Ham Radio For Dummies

Ham Radio For Dummies
Author: H. Ward Silver
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2021-04-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119695600

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!

Ham Radio: An Easy Guide for Beginners

Ham Radio: An Easy Guide for Beginners
Author: Steve Markelo
Publisher: Conceptual Kings
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2015-07-29
Genre:
ISBN:

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.

Handheld Radio Field Guide

Handheld Radio Field Guide
Author: Andrew Cornwall
Publisher:
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2020-10-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780999660911

It's happened to everyone who's been in ham radio for a while: you're at an event, class or exercise and a handheld radio's not programmed right. Maybe you're having trouble with your HT, or more likely a new ham has come up to you and said, "I can't figure out what's wrong." This guide's plain language and clear pictures show you how to set up a radio using the radio keypad alone - without programming cables or additional software. For over 85 radios, you'll get instructions to: Set frequency Set repeater offset and direction Set squelch tones Set power levels Write to a memory Select a memory Lock and unlock the radio Adjust volume and squelch Reset the radio to defaults Resolve common problems If you deal with different kinds of handheld ham radios, you need this book!

Antenna Zoning for the Radio Amateur

Antenna Zoning for the Radio Amateur
Author: Fred Hopengarten
Publisher: Amer Radio Relay League
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780872598218

Proven techniques and strategies that a ham and his or her attorney can use to obtain an antenna-structure permit. CD-ROM included containing case law, sample letters you can customize, and additional precedent-setting legal cases and reference material.

Technician Class

Technician Class
Author: Gordon West
Publisher:
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2000
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN:

Gordon West study manual for entry level FCC amateur radio Technician Class license for exams valid from 7/1/2003 through 6/30/2007.

Ham Radio Operator's Guide

Ham Radio Operator's Guide
Author: Carl J. Bergquist
Publisher: Prompt
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Amateur radio stations
ISBN: 9780790612386

This guide for the HAM radio operator, which was first published in the late 1960s, is fully updated and includes the most recent information on HAM technology, regulations, and ideas.

How to Get on Hf - the Easy Way

How to Get on Hf - the Easy Way
Author: Craig Buck K4ia
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2016-07-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781535171861

Ham tests do not teach what you need to know to get on the air and operate. You've got your license, now what? How do you go about assembling the equipment you need? How do you make your first QSO? How to Get on HF - The Easy Way covers everything you need to know including equipment selection, shack design, antennas, amplifiers, mobile and remote operation, grounding, computers, logging programs, QSO and QSL etiquette, propagation, modes, operating tips and strategies, the DX Code of Conduct, awards, contests, learning CW and much more. Get on HF - The Easy Way!

Ham and 2-Way Radio

Ham and 2-Way Radio
Author: Rodney Biddle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2017-12-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9780999649107

Reference Guide to common 2-way radio frequencies and primer on pubic 2-way radio solutions.