Amateur Radio Contesting For Beginners 1st Ed

An ideal first step for learning about ham radio Beyond operating wirelessly, today's ham radio operators can transmit data and pictures; use the Internet, laser, and microwave transmitters; and travel to places high and low to make contact. This hands-on beginner guide reflects the operational and technical changes to amateur radio over the past decade and provides you with updated licensing requirements and information, changes in digital communication (such as the Internet, social media, and GPS), and how to use e-mail via radio. Addresses the critical use of ham radio for replacing downed traditional communications during emergencies or natural disasters Provides updates to all documentation of the American Radio Relay League Explains recent changes to picking your own call sign Places a special emphasis on the major reasons people get into amateur radio: emergency communication, digital communication, and do-it-yourself science Looks at online mapping and charting of websites Whether you're just getting turned on to ham radio or already have your license, Ham Radio for Dummies, 2nd Edition helps you with the terminology, the technology, and the talknology.

Explains how ham radios work, and tells how to acquire a license, set up a station, and participate in amateur radio activities

Suppose you are a hobbyist or an enthusiast willing to go into Amateur broadcasting. In that case, you need to purchase and study this book to fully understand how to setup and use your ham radio station. You can either start from scratch or use a ham radio kit to build and design your station. It is advisable to create something by yourself to display your creativity and even reduce costs. Setting up an amateur radio station is necessary to ensure the transmission of messages during emergencies or disasters when conventional broadcast houses may not be operational. This guide contains all the necessary information that you may need to set up and run your amateur broadcast house as a beginner. Other things to learn in this guide include: Introduction to Ham Radio Station How to Set Up a Station Necessary Equipment How to Set Goals Choosing Your Operations How to Allocate your Resources How to Choose a Radio for Operations Radio Accessories Using Software-Enabled Radios What are Filtering and Noise? How to Choose an Antenna for Ham Radio How to Support your Antennas Handling your Antennas and Trees Using Masts and Tripods Handling Towers and Rotators How to Pick a Computer for your Ham Radio Station Using a Mac or Personal Computer (PC) What is Radio Controls? Digital Modes Hardware Considerations for your Station Managing a Remote Control Radio Station Remote Control Guidelines for a Ham Radio How to Access a Remote Control Station How to Buy Used or New Equipment How to Upgrade your Amateur Radio Station Ways to Organize your Ham Radio Station How to Design your Amateur Radio Station How to Use a Station Notebook How to View Some Examples Maintaining Radio Frequency and Electrical Safety How to Improve Electrical Safety Handling RF Exposures How to Apply First Aid in the Station Managing the Effects of Lighting Alternating Current and Direct Current How to Manage Radio Frequencies Grounding and Bonding How to Maintain a Log of your Contacts How to Log by Computer How to Submit a Contest Log What is OSL Cards? How to Send and Receive OSLs How to OSL Electronically How to Use OSL Managers Using Bureau and OSL Services How to Apply for Awards How to Operate Away from Home Operating Mobile Stations Using HF Mobile Radios Connecting Mobile Antennas Handling Portable Operations Using Portable Antennas Connecting Portable Power Source Understanding Hands-on Radio How to Acquire Tools and other Equipment Using Maintenance tools Repairing and Building Tools Accessories for Building and Repairing a Station How to Maintain Your Station How to Troubleshoot a Ham Radio Station Handling Issues with Radio Frequency Managing Operation Problems How to Troubleshoot your Home and Surroundings Handling Interference to Other Gadgets Managing Interference to your Radio How to Use a Kit and Build your Station How to Build your Station from Scratch Basic Technical Knowledge for Ham Radio Station Understanding Electrical Units and Symbols Ohm's Law And many more.... This is just a few of what is contained in this book and you can Download FREE with Kindle UnlimitedSo what are you waiting for? Scroll up and Click the Orange - BUY NOW WITH 1-CLICK BUTTON- on the top right corner and Download Now!!! You won't regret you did See you inside!!!

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 NØAX)—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!

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 NØAX)—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!