Two-Way Radios and Scanners For Dummies
Published on 1. March 2011
384 pages
978-1-118-05460-4 (ISBN)
Description
Discover a fun new hobby with helpful possibilities
Get directions, talk to folks overseas, or find out whether thefish are biting
Want to check out the morning news in London, help out inemergencies, or tune in to the big race? Two-way radios open up aworld of possibilities - literally. This handy guide tells youabout the equipment you need, fills you in on radio etiquette,shows you how to stay legal, and gives you lots of cool ideas forfamily-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
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H. Ward Silver
Two-Way Radios & Scanners For Dummies
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H. Ward Silver has experienced a 20-year career as an electrical engineer developing instrumentation and medical electronics. He also spent 8 years in broadcasting, both programming and engineering. In 2000, he turned to teaching and writing as a second career, producing Ham Radios For Dummies in 2004. He supports Seattle University's Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in laboratory instruction. He is an avid Amateur Radio operator, Extra Class, first licensed in 1972. Each month, his columns and articles can be found in the national ham radio magazine, QST, published by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). He is the author of the ARRL's online courses in Antenna Design and Construction, Analog Electronics, and Digital Electronics. When not in front of a computer screen, you will find him working on his mandolin technique and compositions.
Content
Introduction 1
Part I: Making Radio a Habit, a Hobby, or a Helper 7
Chapter 1: Introducing Radios and the Wireless World 9
Chapter 2: Discovering the Art and Science of Radio 25
Chapter 3: Making Radio Fit Your Life 39
Part II: Two-Way Radios at Home, Work, and Play 53
Chapter 4: A Radio in Your Pocket: FRS/GMRS Radios 55
Chapter 5: Breaker, Breaker: Using Citizens Band 79
Chapter 6: Communicating in Emergencies 99
Chapter 7: Workaday Wireless: Business Radio Services 109
Chapter 8: Ladies and Gentlemen, Ships at Sea: Marine Radio 117
Chapter 9: Citizen Wireless: Amateur Radio 135
Part III: Listening In: Scanning and Shortwave Listening 143
Chapter 10: One Adam 12: Scanner Basics 145
Chapter 11: Scanning Public Service and Safety Radio Transmissions 169
Chapter 12: Radio Aloft: Aviation Radio Transmissions 181
Chapter 13: Radios in Uniform: Government Radio Transmissions 187
Chapter 14: Radio in Action: Recreational Radio Transmissions 195
Chapter 15: Surfing the Air World: Shortwave Listening 207
Part IV: Getting Technical with Your Radio 227
Chapter 16: Building Your Radio Toolbox 229
Chapter 17: A Spark of Electronic Know-How 243
Chapter 18: Installing Radios Right 257
Chapter 19: Getting a Charge Out of Batteries 287
Chapter 20: Putting Your Computer to Work 299
Chapter 21: Troubleshooting Your Radio 311
Part V: The Part of Tens 327
Chapter 22: Ten Radio Secrets 329
Chapter 23: Ten Emergency Tips 333
Chapter 24: Ten Radio First-Aid Techniques 337
Chapter 25: Ten New Ways to Have Fun with Your Radio 341
Appendix: Glossary 345
Index 355
