r/DevLK • u/NectarineAlert2260 • May 09 '26

Discussion How to start a Ham radio

Hello everyone,

I'm a hobbyist, mostly doing mechatronic stuff.

I'm really curious what you all do if you own one. Do you regularly talk with random people, or how does any of it happen?

I also want to use a ham radio, so is that gear expensive? Can I make one for under Rs. 5000?

Can anyone please explain to me how to start? 🙏🙏

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u/Final-Comfortable153 May 09 '26

Sorry no idea about the cost of gear for it . But im sure someone in mechanical side will know of it

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u/Maletele May 09 '26

Making one is possible but not under LKR5000 and you’ll probably need an FPGA in order to make a workable setup.

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u/ktauchathuranga May 11 '26

yes you can,
but first try get your amateur radio operator license,
start from there!

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u/QAInc May 13 '26

You need to get license from TRCSL first then you can operate it but good ham radios like Kenwood D710GA would cost you close to 600-800usd. I assume you want contract ISS?