Even if you aren’t a ham, you might find some of the software interesting ... started in ham radio for under $50. Then again, you might need another $50 for the Raspberry Pi.
Well-known ham radio company MFJ now has the RigPi Station Server and [Ham Radio DX] has an early version and did a review. As the name implies, the box contains a Raspberry Pi. There’s also an ...
and modern variants such as the Raspberry Pi 3, 4, 5, and Zero 2 supporting 64-bit. Be aware of the software available for each when making your choice. If you're repurposing an old radio ...