Download or read book The Fast Track to Mastering General Class Ham Radio Math written by Michael Burnette and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-10 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning author of the Fast Track ham license series. Don't let a few math problems stop you from enjoying the great hobby of ham radio! The questions in the question pool for the FCC General Class Amateur Radio License include questions about conversions of electronic units in the metric system; Ohm's Law and Joule's Law problems; frequency to wavelength conversions; wavelength to frequency conversions; decibel/power calculations; series and parallel resistance, inductance and capacitance calculations; peak-to-leak and RMS voltage calculations; and impedance matching transformers. While the math is quite straightforward, if the language and concepts of electronics are new to you, it can all be a bit baffling. If that's you, this is the workbook for you. Each problem that can be on the exam is completely solved, with step-by-step instructions. We've color-coded every value to help you follow it through the solutions. We even tell you precisely which buttons to push on which calculator to make the answer appear. While all the math problems in the question pool are covered in the full license program, The Fast Track to Your General Class Ham Radio License, this workbook provides extra practice and explanation for those of us (like the author!) who needed a boost in our math skills to get our licenses. The program was co-designed by Michael Burnette, AF7KB, the author of the popular Fast Track ham radio license programs and his wife, Kerry, KC7YL. Kerry is a math and science teacher with a Masters degree in teaching and years of experience in making math come alive for students. Beyond learning how to "hammer the exam," you'll have a solid grounding in the fundamentals of math for electronics -- knowledge that will serve you well in the hobby and when you decide to take the step up to your Amateur Extra Class license. If you're a person who struggled with math in the past, if you suspect you "don't have the math gene," even if you don't remember a shred of your Technician level math, if you can push the buttons on a calculator, this course will have you confidently solving those equations like a pro in just a few hours. This course doesn't just teach you the math -- it teaches you how to learn the math. Note: This workbook is an adjunct to The Fast Track to Your General Class Ham Radio License book and audio; it provides additional training on the required math and does not cover the entire question bank of 400+ questions. While the exercises can be completed on any calculator, it provides specific key-by-key instructions for the affordable and widely available Texas Instruments TI-30XS calculator.
Download or read book The Fast Track to Mastering Extra Class Ham Radio Math written by Michael Burnette and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-11 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passing the Extra Class ham radio license exam means mastering some 21 formulas for calculating everything from the accuracy of a frequency counter to polar and rectangular plots of resistance, reactance, and impedance. This 26 lesson workbook-style course focuses solely on the math-heavy questions in the Extra Class exam. You'll learn how to sucessfully use each and every formula on the exam, with explanations in simple English and step-by-step, calculator-button-by-calculator-button instructions for solving every problem. If you're a person who struggled with math in the past, if you suspect you "don't have the math gene," even if you don't know a polar plot from a polar bear, if you can push the buttons on a calculator, this course will have you confidently solving those equations like a pro in just a few hours. - 122 pages of lessons. - Review of Math Basics - Examples and practice problems cover all of the math-based questions from the exam -- you'll learn some electronics, but this is a book about how to pass the exam, not just a lot of theory. - Lots of practice problems and practice exams. - Includes a Bonus Lesson 27 on everything you need to know about the Smith Chart! - Support videos on the AF7KB YouTube channel. Don't let those formulas stop you one day longer! Note: This workbook is an adjunct to The Fast Track to Your Extra Class Ham Radio License book; it provides additional training on the required math and does not cover the entire question bank of 713 questions. While the exercises can be completed on any scientific calculator, it provides specific key-by-key instructions for the affordable and widely available Texas Instruments TI-30XS calculator.
Download or read book The Fast Track to Mastering Technician Class Ham Radio Math written by Michael Burnette and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-19 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers FCC Technician Class Exam Questions in use from July 1, 2018 until June 30, 2022 From the award-winning author of the best-selling Fast Track Ham License Series.Don't let a few math problems stop you from enjoying the great hobby of amateur radio!The questions in the question pool for the FCC Technician Class Amateur Radio license include questions about conversions of electronic units in the metric system, numerous Ohm's Law and Joule's Law problems, frequency to wavelength conversions, and wavelength to frequency conversions.The math is quite straightforward, but if all the language and concepts of electronics are new to you, it can all be a bit baffling. If that's you, this is the workbook for you. Each problem that can be on the exam is completely solved, with step-by-step instructions. We've color-coded every value to help you follow it through the solutions. We even tell you precisely which buttons to push on which calculator to make the answer appear.While all the math problems in the question pool are covered in the full license program, The Fast Track to Your Technician Class Ham Radio License, this workbook provides extra practice and explanation for those of us (like the author!) who needed a boost in our math skills to get our licenses.The program was co-designed by Michael Burnette, AF7KB, the author of the popular Fast Track ham radio license programs, and his wife, Kerry Burnette, KC7YL, a math and science teacher with years of experience in making math come alive for students.Beyond learning how to "hammer the exam," you'll have a solid grounding in the fundamentals of math for electronics -- knowledge that will serve you well in the hobby and when you decide to take the step up to your General Class license.If you're a person who struggled with math in the past, if you suspect you "don't have the math gene," even if you don't know Ohm's Law from Home on the Range, if you can push the buttons on a calculator, this course will have you confidently solving those equations like a pro in just a few hours. This course doesn't just teach you the math -- it teaches you how to learn the math.Note: This workbook is an adjunct to The Fast Track to Your Technician Class Ham Radio License book and audio; it provides additional training on the required math and does not cover the entire question bank of 400+ questions. While the exercises can be completed on any calculator, it provides specific key-by-key instructions for the affordable and widely available Texas Instruments TI-30XS calculator.
Download or read book The Fast Track to Your Technician Class Ham Radio License written by Michael Burnette and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-10-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Memorizing answers is hard. Learning is easy! The Fast Track to Your Technician Ham Radio License explains the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer on the Amateur Radio exam so you'll understand and remember the subject matter. Created by an experienced ham and adult educator, it's like having your own, patient, experienced, good-humored mentor for the exam. Technician is the entry-level ham radio license that lets you operate on all ham channels from 30 MHz up, which includes the very popular VHF and UHF bands. To get your license you must pass a multiple-choice test. The Technician license test consists of 35 questions drawn from a pool of about 350. Memorizing the answers to 350 questions is difficult, but The Fast Track makes getting your license easy by explaining the logic behind each correct answer. It's simple: When you understand the material, you remember the answers and pass the test. Best of all, once you've passed your exam you'll have a solid grounding in ham radio basics. - Includes every possible question and every answer - Correct answers clearly marked in bold - Precise instructions for how to locate a testing session, how to prepare, and even what to bring -- and what not to bring -- to the test. - All technical topics explained in clear, plain language, most with illustrations - Step by step instructions to solve all the math problems, complete with exactly which keys to press on your calculator for each problem - Test taking strategies - Hints to easily solve many questions and avoid the traps in the test - Written in "learning order," not just the order of the official question bank. - Covers questions that will be used until June 30, 2018. -Nearly 300 pages packed with information
Download or read book The Fast Track to Your General Class Ham Radio License written by Michael Burnette and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-08 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the edition to purchase if you plan to take your General Exam after July 1, 2019. If your plan is to take it before then, please see the earlier edition of this program, under the same title. Everything you need to prepare for your General Class ham license. Covers every question on the General exam. Memorizing 400+ random answers is hard -- and boring. Learning is easy! If you've made the decision to open up your ham radio world by going for the General Class License, great! General is certainly more challenging than Technician, but The Fast Track to Your General Class Ham Radio License explains the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer on the General Class exam so you'll understand and remember the subject matter. Created by an experienced ham and adult educator, it's like having your own, patient, experienced, good-humored mentor for the exam. To get your General Class license you must pass a multiple-choice test. The General license test consists of 35 questions drawn from a pool of 462. Memorizing the answers to 462 disconnected questions is difficult, but The Fast Track makes getting your upgrade easier by explaining the logic behind each correct answer. It's simple: When you understand the material, and you have a context for the material, you remember the answers and pass the test. Best of all, once you've passed your exam you'll have a solid grounding in ham radio basics. - Includes every possible question and every answer - Correct answers clearly marked in bold - Precise instructions for how to locate a testing session, how to prepare, and even what to bring -- and what not to bring -- to the test. - All technical topics explained in clear, plain language, often with illustrations - Step by step instructions to solve all the math problems - Test taking strategies - Hints to easily solve many questions and avoid the traps in the test - Written in "learning order", not just the (confusing) order of the official question bank. - Covers questions that will be used until June 30, 2019. - Over 300 pages packed with information Rave reviews for The Fast Track To Your Technician Class Ham Radio License: "This is a great book. So many of the study guides are just question dumps and it's a horrible way to learn, at least for me. I need an explanation and something to keep my interest and Mr. Burnette's book fit the bill perfectly. I echo all the sentiments of the other reviewers, the author is a top notch communicator." "Michael Burnette's ham radio exam prep book is the most useful and comprehensive book that I have found on this subject and makes getting ready for this exam not only easy, but fun. I have learned so much since studying this guide and feel ready to take this exam at a moment's notice. The guide has a wealth of information, not only on the questions and answers, but on the exam itself that is sure to put any test taker's mind at ease." "The Audible copy was GREAT because Michael Burnette is an exciting and entertaining and memorable guide!" "Thank you! Thank you a thousand times over. I bought your book in order to study for my tech license(Kindle version) and the audiobook and I loved them! I originally bought ** *****'s CD's and they confused me. I bought yours and it made learning simple and enjoyable. I did this to surprise my husband of 30 years who has had a license sincethe early parts of our marriage. He has asked me off and on to consider getting a license and I kept saying no. Well with the help of your book and audiobook, I was able to blow his doors off and pass my technician exam first try. Now if you only had volumes for general and expert, the world would be perfect. Seriously thanks again."
Download or read book The Fast Track to Your Extra Class Ham Radio License written by Kerry Burnette and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-27 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Memorizing answers is hard -- and boring. Learning is easy! If you've made the decision to open up your ham radio world by going for the Extra Class License, great! The latest edition of the Extra class exam is certainly challenging. The question bank includes over 600 questions, some 25% of which are new or revised since the last edition. The Fast Track to Your Extra Class Ham Radio License explains the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer on the exam so you'll understand and remember the subject matter. It's a complete learning system; books, audio, and the fasttrack.com web site with custom-made practice exams that integrate with the chapters in the book and audiobook. There are also teaching videos on the site. Created by an experienced ham and adult educator, it's like having your own, patient, experienced, good-humored mentor for the exam. (One reason Michael is a frequent presenter at major ham conventions.) To get your Extra Class license you must pass a multiple-choice test. The Extra license test consists of 50 questions drawn from a pool of 621. Memorizing the answers to 621 disconnected questions is difficult, but The Fast Track makes getting your upgrade easier by explaining the logic behind each correct answer. It's simple: When you understand the material, and you have a context for the material, you remember the answers and pass the test. We might even have a little fun along the way. (This may be the only amateur radio book to teach an astronomical concept with a nacho cheese analogy.) - Includes every possible question and every answer - Correct answers clearly marked in bold - Precise instructions for how to locate a testing session, how to prepare, and even what to bring -- and what not to bring -- to the test. - All technical topics explained in clear, plain language. The Kindle and print editions include over 200 illustrations to support your learning. - Step-by-step instructions to solve all the math problems - Test-taking strategies - Hints to easily solve many questions and avoid the traps in the test - Written in "learning order", not just the order of the official question bank, which is only a "warehouse" of questions and was never designed to teach anyone anything. - Chapter summaries drive home the exam-conquering points to remember from each chapter. - Complete subject and question index. - Incorporates the exclusive Fast Track study plan. We don't just present the material, we teach you the most effective way to learn it and we provide the tools to implement it.- Covers questions that will be used until July 1, 2024.
Download or read book The Fast Track to Your Extra Class Ham License written by Michael Burnette and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rave reviews for The Fast Track Ham Radio License programs: "This is a great book. So many of the study guides are just question dumps and it's a horrible way to learn, at least for me. I need an explanation and something to keep my interest and Mr. Burnette's book fit the bill perfectly. I echo all the sentiments of the other reviewers, the author is a top notch communicator." "Michael Burnette's ham radio exam prep book is the most useful and comprehensive book that I have found on this subject and makes getting ready for this exam not only easy, but fun. I have learned so much since studying this guide and feel ready to take this exam at a moment's notice. The guide has a wealth of information, not only on the questions and answers, but on the exam itself that is sure to put any test taker's mind at ease." "The Audible copy was GREAT because Michael Burnette is an exciting and entertaining and memorable guide!" "Thank you! Thank you a thousand times over. I bought your book in order to study for my tech license(Kindle version) and the audiobook and I loved them! I originally bought ** *****'s CD's and they confused me. I bought yours and it made learning simple and enjoyable.""Using these books and audio are like studying with a buddy. Michael is a great teacher that makes learning the material easy and fun. The ONLY way to study for your test. "Memorizing answers is hard -- and boring. Learning is easy! If you've made the decision to open up your ham radio world by going for the Extra Class License, great! The latest edition of the Extra class exam is certainly challenging. The question bank includes 713 questions, some 28% of which are new since the last revision. The Fast Track to Your Extra Class Ham Radio License explains the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer on the exam so you'll understand and remember the subject matter. Created by an experienced ham and adult educator, it's like having your own, patient, experienced, good-humored mentor for the exam. To get your Extra Class license you must pass a multiple-choice test. The Extra license test consists of 50 questions drawn from a pool of 713. Memorizing the answers to 713 disconnected questions is difficult, but The Fast Track makes getting your upgrade easier by explaining the logic behind each correct answer. It's simple: When you understand the material, and you have a context for the material, you remember the answers and pass the test. We might even have a little fun along the way. (This may be the only amateur radio book to teach an astronomical concept with a nacho cheese analogy.) - Includes every possible question and every answer - Correct answers clearly marked in bold - Precise instructions for how to locate a testing session, how to prepare, and even what to bring -- and what not to bring -- to the test. - All technical topics explained in clear, plain language. The Kindle and print editions include over 200 illustrations. (Which means the Kindle edition is only suitable for devices that support pinch-and-zoom, and not recommended for smart phone use. You need to see the pictures and formulas.) - Step by step instructions to solve all the math problems - Test taking strategies - Hints to easily solve many questions and avoid the traps in the test - Written in "learning order", not just the order of the official question bank. - Chapter summaries drive home the exam-conquering points to remember from each chapter. - Covers questions that will be used until June 30, 2020.
Download or read book Learning in the Fast Lane written by Suzy Pepper Rollins and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Too often, students who fail a grade or a course receive remediation that ends up widening rather than closing achievement gaps. According to veteran classroom teacher and educational consultant Suzy Pepper Rollins, the true answer to supporting struggling students lies in acceleration. In Learning in the Fast Lane, she lays out a plan of action that teachers can use to immediately move underperforming students in the right direction and differentiate instruction for all learners—even those who excel academically. This essential guide identifies eight high-impact, research-based instructional approaches that will help you * Make standards and learning goals explicit to students. * Increase students' vocabulary—a key to their academic success. * Build students' motivation and self-efficacy so that they become active, optimistic participants in class. * Provide rich, timely feedback that enables students to improve when it counts. * Address skill and knowledge gaps within the context of new learning. Students deserve no less than the most effective strategies available. These hands-on, ready-to-implement practices will enable you to provide all students with compelling, rigorous, and engaging learning experiences.
Download or read book The ARRL Extra Class License Manual written by Larry D. Wolfgang and published by American Radio Relay League (ARRL). This book was released on 2002 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Command Of The Air written by General Giulio Douhet and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the pantheon of air power spokesmen, Giulio Douhet holds center stage. His writings, more often cited than perhaps actually read, appear as excerpts and aphorisms in the writings of numerous other air power spokesmen, advocates-and critics. Though a highly controversial figure, the very controversy that surrounds him offers to us a testimonial of the value and depth of his work, and the need for airmen today to become familiar with his thought. The progressive development of air power to the point where, today, it is more correct to refer to aerospace power has not outdated the notions of Douhet in the slightest In fact, in many ways, the kinds of technological capabilities that we enjoy as a global air power provider attest to the breadth of his vision. Douhet, together with Hugh “Boom” Trenchard of Great Britain and William “Billy” Mitchell of the United States, is justly recognized as one of the three great spokesmen of the early air power era. This reprint is offered in the spirit of continuing the dialogue that Douhet himself so perceptively began with the first edition of this book, published in 1921. Readers may well find much that they disagree with in this book, but also much that is of enduring value. The vital necessity of Douhet’s central vision-that command of the air is all important in modern warfare-has been proven throughout the history of wars in this century, from the fighting over the Somme to the air war over Kuwait and Iraq.
Download or read book Surely You re Joking Mr Feynman Adventures of a Curious Character written by Richard P. Feynman and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most famous science books of our time, the phenomenal national bestseller that "buzzes with energy, anecdote and life. It almost makes you want to become a physicist" (Science Digest). Richard P. Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. In this lively work that “can shatter the stereotype of the stuffy scientist” (Detroit Free Press), Feynman recounts his experiences trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and cracking the uncrackable safes guarding the most deeply held nuclear secrets—and much more of an eyebrow-raising nature. In his stories, Feynman’s life shines through in all its eccentric glory—a combustible mixture of high intelligence, unlimited curiosity, and raging chutzpah. Included for this edition is a new introduction by Bill Gates.
Download or read book How I Became a Quant written by Richard R. Lindsey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for How I Became a Quant "Led by two top-notch quants, Richard R. Lindsey and Barry Schachter, How I Became a Quant details the quirky world of quantitative analysis through stories told by some of today's most successful quants. For anyone who might have thought otherwise, there are engaging personalities behind all that number crunching!" --Ira Kawaller, Kawaller & Co. and the Kawaller Fund "A fun and fascinating read. This book tells the story of how academics, physicists, mathematicians, and other scientists became professional investors managing billions." --David A. Krell, President and CEO, International Securities Exchange "How I Became a Quant should be must reading for all students with a quantitative aptitude. It provides fascinating examples of the dynamic career opportunities potentially open to anyone with the skills and passion for quantitative analysis." --Roy D. Henriksson, Chief Investment Officer, Advanced Portfolio Management "Quants"--those who design and implement mathematical models for the pricing of derivatives, assessment of risk, or prediction of market movements--are the backbone of today's investment industry. As the greater volatility of current financial markets has driven investors to seek shelter from increasing uncertainty, the quant revolution has given people the opportunity to avoid unwanted financial risk by literally trading it away, or more specifically, paying someone else to take on the unwanted risk. How I Became a Quant reveals the faces behind the quant revolution, offering you?the?chance to learn firsthand what it's like to be a?quant today. In this fascinating collection of Wall Street war stories, more than two dozen quants detail their roots, roles, and contributions, explaining what they do and how they do it, as well as outlining the sometimes unexpected paths they have followed from the halls of academia to the front lines of an investment revolution.
Download or read book 501 Writing Prompts written by LearningExpress (Organization) and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This eBook features 501 sample writing prompts that are designed to help you improve your writing and gain the necessary writing skills needed to ace essay exams. Build your essay-writing confidence fast with 501 Writing Prompts!" --
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 A First Course in Scientific Computing written by Rubin Landau and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2011-10-30 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a new approach to introductory scientific computing. It aims to make students comfortable using computers to do science, to provide them with the computational tools and knowledge they need throughout their college careers and into their professional careers, and to show how all the pieces can work together. Rubin Landau introduces the requisite mathematics and computer science in the course of realistic problems, from energy use to the building of skyscrapers to projectile motion with drag. He is attentive to how each discipline uses its own language to describe the same concepts and how computations are concrete instances of the abstract. Landau covers the basics of computation, numerical analysis, and programming from a computational science perspective. The first part of the printed book uses the problem-solving environment Maple as its context, with the same material covered on the accompanying CD as both Maple and Mathematica programs; the second part uses the compiled language Java, with equivalent materials in Fortran90 on the CD; and the final part presents an introduction to LaTeX replete with sample files. Providing the essentials of computing, with practical examples, A First Course in Scientific Computing adheres to the principle that science and engineering students learn computation best while sitting in front of a computer, book in hand, in trial-and-error mode. Not only is it an invaluable learning text and an essential reference for students of mathematics, engineering, physics, and other sciences, but it is also a consummate model for future textbooks in computational science and engineering courses. A broad spectrum of computing tools and examples that can be used throughout an academic career Practical computing aimed at solving realistic problems Both symbolic and numerical computations A multidisciplinary approach: science + math + computer science Maple and Java in the book itself; Mathematica, Fortran90, Maple and Java on the accompanying CD in an interactive workbook format
Download or read book The Art of Doing Science and Engineering written by Richard W. Hamming and published by Stripe Press. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking treatise by one of the great mathematicians of our time, who argues that highly effective thinking can be learned. What spurs on and inspires a great idea? Can we train ourselves to think in a way that will enable world-changing understandings and insights to emerge? Richard Hamming said we can, and first inspired a generation of engineers, scientists, and researchers in 1986 with "You and Your Research," an electrifying sermon on why some scientists do great work, why most don't, why he did, and why you should, too. The Art of Doing Science and Engineering is the full expression of what "You and Your Research" outlined. It's a book about thinking; more specifically, a style of thinking by which great ideas are conceived. The book is filled with stories of great people performing mighty deeds––but they are not meant to simply be admired. Instead, they are to be aspired to, learned from, and surpassed. Hamming consistently returns to Shannon’s information theory, Einstein’s relativity, Grace Hopper’s work on high-level programming, Kaiser’s work on digital fillers, and his own error-correcting codes. He also recounts a number of his spectacular failures as clear examples of what to avoid. Originally published in 1996 and adapted from a course that Hamming taught at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, this edition includes an all-new foreword by designer, engineer, and founder of Dynamicland Bret Victor, and more than 70 redrawn graphs and charts. The Art of Doing Science and Engineering is a reminder that a childlike capacity for learning and creativity are accessible to everyone. Hamming was as much a teacher as a scientist, and having spent a lifetime forming and confirming a theory of great people, he prepares the next generation for even greater greatness.
