
Ham Radio For Dummies
H. Ward Silver(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 15. June 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-119-69560-8 (ISBN)
Description
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!
More details
Edition
4th Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
606 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-119-69560-8 (9781119695608)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

H. Ward Silver
Ham Radio For Dummies
E-Book
03/2021
4th Edition
Wiley-Scrivener
€22.99
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Previous edition

H. Ward Silver
Ham Radio For Dummies
Book
05/2018
3rd Edition
Wiley
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