The ARRL Operating Manual Review

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(More customer reviews)This is one of those books you can pick up and read random chapters, or even individual pages and find value. The book is organized topically and covers a wide variety of interests, so whether your interest is RTTY, DX, moonbounce, or whatever, you'll likely find it covered here - not just in shallow survey form, either (in spite of its wide coverage), but with usable advice and perspective. I think this is one of ARRL's better titles, along with their license manuals and the Antenna Book. Highly recommended for the newer ham or experienced ham curious about unfamiliar operating modes.

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If you re an active ham radio operator, you probably have a story about your first radio contact. Many hams remember that experience even more than their first license examination. That s because operating is fun and exciting!The ARRL Operating Manual for Radio Amateurs is the most complete book about Amateur Radio operating. It was written to help guide you through the dozens of ways hams communicate with each other. It contains information that every ham needs:Beginners explore the broad range of ham radio activities, practices and events.Intermediate hams sharpen your skills, earn awards and participate in contests.Experienced hams find frequently needed references, details on new technology, and new ways to enjoy your favorite activities.New Edition - Extensively Updated! This 9th edition is the BIGGEST revision in years! Over 80% of the content has been completely re-written. You'll enjoy the latest information!ContentsAmateur Radio All About OperatingVHF/UHF FM, Repeaters, Digital Voice and Data, SSB and CWEmergency CommunicationsTraffic Handling Getting the Message ThroughDXing Contacting Those Faraway PlacesContesting Competitive WirelessHF Digital CommunicationsImage CommunicationsAmateur SatellitesThe FCC Rules and You Operating Legally, Safely, and AppropriatelyOperating AwardsReferences Call Sign Prefix List, Antenna Bearing Maps, Abbreviations, and much more--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Galaxy DX2517 10 Meter Base Ham Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)This radio is illegal for use in the United States--either as a Citizens Band unit, or as a single band amateur transceiver. It is not type certificated for either use by the FCC, and is considered an "Export" model for sales and use outside the US.
The intended purpose of this radio is for illegal power output on the Citizens Band Channels (as clearly evidenced by the channel 40 and frequency clearly visible), and illegal "freebanding" in the frequencies between 11 meter CB and 10 meter amateur band.
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General Class FCC License Preparation for Element 3 General Class Theory Review

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(More customer reviews)WN6NOA's book is a collection of the Element 3 questions. reorganized but in a logical manner for learning. Gordon West also keeps some humor along the way and lists a lot of useful websites. I passed my US Amateur Radio Element 3 written test using this book and recommend it highly. It is faster and much less boring than the ARRL book (I have both)!
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Study manual covers the 2004-08 Element 3 Question Pool for the FCC General Class amateur radio operator's license. Author Gordon West, WB6NOA, tells you the right answer and explains why it is correct.Editorial chapters cover license privileges.Includes a listing of VEC organizations that provide amateur radio testing services.

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Now You're Talking: All You Need to Get Your Ham Radio Technician License Review

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(More customer reviews)I am an extra class ham radio operator and teach introduction to ham radio classes. I have found this book to be the best on the market for both in class use and individule study. It covers all the bases and explains everything in simple, easy to understand terms. It also contains all of the possible test questions so that you can practice taking the exam on your own. If you want to become a HAM then this is THE BOOK for you! 73

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Technician Class 2010-2014 Review

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(More customer reviews)After becoming interested in an amateur han radio license, I researched instruction information. Gordon West has written numerous technical books on this subject so I ordered his Technician Class 2010-2014 manual. It is easily understood and informative. It has all the questions and the answers for the test that has to be taken to become an licensed amateur ham radio operator. This is the second manual written by Gordon West I have bought and I have enjoyed both. It was promptly shipped with a reasonable shipping rate.

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Gordon West study manual for the 2010-14 FCC Element 2 Technician Class Amateur Radio license exam. Includes all FCC Q&A along with West's educational, fun answer explanations. Fully illustrated to aid learning. Includes list of VEC examiners, and more.

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Ham Radio Operator's Guide Review

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(More customer reviews)This guide provides a fascinating overview of Amateur (Ham) Radio from how to get a Ham Radio license to a wide range of information on Amateur Radio communications to some basic electronics projects for your Ham Shack.

"Ham Radio Operator's Guide" starts off with an overview of the Ham License Classes, including the spectrum's and modes each license is allowed to operate on. Unfortunately, despite being published only last year, the Federal Communications Commission changed the number and types of Amateur Radio licenses for the United States. Regardless, the advice about how to study for and take the examinations is still valid.

The book continues with a discussion of all of the things you can do with a Amateur Radio License. The author covers the basic characteristics of the various frequency bands and modes of transmission that Hams use. He also discusses the basic electronics equipment required to communicate and operate a radio shack, from transmitters and receivers to microphones and power supplies.

The "Ham Radio Operator's Guide" describes many of the activities that Ham Radio Clubs conduct, from swap meets and field days to fox hunts and educational efforts. In addition to discussing why all Amateur Radio operators should join their local Ham Radio Club, the author comments on Ham traditions, conventions and etiquette.

Finally, the book wraps up with eight simple electronics contruction projects for useful items from a field strength meter and radio frequency relay to four different types of antennas.

After a successful career as a photojournalist, the author, Carl Bergquist, KG4AIC, has turned to his lifelong hobby of electronics and writes articles for Popular Electronics and Electronics Now. He wrote "Ham Radio Operator's Guide" from the perspective of a new potential radio amateur. His writing style is very entertaining, keeping what could be dry, technical topics fresh and interesting.

I strongly recommend this book for anyone who thinks they might be interested in becoming an Amateur Radio operator or in learning what being a Ham is like.

Review by Mike Powers, Radideo.com Guide, November 2000

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Building on the success of Prompt's publishing of the very first HAM Radio Guide (Hayden) in the late-1960s, Prompt brings the HAM radio user up-to-date with the 2nd edition of HAM Radio Operator's Guide.Bergquist has updated this recent text with the latest in HAM technology, regulations, and ideas.

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Ham Radio For Dummies Review

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(More customer reviews)I am often asked why I am still interested in ham radio when it is so easy for people to communicate by e-mail and cellular phone. The answer, as is so forcefully brought home in this excellent book, is that ham radio is fun, challenging, rewarding, and provides opportunities for personal growth.
While the major objective of the book is to provide information to get newcomers into the hobby and to help get them productive and successful, there is something here that can be useful to even the most experienced operators. There are many ways people have found to enjoy the various technical, recreational, educational, and social aspects of ham radio. They are covered in this well-written book.
Ward is an operator of the first caliber. His advice is based upon personal experience, not based upon interpreting what some others person has told him. He is also a very funny person and he has a unique ability to find whatever humor exists in a situation. Therefore the tone of his book is light and eminently readable. More particularly, it does not suffer from the dry style that I found in similar books.
People who are interested in developing new skills, expanding their minds, and building relationships will find ham radio a great hobby. I recommend this book as a means of becoming successful quickly. Experienced hams will find hints that are more valuable than the modest cost of the book. Finally, those like me who were away from the hobby for a while will find a good summary of what they have missed while they were away.
A terrific read.

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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.”)

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Technician Class: 2006-10 FCC Element 2 Amateur Radio License Preparation Review

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(More customer reviews)The strength of this book is for people who already are somewhat familiar with the material and want to study the quiz questions and reinforce their knowledge - to go from 60% right (failing) to 100% right. I wouldn't recommend this book as one's first introduction to HAM essentials -- for that, one may want to purchase the "Arrl Ham Radio License Manual: All You Need to Become an Amateur Radio Operator", which is a more comprehensive classroom text... study that book for fundamentals, and then also study the Gordon West book, and you'll ace the exam.

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THIS BOOK IS VALID FOR EXAMS GIVEN UP TO 6/30/2010. IF YOU WILL BE TAKING YOUR TEST ON OR AFTER 7/1/2010 YOU NEED THE NEW GORDON WEST TECHNICIAN CLASS BOOK, AISN 0945053622. Study guide for the 2006-2010 Technician Class amateur radio license exam written by America's leading ham radio educator, Gordon West. Book includes all possilbe questions and answers for the Element 2 FCC amateur radio license exam, plus Gordon's answer explanations; list of examiners; ham radio operating tips, and more.

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Morse Code: Breaking the Barrier Review

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(More customer reviews)I found the book very useful in terms of advice and guidance, however there is no actual help in learning the code in the book.
To make this statement clearer, this book serves as an introduction to the method of learning by Koch which seems to cover about 1 1/2 chapters. The rest is spent reviewing Morse history and praising the method, along with a lot of stuff about morse keyers and techniques / watchpoints once the code is learned.
I found it to be a useful book, and I'm glad I bought it - but disappointing and not what I expected from the title and the intro on Amazon pages. Also, I live in Hong Kong and the mentioned support, equipment etc is much harder [read 'impossible'] to find here, than it *probably* is in the US!
Do buy it, there's a lot of good stuff, but beware that it's only a guide to the Koch method and it gets you started on the right path rather than actually teaches any code. Don't expect too much!
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