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Gifts for Ham Radio Operators
19 November 2014 | by 
A post I read online today reminded me of something. Last week a friend’s XYL ask me for some good Christmas stocking stuffer ideas for her husband. I drew a blank! I didn’t have a good answer for her.
Mugs? Vehicle decals? T-shirts? That was about the best I could come up with on short notice.
So, what under-$30 ham-related items would you like to see in your Christmas stocking this year? Leave your answers in the comments and we’ll have a list of good ideas!
Here’s what I’ve come up with so far…
Laser Engraved Ham Radio Callsign Plaque
 | This is a pretty unique idea. They take your ham license details and put it into a template. Then they laser off the metal lacquer leaving shiny metallic writing underneath and mount it on a oak plaque.– $22.99 from HamCrazy.com |
 | Another unique gift idea, this is a beautifully crafted 3-D version of your call sign. Available in several different varieties of wood.— $4 per letter on k7bon.com |
Engraved Brass Plate for the Elecraft K3
 | Granted, we’re all not lucky enough to own an Elecraft K3. But if you do, here’s a beautiful way to let everyone know who assembled it!— $5.50 from Arkay Engravers Associates |
Please don’t forget the awesome t-shirt designs offered by our sponsors, HamShirts.com and Hip Ham Shirts! They always make great gifts — who couldn’t use another t-shirt?!
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Gift certificates
memberships to ARRL or local ham clubs
Golden PL-259 connectors!
Elecraft DL1 20W Dummy Load with RF Detector – $25.95
A decent set of screwdrivers. You can never have too many!
Brother P-Touch label maker for my birthday. My long over-due graduation from my 30 year-old Dymo label maker. Labeling all my gear for Field Day next year and then I’ll relabel some of my homebrew equipment.
Get me something. I’ve been good.
Just ordered three things. Thanks.
I have seen these neon signs before with your Call Sign in neon lights, I’d like one myself unknown the cost of one of these signs but thought it would be cool to have one.
Jim,
I told Santa. One will be under your tree Christmas morning.