Most ham operators begin with a simple station.
An HF radio, microphone, Morse code key and simple wire dipole antenna will allow you to communicate with hams around the world. Consider getting a used office desk or computer credenza to hold your radio. Find a location where you can easily bring in an antenna coax and a ground wire from outside. Drive an 8-foot copper ground rod into the ground. Run heavy wire from the ground rod to the grounding post on your ham radio.