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Code Keyers & Keys Market Value

Current market statistics for code keyers and keys based on 4,438 eBay listings.

What you'll usually pay

$64.95 typical price
Most are between$10โ€“$302
Brand new$27.17
Used$69.99
On sale now4,438

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 158% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in unbranded options, which sit 60% below the market median. High-end value is concentrated in Hi-Mound units, which command a 140% premium over the median price.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

For Icom 60 on sale$23.69 ยท 64% cheaper
Unbranded 3,303 on sale$26.09 ยท 60% cheaper
For Motorola 81 on sale$26.99 ยท 58% cheaper
Ham Radio Transmitter 151 on sale$45.99 ยท 29% cheaper
Oscillator 149 on sale$45.99 ยท 29% cheaper

Price by brand

Unbranded
$26.09-60%
MFJ
$60-8%
Lionel
$72.69+12%
J.H. Bunnell & Co.
$75.5+16%
BENCHER
$110+69%
Hi-Mound
$156+140%

Why? Prices vary significantly by manufacturer, ranging from Unbranded at 26.09 to Hi-Mound at 155.77.

Price by type

Antenna
$28.98-55%
Ham Radio Transceiver
$44-32%
Ham Radio Transmitter
$45.99-29%
Oscillator
$45.99-29%
Base
$49.99-23%
Speaker
$97.58+50%

Why? Specialized equipment like Speakers (97.58) costs more than Antenna types (28.98).

Price by compatible brand

For Baofeng
$10.25-84%
For ARC
$10.25-84%
For Kenwood
$21.78-66%
For Icom
$23.69-64%
For Motorola
$26.99-58%
Universal
$62.49-4%

Why? Universal options (62.49) are more expensive than brand-specific keys for Baofeng (10.25).

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Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used code keys?

New units have a median price of 27.17, while used units are significantly higher at 69.99.

Which brand offers the highest market premium?

Hi-Mound has the highest premium at 155.77, which is 140% above the market median.

Are there affordable options for specific radio brands?

Yes, keys compatible with Baofeng and ARC both have a median price of 10.25.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $10โ€“$302, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 2, 2026.

Code Keyers & Keys Price Guide | MarketDiff