Ham radio vs Robotics
Ham radio and robotics 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 | Ham radio | Robotics |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 4 hours 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 | Lively |
| To start | $150 | $100 |
Choose ham radio if
- More about following a method
- More about collecting
- More about the doing than the result
About $150 to start, then about $5 a month.
Choose robotics if
- More creative
- Less 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
- Robotics: Single-Board Computer, Robotics Starter Kit, Multimeter Full cost breakdown