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On Sun, 4 Dec 2016 01:06:36 +0000 (UTC), you wrote:
>No argument there, but most of us couldn't afford a $13,000 radio today.
>
>Luxuries, including ham radio equipment, have gotten cheaper in real
>(non-inflationary) dollars since the 1950s and 1960s. But the cost of
>necessities (land, houses, cars) and college education has risen dramatically,
>and real wages have not. So there's less left over for luxuries.
>
>73,
>Cathy
>N5WVR
REPLY:
I agree, but a serious ham will find a way. Second job, used
equipment, horse trading, etc.
You might consider homebrew but I caution you: While you can save a
LOT of money by scrounging parts, it will be FAR more work than you
imagine. I homebrewed five amps of various designs before I got it
right.
In terms of effort, I would have been way ahead to flip burgers at
McDonalds until I had the cash.
Been there, done that.
73, Bill W6WRT
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