What are the disadvantages of ham?

Answer 1

Ham radio can be an expensive hobby, but a far greater disadvantage is the fact

that it can be addictive. The addicted ham operator can become less sociable, and

can degrade his own health through the combined effects of excessive coffee, poor

posture, insufficient sleep, and poor personal hygiene.

In the defense of ham radio, however, note that the process of addiction requires

a certain willingness on the part of the addictee. And a review of dire consequences

listed above shows that there is nothing on the list that is unique to any particular

single obsession. As a random example, the same consequences could result from

an over-dedication to either ham radio or to WikiAnswers.

Take it from one who has known both.