ham radio: SWR Meter / Antenna Analyzer, Ham Radio, Licence exam Full cost breakdown
- Mechanical keyboards: Mechanical Keyboard Kit, Keyboard Switches, Keycaps, Screwdriver Set Full cost breakdown