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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?NOAX)-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!??
Binding: Paperback / softback
Binding: Paperback / softback