I scrapped the PA station in Sanctuary while I was learning how to use the crafting workshop (in the first hour or so of gameplay). It wasn't until much later I realized what it was.

My question: Is the only way to get a PA back is by getting the two perks that would allow me to craft it? There is no funky way for me to move one from another area back to Sanctuary?

Playing on PC if that makes a diff...

You can build them

Yeah but you need really high perks in armorer and science I believe

What you should be able to do is go to a different settlement that has a PA bench and "store" it. Then link that settement and the one you want the PA bench at. This should let you just place it there without needing the perks

Oh and if you're playing on PC you can just console command one in for yourself. Idk the identifier for the PA bench but I'm sure that info is on the interwebs

Supply lines are only for junk.

Edit: as for a console command... just put godmode on and you can build anything regardless of materials or perks.

^That's is the best way to undo your blunder just take care not to give in to temptation and ruin the challenge of the game.

You need Local Leader lvl 2(should be getting that anyway if your doing settlements and Armorer lvl 1.

console command? I lost a vault-tec lunchbox from my extensive collection on my shelves (which takes me effort to rotate it around and get lined up properly) so I just spawned one as, if this was an online game the GM would have done the same for me. Other than that I would never use it. It's okay to recompense yourself for these things.

I use the console to roleplay sometimes. If i feel like i could resonably defeat a door i will blast it with gunfire then console it open or if i think i could resonably climb something to get a better sniper vantage then i'll tcl myself up on top of it.

I use TCL to "climb," as well haha. Glad I'm not alone in that.

No you need local leader 2 which pissed me off as I'm a craftsman not a politician.

I may have to start considering this!