Low Profile Amateur Radio

Operating a ham station from almost anywhere.

Imagine! You are suddenly getting 59+ signal reports. You proudly answer that you are running “barefoot” and using a homemade HF antenna. You're in amateur radio heaven. Nothing compares to the intense satisfaction that the amateur radio operator derives from having built a fully functional homemade amateur radio HF antenna. Planning, gathering the parts, assembling, adapting, testing and, finally, making memorable contacts with your homemade antenna are priceless moments in an amateur's life. The rewards are many, as you will see. This e-book is designed to help you reach that level of satisfaction.

This collection examines contemporary artist and activist-inspired utopian projects and DIY communities of interest. Throwing into relief the immense difficulty of thinking beyond the current system of consumer capitalism, coupled with the powerful desire to do just that, this anthology explores what our ideals and desires tell us about ourselves.

A history of ham radio culture: how ham radio enthusiasts formed identity and community through their technical hobby, from the 1930s through the Cold War.