"Hams, in my experience, are notoriously cheap people."
Hey watch what you say, I have my technician “ticket” but was laughing and agreeing with you. Something about a fine line between commercial and amateur two way 
I’ve got my technician license too. 
I say that because I know how I am. Although my micro Yaesu 220/2m/440/6m is sitting dormant. lol
OP have you had any result?