OK, so if I wanted to become a HAM, about how much would it cost me to become one, approximate total?
Not much... buy a book to study, take practice tests online and go take a test. I don’t remember what testing costs... maybe 25$? And a 2M transceiver is less than $200. Buy an antenna and mount it in your vehicle. Or buy a Ringo Ranger if you live where they are acceptable and get on the air!