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Ham Radio for Dummies
β Scribed by H. Ward Silver
- Book ID
- 127449068
- Publisher
- Wiley Pub
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 9 MB
- Series
- For dummies
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
- City
- Indianapolis, Ind
- ISBN
- 0764573195
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
You can be a lifesaver while you make new friendsFind out about ham radio, prepare for your license, and join the fun!Hams do cool things like talking to folks around the world and helping with communications during emergencies. If hamming it up sounds like fun, here's the scoop, including licensing requirements and how to set up a station. And if you're already licensed, this book will help you start sounding (and feeling) like a pro!The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and funDiscover how to: * Understand ham jargon * Communicate on the air * Prepare for the license exam * Set up a radio shack * Help in an emergency or natural disaster * Be a ham on the goAuthor Biography: Ward Silver is an electrical engineer who's been a licensed ham for 31 years. He is a contributing editor and columnist for QST, a monthly magazine for ham operators.
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