Ham Radio Lab
hamradiolab.com
Covers
Beginner-focused reviews, licensing guidance and gear comparisons
Monetization
Discloses Amazon Associates and Ham Radio Outlet links; not independently audited
Traffic channels
Search-visible content; traffic not measured
Why this site is worth studying
Its affiliate disclosure page is unusually explicit about which programs it runs and which reference links (FCC.gov, ARRL.org, RepeaterBook) earn nothing. That transparency is a useful editorial bar to match, and shows a working beginner-site model already occupies this exact audience.