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Ham Radio Amplifier Prices

Analysis of 4,436 eBay listings for ham radio amplifiers.

What you'll usually pay

$139 typical price
Most are between$20–$600
Brand new$75
Used$128
On sale now4,436

💡 Used ones cost about 70% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in RF Amplifiers and FM band equipment, both seeing significant price drops of -81% and -72% respectively. Conversely, Texas Star and Linear brands are seeing price increases of 62% and 43%.

💚 Best value for your money

RF Amplifier 901 on sale$27.03 · 81% cheaper
FM 362 on sale$38.81 · 72% cheaper
Base Station 152 on sale$38.89 · 72% cheaper
AM 212 on sale$46.42 · 67% cheaper
Collins 189 on sale$49.99 · 64% cheaper

Price by band

FM
$38.81-72%
AM
$46.42-67%
AM/FM
$57.95-58%
VHF
$79.03-43%
HF
$107-23%
UHF
$119-15%

Why? Prices vary by frequency range, with UHF at 118.75 and FM at 38.81.

Price by type

RF Amplifier
$27.03-81%
A/V Receiver
$30-78%
Base Station
$38.89-72%
Desktop Audio Amplifier
$76.94-45%
Power Amplifier
$85.51-38%
Linear Amplifier
$139

Why? Specialized linear amplifiers command a premium at 138.5 compared to RF amplifiers at 27.03.

Price by brand

Collins
$49.99-64%
Ameritron
$56-60%
Heathkit
$82.5-41%
Palomar
$150+8%
Linear
$199+43%
Texas Star
$225+62%

Why? Market demand varies by manufacturer, ranging from Texas Star at 224.5 to Collins at 49.99.

Price by supported modes

QRP
$81.31-42%
FM
$102-27%
SSB
$115-18%
Not Specified
$119-15%
CW
$123-12%
AM
$145+4%

Why? AM mode equipment is the most expensive at 145, while QRP is the lowest at 81.31.

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Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used ham radio amplifiers?

New units have a median price of 75, while used units have a median price of 127.5.

Which amplifier type is the most affordable?

RF Amplifiers are the most affordable with a median price of 27.03.

Which brand currently has the highest median market value?

Texas Star has the highest median value at 224.5.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $20–$600, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 2, 2026.