I was never told how the expensive the hobby is but try digital cameras and Nikon
I moved my stamp collecting money into ham radio but saved some coins for stocks which now offers me retirement and travel
Think about it.....which gives you more fun?I
CBers are !lucky a radio , a kicker amp, an echo mic and 5/8 wave.....
John
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John VE3IPS
Radio is a Lifestyle not a Hobby
Oprah added the ARRL Handbook to her list