Budget Ham Radio. Yes, it can be done. This channel will focus on budget ham radio by building antennas, baluns, ununs, filters, chokes and other DIY ham radio equipment. It will focus on how you can make the equipment you need to get on the air for less money. You can pickup some good used equipment and build your own antennas and other ham radio gear and save a bunch. I will show you what equipment I use and how you can do the same and save money! Don't be intimidated by the tech. If you are somewhat handy with basic tools you can build some of your own ham radio gear and save some of your hard-earned cash. Get your license and get on the air and start having some fun!
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