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 Illustrated International Ham Radio Dictionary written by Peter Parker and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-04 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entering amateur radio? Or maybe you're returning after a break away. Or maybe you've confined yourself to a narrow facet of the hobby.Whatever your interests in radio, Illustrated International Ham Radio Dictionary is for you.In a clear, conversational style, it presents definitions for over 1500 amateur radio and electronic terms. Both technical and operating facets are covered.Many definitions have photos or diagrams. Others go into more detail than you might expect. All up there's over 50 000 words. Hear an unfamiliar term on the air? With this book at hand you'll soon know what they're talking about.
Download or read book Radio Dictionary written by James R. Cameron and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book AARL s Hamspeak written by Joel R. Hallas 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:
Download or read book Get on the Air Now a Practical Understandable Guide to Getting the Most from Amateur Radio written by Don Keith and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hobby of Amateur Radio has just celebrated its 100th anniversary and is just as vibrant and exciting as it has ever been. However, many who might well enjoy the hobby are reluctant to get started. Whether it is the jargon, the fear of not "knowing it all" the first day, or the dread of having to put together a radio station--including rigging some kind of outdoor antenna--many never get to fully enjoy all that this amazing hobby has to offer. Now experienced Ham Radio operator and best-selling author Don Keith N4KC has written a book for anyone truly interested in getting started, getting licensed and putting his or her own radio station on the air. Written in an easy-to-understand style, Get on the Air...Now! will have readers talking to the world in no time, enjoying to the fullest the fascinating, exciting hobby of Amateur Radio. This book is for anyone who has considered becoming a licensed Ham, those who may have gotten an Amateur Radio license but never got an opportunity to get involved, and the experienced Ham who simply wants a book to which he or she can direct an interested person to learn more about getting the most from the hobby. This book also contains The Amateur Radio Dictionary, the most complete listing ever compiled of terminology, jargon and basic electronic terms that any newcomer might encounter starting out in the hobby.
Download or read book The amateur Wireless Reference Book written by Bernard Edward Jones and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 The Telecommunications Illustrated Dictionary written by J.K. Petersen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 1741 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From fundamental physics concepts to the World Wide Web, the Telecommunications Illustrated Dictionary, Second Edition describes protocols, computer and telephone devices, basic security concepts, and Internet-related legislation, along with capsule biographies of the pioneering inventors who developed the technologies that changed our world. The new edition offers even more than the acclaimed and bestselling first edition, including: Thousands of new definitions and existing definitions updated and expanded Expanded coverage, from telegraph and radio technologies to modern wireline and mobile telephones, optical technologies, PDAs, and GPS-equipped devices More than 100 new charts and illustrations Expanded appendices with categorized RFC listings Categorized charts of ITU-T Series Recommendations that facilitate online lookups Hundreds of Web URLs and descriptions for major national and international standards and trade organizations Clear, comprehensive, and current, the Telecommunications Illustrated Dictionary, Second Edition is your key to understanding a rapidly evolving field that, perhaps more than any other, shapes the way we live.
Download or read book The BS Dictionary written by Bob Wiltfong and published by Association for Talent Development. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Speak for Yourself Do you yearn for a book to disambiguate words and phrases commonly used in business settings, your workplace, and in life in general? Do you wish the kimono would open on idioms and clichés that stretch the bandwidth of understanding and make you wonder if your career is scalable? What are you really saying when you go against the grain and are aboveboard? What do you hear when your colleague wants face time or to move the needle? The BS Dictionary: Uncovering the Origins and True Meanings of Business Speak provides the real-world definitions to about 300 of the world's most commonly-used business terms and gives you the origin story (who coined the term? when did it start to be used figuratively in the business world?) for each one. Get the language clarity you need and have fun learning the full etymology of favorite phrases. Read humorous commentary about how phrases might be misused or misunderstood. If you are interested in language, business speak, writing, and trivia knowledge, this book is for you! Get The BS Dictionary and impress your friends with your newfound wealth of phrases and their history.
Download or read book Communications Standard Dictionary written by Martin Weik and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 1209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Third Edition, the Communications Standard Dictionary maintains its position as the most comprehensive dictionary covering communications technologies available. A one-of-a-kind reference, this dictionary remains unmatched in the breadth and scope of its coverage nd its pprimary reference for communications, computer, data processing, and control systems professionals.
Download or read book Fast Track Ham Radio Facts written by Michael Burnette and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-18 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created by the award-winning author of the Fast Track Ham License books and audio programs, Fast Track Ham Radio Facts is the reference to keep by your radio. What's the lowest frequency for Generals in the 80 meter band? How long is a dipole antenna for 20 meters? How much power are you losing if your SWR is 3.2:1? Where can Technicians operate in the 15 meter band? What country's call signs begin with S9? All that and more is in Ham Radio Facts. Packed with useful information: - Includes complete, indexed, up-to-date FCC Rules & Regulations Part 97 - Frequency privileges for each class of license - Detailed charts of each band's frequency allocations and band plan - FRS, GMRS, and CB frequencies - NCDXF beacon stations - NATO Phonetic Alphabet - International Morse Code - US call sign formats - US call sign regions - Allocations of world call sign prefixes, by prefix and by allocation World Time Charts RST Signal Reporting Guidelines - Q Signals - even the obscure ones - Prosigns - ARRL QN Signals for CW Net Use - ARRL Prosigns for CW Net Use - ITU Emission Types - Common Ham Radio Emission Types - Wire Size and Ampacity Guidelines - Electrical Wire Run Lengths vs. Voltage Drop - Coaxial Cable Specifications - Power Capacity and Attenuation - Schematic Symbols - Antenna Lengths - Optimum Random Wire Antenna Lengths - RF Exposure Limits - Electrical Values - Metric Electronic Values & Conversions - Resistor Color Codes - Over 40 Electronic Formulas - Space Weather Terms - Smith Chart - How to renew your license - How to apply for a vanity call sign - Over 250 tested Amateur Radio Web Links - Amateur Radio Glossary with nearly 700 entries And more! -Full Table of Contents and Subject Index makes finding the information you want easy.
Download or read book Ham Radio Jargon and Q codes written by John Pertell and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IS CRITICAL. Some hams use their skills to provide communications during emergencies and disasters. Others enjoy talking to people across the country and around the globe. Whichever the reason, the understanding and application of proper terminology is absolutely essential to Amateur Radio. This quick reference guide contains both the "Q-codes" and the most commonly used "Jargon" of amateur radio - all in one convenient Book! This compilation is alphabetically indexed for fast look up and ease. The most commonly used Q-codes are listed separately from the, "not so commonly used Q-codes" . A great reference tool for both the beginner and experienced Ham!"
Download or read book Amateur Radio written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 1036 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Amateur Radio written by Operator Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This journal is a perfect gift for friends and family, male or female. Other features of this notebook are: - 120 pages - 6x9 inches - matte cover This book is convenient for writing. It has the perfect size to carry anywhere for journaling and note taking.
Download or read book 99 Things You Can Do with Amateur Radio written by Peter Parker and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-22 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amateur radio has an almost endless number of facets. Some are a century old while others only became possible this year. What is out there now and how do you start? Both questions are answered in 99 things you can do with Amateur Radio, a new book by Peter Parker VK3YE. 99 things you can do with Amateur Radio is an ideal primer for the beginner. It tells you things your class instructor probably didn't have time to cover. Try some of the facets suggested. Be amazed with what you can do even with an entry-level licence and simple equipment. Newcomers to radio aren't the only ones to benefit. If you've been licensed for a while 99 things you can do with Amateur Radio makes a good refresher on new modes and challenges now available. Each specialty has a page. Included is an overview, description and advice on obtaining further information. The writing is clear and many pictures are provided. It doesn't have to be read from start to finish. Instead you can start at any page. This makes it ideal to read while in the shack or on your portable device when you've got a few minutes to kill. 99 things you can do with Amateur Radio is an ebook readable on most devices. It's the author's fourth, following on from the top-selling Minimum QRP, Hand-carried QRP Antennas and Getting back into Amateur Radio titles.
Download or read book Webster s New World Telecom Dictionary written by Ray Horak and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains definitions for more than 4,600 telecommunications terms and acronyms arranged from A to Z, and includes separate sections for symbols and numbers.
