Ham Radio For Dummies

Author : H. Ward Silver
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119695619
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ham Radio For Dummies written by H. Ward Silver and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Respond to the call of ham radio Despite its old-school reputation, amateur radio is on the rise, and the airwaves are busier than ever. That’s no surprise: being a ham is a lot of fun, providing an independent way to keep in touch with friends, family, and new acquaintances around the world—and even beyond with its ability to connect with the International Space Station! Hams are also good in a crisis, keeping communications alive and crackling during extreme weather events and loss of communications until regular systems like cell phones and the internet are restored. Additionally, it’s enjoyable for good, old-fashioned tech geek reasons—fiddling with circuits and bouncing signals off the ionosphere just happens to give a lot of us a buzz! If one or more of these benefits is of interest to you, then good news: the new edition of Ham Radio For Dummies covers them all! In his signature friendly style, longtime ham Ward Silver (Call Sign NØAX)—contributing editor with the American Radio Relay League—patches you in on everything from getting the right equipment and building your station (it doesn’t have to be expensive) to the intricacies of Morse code and Ohm’s law. In addition, he coaches you on how to prepare for the FCC-mandated licensing exam and tunes you up for ultimate glory in the ham radio hall of fame as a Radiosport competitor! With this book, you’ll learn to: Set up and organize your station Communicate with people around the world Prep for and pass the FCC exam Tune into the latest tech, such as digital mode operating Whether you’re looking to join a public service club 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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Total Pages : 1180 pages
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Author : H. Ward Silver
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119695767
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ham Radio For Dummies written by H. Ward Silver and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-17 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Respond to the call of ham radio Despite its old-school reputation, amateur radio is on the rise, and the airwaves are busier than ever. That’s no surprise: being a ham is a lot of fun, providing an independent way to keep in touch with friends, family, and new acquaintances around the world—and even beyond with its ability to connect with the International Space Station! Hams are also good in a crisis, keeping communications alive and crackling during extreme weather events and loss of communications until regular systems like cell phones and the internet are restored. Additionally, it’s enjoyable for good, old-fashioned tech geek reasons—fiddling with circuits and bouncing signals off the ionosphere just happens to give a lot of us a buzz! If one or more of these benefits is of interest to you, then good news: the new edition of Ham Radio For Dummies covers them all! In his signature friendly style, longtime ham Ward Silver (Call Sign NØAX)—contributing editor with the American Radio Relay League—patches you in on everything from getting the right equipment and building your station (it doesn’t have to be expensive) to the intricacies of Morse code and Ohm’s law. In addition, he coaches you on how to prepare for the FCC-mandated licensing exam and tunes you up for ultimate glory in the ham radio hall of fame as a Radiosport competitor! With this book, you’ll learn to: Set up and organize your station Communicate with people around the world Prep for and pass the FCC exam Tune into the latest tech, such as digital mode operating Whether you’re looking to join a public service club 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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ISBN 13 : 9781625951243
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Download or read book Amateur Radio Contesting for Beginners, 1st Ed written by and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Stan W. Merrill
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ISBN 13 : 9781091402171
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ham Radio for the New Ham written by Stan W. Merrill and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-28 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the amateur radio book you want on the very day you get your new ham radio license. (Of course, you can use it after that, too.)You've studied. You've passed the test. You've received your call sign. But what do you do next? This book will provide the answer. It contains the things they don't tell you when you're studying for your license, but that you need to know as soon as you've got it. It includes 34 easy projects to help you grow your identity as a Ham, buy and set up your first radio, overcome the obstacles to getting on the air, and become part of the amateur radio community around you.With this book you'll avoid some of the mistakes beginners often make. You'll never have to flail around, wondering what to do or how to do it. When you complete these projects you'll not only have your amateur radio "ticket," you'll know how to use it. Written by Amateur Extra class ham radio operator, Stan W. Merrill, call sign AI7E, it picks out the key things you'll use daily from among the many you had to study to get your license. It guides you through the experiences you need in order to operate your radio as a new Ham in the United States.

Author : H. Silver
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Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Ham Radio For Dummies, 4th Edition written by H. Silver and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Respond to the call of ham radio Despite its old-school reputation, amateur radio is on the rise, and the airwaves are busier than ever. That's no surprise: being a ham is a lot of fun, providing an independent way to keep in touch with friends, family, and new acquaintances around the world--and even beyond with its ability to connect with the International Space Station! Hams are also good in a crisis, keeping communications alive and crackling during extreme weather events and loss of communications until regular systems like cell phones and the internet are restored. Additionally, it's enjoyable for good, old-fashioned tech geek reasons--fiddling with circuits and bouncing signals off the ionosphere just happens to give a lot of us a buzz! If one or more of these benefits is of interest to you, then good news: the new edition of Ham Radio For Dummies covers them all! In his signature friendly style, longtime ham Ward Silver (Call Sign NØAX)--contributing editor with the American Radio Relay League--patches you in on everything from getting the right equipment and building your station (it doesn't have to be expensive) to the intricacies of Morse code and Ohm's law. In addition, he coaches you on how to prepare for the FCC-mandated licensing exam and tunes you up for ultimate glory in the ham radio hall of fame as a Radiosport competitor! With this book, you'll learn to: Set up and organize your station Communicate with people around the world Prep for and pass the FCC exam Tune into the latest tech, such as digital mode operating Whether you're looking to join a public service club 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!

Author : Peter Parker (Writer on radios)
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ISBN 13 : 9781688856639
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Author : H. Ward Silver
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118054601
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Two-Way Radios and Scanners For Dummies written by H. Ward Silver and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a fun new hobby with helpful possibilities Get directions, talk to folks overseas, or find out whether the fish are biting Want to check out the morning news in London, help out in emergencies, or tune in to the big race? Two-way radios open up a world of possibilities - literally. This handy guide tells you about the equipment you need, fills you in on radio etiquette, shows you how to stay legal, and gives you lots of cool ideas for family-friendly radio activities. Discover how to * Use the right radio lingo * Choose and operate different types of radios * Get a license if you need one * Communicate in emergencies * Program a scanner * Tune in to sporting events

Author : H. Ward Silver
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118054199
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ham Radio For Dummies written by H. Ward Silver and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s time we cleared the air about ham radio. If you think of it as staticky transmissions sent by people in the middle of nowhere, think again. Today’s ham radio goes beyond wireless to extreme wireless, Operators transmit data and pictures, use the Internet, laser, and microwave transmitters, and travel to places high and low to make contact. In an emergency or natural disaster, ham radio can replace downed traditional communication and save lives. Whether you’re just getting turned on to ham radio or already have your license, Ham Radio for Dummies helps you with the terminology, the technology and the talknology. You discover how to: Decipher the jargon and speak the language Buy or upgrade your equipment, including the all-important antennas Build a ham radio shack, complete with the rig, a computer, mobile/base rig, microphones, keys, headphones, antennas, cables and feedlines Study for your license, master Morse code, take the test and get your call sign Understand the basics of ragchews (conversations), nets (organized on-air meetings) and DX-ing (competing in contacts to make contacts) Keeping logs with the vital statistics, including time (in UTC or World Time), frequency, and call sign Written by Ward Silver, an electrical engineer, Certified Amateur Radio License Examiner, and columnist for QST, a monthly magazine for ham operators, Ham Radio for Dummies gives you the info you need to delve into the science or dive into the conversation. It explains how you can: Tune in to the most common types of signals, including Morse Code (CW), single-sideband (SSB), FM, Radioteletype (RTTY), and data signals Break in, introduce yourself, converse, and say or signal goodbye Communicate while traveling (ham radio goes where mobile phones go dead) Register with an emergency organization such as ARES and RACES Help in emergencies such as earthquakes, wildfires, or severe weather Pursue your special interests, including contacting distant stations, participating in contests, exploring the digital modes, using satellites, transmitting images, and more Complete with a glossary and ten pages of additional suggested resources, Ham Radio for Dummies encourages you to touch that dial and take that mike. CUL. (That’s Morse Code for “see you later.”)

Author : Steve Markelo
Publisher : Conceptual Kings
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ham Radio: An Easy Guide for Beginners written by Steve Markelo and published by Conceptual Kings. This book was released on 2015-07-29 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ham radio is also known as an amateur radio. It requires very little skill to operate and some people use it as a hobby. To operate a ham radio you need a license and you can get a license after studying and taking an exam. People who operate ham radios are referred to as hams. The test will only cover the basics of the radio and you are no longer going to be examined on Morse code. This guide will show you the basics of using a ham radio, the regulations you need to follow as you use it. You will also learn how to install the different parts of the radio before you get started. You will understand how to operate the ham radio. The role of a ham radio is to provide people with a voluntary non-commercial communications for the public and will also be used in times of emergency. The FCC, Federal Communications Commission is responsible for making and enforcing the rules for ham radio in the United States of America. Any transmission that disturbs other communications from harmful interference.