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- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- “Used book in good condition. Shows typical wear. Quick shipping. Satisfaction guaranteed!”
- ISBN
- 9780764559877
- Book Title
- Ham Radio for Dummies
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2004
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Genre
- Technology & Engineering
- Topic
- Radio
- Item Weight
- 0 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 384 Pages
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Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0764559877
ISBN-13
9780764559877
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6051346
Product Key Features
Book Title
Ham Radio for Dummies
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Radio
Publication Year
2004
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-101969
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
621.3841/6
Table Of Content
Introduction. Part I: What Is Ham Radio All About? Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted with Ham Radio. Chapter 2: Getting a Handle on Ham Radio Technology. Chapter 3: Finding Other Hams: Your Support Group. Part II: Wading through the Licensing Process. Chapter 4: Figuring Out the Licensing System. Chapter 5: Studying for Your License. Chapter 6: Taking the Test. Chapter 7: Obtaining Your License and Call Sign. Part III: Hamming It Up. Chapter 8: Making Contact. Chapter 9: Casual Operating. Chapter 10: Operating with Intent. Chapter 11: Specialties. Part IV: Building and Operating a Station That Works. Chapter 12: Getting on the Air. Chapter 13: Organizing Your Shack. Chapter 14: Housekeeping (Logs and QSLs). Chapter 15: Hands-On Radio. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 16: Ten Secrets for Beginners. Chapter 17: Ten Secrets of the Masters. Chapter 18: Ten First Station Tips. Chapter 19: Ten Easy Ways to Have Fun on the Radio. Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Give Back to Ham Radio. Part VI: Appendixes. Appendix A: Glossary. Appendix B: The Best References. Index.
Synopsis
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."), 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., 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.')
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