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Author: John S. Burningham
Publisher:
Published: 2014-04-07
Total Pages: 12
ISBN-13: 9781631731952
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroduction to Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) for Amateur Radio operators. Describes the basics of the DMR technology, how radio amateurs are implementing world-wide networks, selection of user radios, and basic operation for the beginner or someone deciding to purchase DMR equipment to use in amateur radio.
Author: H. Ward Silver
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2018-03-02
Total Pages: 536
ISBN-13: 1119454867
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYour how-to guide to become a ham Ham radio, or amateur radio, is a way to talk with people around the world in real-time, or to send email without any sort of internet connection. It provides a way to keep in touch with friends and family, whether they are across town or across the country. It is also a very important emergency communication system. When cell phones, landlines, the internet, and other systems are down or overloaded, Amateur Radio still gets the message through. Radio amateurs, often called "hams," enjoy radio technology as a hobby, but are often called upon to provide vital service when regular communications systems fail. Ham Radio For Dummies is your guide to everything there is to know about ham radio. Plus, this updated edition provides new and additional information on digital mode operating, as well as use of amateur radio in student science and new operating events. • Set up your radio station • Design your ham shack • Provide support in emergencies and communicate with other hams • Study for the licensing exam and choose your call sign If you're looking to join a college radio club or just want to learn the latest tips and tricks, this book is a helpful reference guide to beginners, or those who have been "hams" for years.
Author: H. Ward Silver
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2021-04-20
Total Pages: 56
ISBN-13: 1119695600
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRespond 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!
Author: Andrew Barron
Publisher:
Published: 2019
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781910193730
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Ria Jairam
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published: 2022-11-15
Total Pages: 221
ISBN-13: 1685399711
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAce your amateur radio exam Ham radio is an exciting hobby that connects people around the globe. But before you can hop on those waves, you have to earn a license. This study guide will ensure you're ready for the Technician Class test. It sets you up for success with a comprehensive overview, detailed diagrams, helpful hints, and more. A clear approach—The guide's simple and straightforward language turns the technical into the accessible, making it an easy read for any ham radio enthusiast. Build your knowledge—Move beyond rote memorization with in-depth explanations of the exam's elements, all smartly organized to help you progress from easier topics to more complex ones. Get comfortable with the test questions—Review all 441 of the possible exam questions, complete with their correct answers. Incorrect answers are purposely not included so come test day, they seem unfamiliar. Use this effective study guide and walk into your exam with confidence.
Author: Carl Laufer
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781514716694
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is about tips and tutorials that show you how to get the most out of your RTL-SDR dongle. Most projects described in this book are also compatible with other wideband SDRs such as the HackRF, Airspy and SDRPlay RSP.
Author: Allan Hall
Publisher:
Published: 2020-08-09
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo you love technology and/or electronics but you just don't really like crowds? Enjoy making things work but not meetings with a bunch of people? Have no problem communicating, just have no desire for long pointless conversations? Then amateur radio might have something for you!That's right, a hobby all about communications has something for the antisocial in you. This book will take you on a whirlwind tour of things you can do that require a minimum of social interactions. No club meetings, no conventions, no field days for you my friend, just a ton of fun projects and activities for those who prefer things to be short and to the point.If you are not really into social media, would prefer a root canal to the yearly office party, and want something to do that is just as fun as it is intellectually challenging, then grab a copy of this book today and learn what all you can do in amateur radio!
Author: Brian Schell
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-03-26
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9781545553732
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Practical, What-You-Need-to-Know Guide to Getting on DMR. DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) is a powerful system for linking the worlds of amateur radio and the Internet. You can link your handheld radio to repeaters, individuals, or talk groups located anywhere in the world, quickly and easily. And because it's all digital, you get crystal-clear sound. The book covers the setup and use of one of the most inexpensive and popular DMR radios, the Tytera MD-380 handheld radio. Inside you'll find step-by-step tutorials on how to setup, program, and use your radio. DMR has never been more accessible! This short book gives you a simple step-by-step walkthrough of all the options to set up your DMR station using a large number of screenshots and examples. The whole process is detailed, from registering your call sign with the DMarc network to programming your ID and talk groups, digital contacts, zone lists, and more. Once that's done, you can start making your first calls to individuals, ham repeaters, or world-wide talk groups.
Author: Dan Romanchik
Publisher:
Published: 2018-07
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780983221630
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStudy guide for the Technician Class amateur radio license exam.
Author: Elpidio Latorilla
Publisher:
Published: 2009-10-07
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 1440445982
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis authoritative and well-researched book is the only one that will give all of the most important and reliable information on VHF antenna construction techniques. This unique book offers a superb collection of detailed, easy-to-follow, fully illustrated, and tested designs, covering such types of antennas as: omnidirectional antennas, gain-omni antennas, gain-directed beams, portable antennas, Yagi antennas, stacked arrays, stacked collinears, wideband-omni antennas. Packed with detailed drawings, plans, schematics, instructions, material lists, formulas, tips and tricks.Plus, the reader is given and extra chapter on converting the designs for other frequency bands, making it profitable not just for amateurs, but for professionals as well.
