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 signalsBreak in, introduce yourself, converse, and say or signal goodbyeCommunicate while traveling (ham radio goes where mobile phones go dead)Register with an emergency organization such as ARES and RACESHelp in emergencies such as earthquakes, wildfires, or severe weatherPursue 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.")
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 signalsBreak in, introduce yourself, converse, and say or signal goodbyeCommunicate while traveling (ham radio goes where mobile phones go dead)Register with an emergency organization such as ARES and RACESHelp in emergencies such as earthquakes, wildfires, or severe weatherPursue 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.")
Imprint | For Dummies |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | February 2011 |
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Authors | H. Ward Silver |
Format | Electronic book text - Windows |
Pages | 384 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-05419-2 |
Barcode | 9781118054192 |
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LSN | 1-118-05419-9 |