Download or read book The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 1180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book On the Air with Ham Radio written by Steve Ford and published by Amer Radio Relay League. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The resources and know-how readers need to enjoy Amateur Radio are listed here along with different bands and various digital modes.
Download or read book Ham Radio For Dummies written by H. Ward Silver and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.”)
Download or read book Ham Radio For Dummies written by H. Ward Silver and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Amateur Radio HF Antennas written by Claude Jollet and published by Claude Jollet. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contents of this book are mostly aimed at the amateur radio beginner and aspiring ones. Therefore, this book provides answers to basic questions like: What is the best HF antenna for my needs and location? What type of stand-alone antenna tuner should I use and which should I avoid? How can I hide my HF antenna from the neighbors and still get acceptable performance from it? What about lightning protection? This book will supply immediately useful answers to the above questions and many more. A properly designed and installed amateur radio HF antenna system can potentially make the humblest ham radio equipment perform like stations worth thousands of dollars. We are confident that the antenna experimenter will find the information given here priceless. Furthermore, any ham radio operator, armed with the information this book contains, will become a much better informed buyer of commercially made HF antenna systems and accessories. This special compendium edition is published in response to ham radio operators who wrote to ask that all the basic information, on and related to amateur radio HF antennas, be made available in one book instead of four, arguing that it would be more convenient. The author and publisher agree. Therefore this edition contains the complete four-book series on Amateur Radio HF Antennas published by Claude Jollet, VE2DPE.
Download or read book Ham Radio for Arduino and PICAXE written by Leigh L. Klotz and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book ARRL s HF Digital Handbook written by Steve Ford and published by American Radio Relay League. This book was released on 2007 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The ARRL General Class License Manual written by American Radio Relay League and published by American Radio Relay League (ARRL). This book was released on 2004 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Low Profile Amateur Radio written by Al Brogdon and published by American Radio Relay League (ARRL). This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Fast Track to Finally Getting on the Air With Ham Radio written by Kerry Burnette and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have your amateur radio license and still haven't gotten on the air with it, you're not alone! There's a lot the license exams don't cover. The Fast Track to (Finally!) Getting on the Air With Ham Radio fills in the gaps so you can go from "licensed" to "operating." In this lively guide, award-winning ham radio author Michael Burnette, amateur radio call sign AF7KB, covers what you need to know to set up your station, get over your "mic fright," and start enjoying the fun of ham radio. You'll learn what to plug into what, and exactly "what you're supposed to do" on VHF, UHF, and HF frequencies. * How to build a station. * What the real rules are. * Conquering "mic fright. * Working repeaters. * Buying and using handheld transceivers. * How to program a VHF/UHF radio. * Mobile transceivers and installations. * Choosing a mobile transceiver. * VHF/UHF fixed stations. * Grounding an amateur radio station the right way. * Advanced VHF/UHF operation. * Digital voice modes. * Building your first HF station. * Choosing an HF radio. * HF antennas and feed lines. * HF antenna tuners. * All those buttons! A guided tour of HF radio controls. * Operating HF phone. * Operating HF digital modes. * And much more! Created by one of the nation's leading ham radio educators, this nuts and bolts,"turn on the microphone and say these words" guide is designed to get you through the "now what?" after "I got my license!"
Download or read book The Amateur Radio Dictionary written by Don Keith and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1400 terms...1600 definitions...hundreds of web links so you can learn more! This is the most comprehensive Ham Radio glossary ever compiled. Any pursuit that mankind might adopt quickly develops its own language, its proprietary jargon, its own semi-secret dialect fully understood only by its most avid and serious practitioners. The hobby of Amateur Radio, now entering its second century--and as vibrant and exciting as ever--is a good example. But now, for the first time, a complete and easy-to-use dictionary is available, ready for quick reference. This book, compiled by best-selling author, award-winning broadcaster, and active Ham enthusiast Don Keith N4KC, is intended for use by newcomers or those just getting interested in Ham Radio. But it is also a valuable resource for old-timers, too. New words pop up all the time whether it is on the air, in periodicals, or in Ham Radio groups. Technology and on-air operating events continually introduce new words into the lexicon. Hams have such a wide variety of options they may pursue that even the most active operators often need to quickly look up a term. The maker movement and maker faire popularity are also attracting many newcomers to the hobby and this glossary is an invaluable asset to those as well. So here it is, THE Amateur Radio Dictionary, the most comprehensive glossary of Ham Radio terms ever compiled. Keep it near your operating position, use it when you encounter a term that is new to you. And get the most from this fascinating hobby!
Download or read book Ham Radio written by Carlos Martinez and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-19 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Get on the Air with HF Digital written by Steve Ford and published by American Radio Relay League (ARRL). This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step guide that will get you started in the fascinating world of HF digital technology. Written in an easy to understand, conversational style, this book will show you how to set up and operate your own HF digital. The text includes instructions for configuring software programs for popular modes such as RTTY, PSK31 and JT65. You will also learn about other digital communication modes including MFSK, Olivia and PACTOR.--Book cover.
Download or read book Ham Radio for Technicians Extras and General License 2021 2023 written by Adams Jonathan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-02-18 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you willing to obtain your ham radio license? Purchase a copy of this book and you are on your way to getting a technician license, general license, or extra license. These certifications are necessary to position you as a professional broadcaster in your region. You will be exposed to various methods of setting up an amateur radio station including the different certifications you need to undergo before you can broadcast effectively. Even in emergency situations, you should learn how to utilize ham for emergencies. Moreover, this guide is written to help you pass your license tests without tears and achieve your professional goals as a broadcaster. Other things you will learn from this manual include: Understanding Ham Radio The Place you can Operate How to Tune in to Ham Radio Analyzing the Electronic and Technology Attributes of Hams The Social Elements of Hams How to Relate to Other Hams Analyzing Bands and Frequencies What are BandPlans? The Different Modes Using AM Modes Using FM Modes Using Morse Code or CW Mode Introduction to Ragchews How to Use Nets What is DXing? How to Manage Contests in Ham Receiving Awards Managing Radio Operations How to Begin a Conversation How to Extend your Range with Repeaters Using Operating Simplex Handling Emergency Operating Satellites How to Use Computers How to Clean Up the Signal Radio Design Introduction to Electronic Theory What is Ohm's Law? Analyzing Ohms, Amperes, and Volts Moving Decimals Using Decibels How to Prepare for the Hams Exam Using an Effective Study Plan How to Find a Useful Material for Study How to Discover the Right Classes for Licensing What is a Volunteer Licensing System? Using the Volunteer Examiner Coordinator How to Find a Test Session How to Sign Up for a Test Engaging in Public and Private Exams How to go through the Licensing Process How to Understand Call Signs How to Obtain your License Ways to Complete your Documentation or Paperwork How to Locate your New Call Sign How to Register Online with the FCC Using the Privileges of General Class Frequency in Ham Radio The Basics of Radio Waves What is Radio Spectrum? The Necessary Radio Gadgetry Feedlines and Filter Gadgetry Accessing Ham Radio on Air What are Filters? Understanding Ionosphere How Ionosphere Absorbs Radio Signals The Ways Sunspots Affects Radio Propagation Analyzing Sunspots What is Critical Frequency? How to Use Optimum Working frequency Using LUF, MUF, and Critical Frequency Lowest Usable Frequency (LUF) Maximum Usable Frequency (MUF) How to Maintain your Station How to Repair and Build Equipment Handling Routine Maintenance for Stations Using an Oscilloscope What are the Basic Controls for an Oscilloscope? How to Start Using an Oscilloscope How to Allocate Amateur Radio Frequency The Size of the Radio Station The Power of the Frequency What are Antenna Analyzers and SWR How to Use Batteries Using Very High Frequency (VHF) Using Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) And many more. This is just a few of what is contained in this book and you can Download FREE with Kindle UnlimitedSo what are you waiting for? Scroll up and Click the Orange - BUY NOW WITH 1-CLICK BUTTON- on the top right corner and Download Now!!! You won't regret you did See you inside!!!
Download or read book Ham Radio for Technicians Extras and General License 2021 2023 written by Adams Jonathan and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-18 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you willing to obtain your ham radio license? Purchase a copy of this book and you are on your way to getting a technician license, general license, or extra license. These certifications are necessary to position you as a professional broadcaster in your region. You will be exposed to various methods of setting up an amateur radio station including the different certifications you need to undergo before you can broadcast effectively. Even in emergency situations, you should learn how to utilize ham for emergencies. Moreover, this guide is written to help you pass your license tests without tears and achieve your professional goals as a broadcaster. Other things you will learn from this manual include: Understanding Ham Radio The Place you can Operate How to Tune in to Ham Radio Analyzing the Electronic and Technology Attributes of Hams The Social Elements of Hams How to Relate to Other Hams Analyzing Bands and Frequencies What are BandPlans? The Different Modes Using AM Modes Using FM Modes Using Morse Code or CW Mode Introduction to Ragchews How to Use Nets What is DXing? How to Manage Contests in Ham Receiving Awards Managing Radio Operations How to Begin a Conversation How to Extend your Range with Repeaters Using Operating Simplex Handling Emergency Operating Satellites How to Use Computers How to Clean Up the Signal Radio Design Introduction to Electronic Theory What is Ohm's Law? Analyzing Ohms, Amperes, and Volts Moving Decimals Using Decibels How to Prepare for the Hams Exam Using an Effective Study Plan How to Find a Useful Material for Study How to Discover the Right Classes for Licensing What is a Volunteer Licensing System? Using the Volunteer Examiner Coordinator How to Find a Test Session How to Sign Up for a Test Engaging in Public and Private Exams How to go through the Licensing Process How to Understand Call Signs How to Obtain your License Ways to Complete your Documentation or Paperwork How to Locate your New Call Sign How to Register Online with the FCC Using the Privileges of General Class Frequency in Ham Radio The Basics of Radio Waves What is Radio Spectrum? The Necessary Radio Gadgetry Feedlines and Filter Gadgetry Accessing Ham Radio on Air What are Filters? Understanding Ionosphere How Ionosphere Absorbs Radio Signals The Ways Sunspots Affects Radio Propagation Analyzing Sunspots What is Critical Frequency? How to Use Optimum Working frequency Using LUF, MUF, and Critical Frequency Lowest Usable Frequency (LUF) Maximum Usable Frequency (MUF) How to Maintain your Station How to Repair and Build Equipment Handling Routine Maintenance for Stations Using an Oscilloscope What are the Basic Controls for an Oscilloscope? How to Start Using an Oscilloscope How to Allocate Amateur Radio Frequency The Size of the Radio Station The Power of the Frequency What are Antenna Analyzers and SWR How to Use Batteries Using Very High Frequency (VHF) Using Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) And many more. This is just a few of what is contained in this book and you can Download FREE with Kindle UnlimitedSo what are you waiting for? Scroll up and Click the Orange - BUY NOW WITH 1-CLICK BUTTON- on the top right corner and Download Now!!! You won't regret you did See you inside!!!
Download or read book Ham Radio Tips Tales written by Harold (Hal) Kennedy N4gg and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a compendium of 36 essays covering a wide range of topics of interest to all hams; from seasoned ops, to beginners, to those studying for their first license. Some of the articles are technical in nature - highlighting valuable techniques that have been known for years but are rarely shared or written about. They've been chosen because they are actionable. Follow those chapters to build a better station that's easier to operate while saving time and money. The book contains no advanced math. It's the author's conviction that if you can handle algebra, you can have a ball on the air and appreciate and use every chapter of this book. Age-old questions such as "Do I need a balun to feed a dipole?" are answered. The chapters on "What's the best radio?" and "What's the best antenna?" may surprise you. There are also some humorous chapters and humorous comments throughout. This book is not dry. Ham radio is fun after all. This book has been written to help you get the most from your ham radio experiences. 73, N4GG
Download or read book VHF Summits and More written by Bob Witte and published by . This book was released on 2019-11 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an easy-to-understand introduction to VHF/UHF ham radio, including practical tips for getting on the air and having fun messing around with radios. Learn about FM, SSB, repeaters, equipment, band plans, phonetics, portable operating, Summits On The Air (SOTA) activations and more. This book is a compilation of the best articles from the k0nr.com website plus some brand-new material.The first section explains VHF/UHF concepts via tutorial articles such as "VHF FM Operating Guide," "Getting Started on 2m SSB" and "How to Work a VHF Contest." The second section includes blog posts from the k0nr.com website, such as "Choose Your 2m Frequency Wisely," "VHF Grid Locators," "Phonetic Alphabets" and "VHF FM: The Utility Mode." The final section helps the reader understand mountaintop operating, especially Summits On The Air (SOTA) activations, including operating tips and trip reports.
