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Makeshift Ham Radio at a glance
Communications Tools
It weighs 15.
Weight15
Makeshift Ham Radio
Makeshift Ham Radio is a communications item in Project Zomboid. It weighs 15. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.
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What it is and how to use it
Tools unlock jobs: carpentry, mechanics, farming, fishing, cooking and more. Many recipes only need the tool to be in your inventory, not equipped.
More: Every tool · Crafting in Build 42.
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Item ID and variants
Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.
| Item ID | Game category |
|---|---|
Base.HamRadioMakeShift | Communications |
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Recipes: how to make it and what it makes
How to make it
| Recipe | Ingredients (used up) | Tools (kept) | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make Makeshift Ham Radio On any surface | 4 × Scrap Electronics; Amplifier; Light Bulb; Light Bulb - Green; Radio Receiver; Radio Transmitter; 3 × Electrical Wire; 4 × any aluminum | any screwdriver | Electrical 3. Read: Guerilla Radio - May 1993 or reach Electrical 8 |
What it is used for
Used up as an ingredient in 1 recipe: Dismantle Electronic Device.
Needed as a tool in 2 recipes (it is not used up): Insert Battery, Remove Battery.
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Crafting and loot tables
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Quick answers
How much does the Makeshift Ham Radio weigh in Project Zomboid?
It weighs 15 in Build 42.
What is the item ID for Makeshift Ham Radio?
Base.HamRadioMakeShift.
Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.