Ham Radio For Dummies
eBook - PDF

Ham Radio For Dummies

  1. English
  2. PDF
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Ham Radio For Dummies

About this book

Respond to the call ofham radio

Despiteitsold-schoolreputation, amateur radio is on the rise, and the airwaves arebusierthan ever.That'sno surprise: being a hamisa lot offun, providinganindependentwaytokeep in touch withfriends, family, and new acquaintances around the world—andevenbeyondwith its ability to connect withthe International Space Station!Hams are alsogood ina crisis, keeping communicationsalive and cracklingduringextreme weather eventsandloss of communicationsuntilregular systemslike cell phonesand the internetare restored.Additionally, it'senjoyable for good, old-fashioned tech geek reasons—fiddling with circuitsand bouncing signals off the ionospherejust happens to givea lotof us a buzz!

If one or more of these benefits is of interest to you, then good news: the new edition of Ham RadioForDummies covers them all!In hissignature friendly style, longtime ham Ward Silver(CallSignNØAX)—contributingeditor with the American Radio Relay League—patches you in oneverything from getting the right equipmentand building your station(it doesn't have to be expensive)tothe intricacies ofMorsecodeandOhm'slaw. In addition, he coaches you onhow to prepareforthe FCC-mandatedlicensing examandtunes you upfor ultimate glory in the ham radio hall of fameas aRadiosportcompetitor!With this book, you'll learn to:

  • Set upand organizeyour station
  • Communicate with people around the world
  • Prep for and pass theFCCexam
  • Tune into the latest tech, such as digital mode operating

Whether you're looking to join apublic serviceclub or want the latest tips on the cutting edge of ham technology, this is the perfect reference for newbies and experts alike—and will keep you happily hamming it up for years!

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. Part 1 Getting Started with Ham Radio
  7. Part 2 Wading through the Licensing Process
  8. Part 3 Hamming It Up
  9. Part 4 Building and Operating a Station That Works
  10. Part 5 The Part of Tens
  11. Index
  12. EULA