Ham Radio For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

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. Thats 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 worldand 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, its enjoyable for good, old-fashioned tech geek reasonsfiddling 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 NAX)contributing editor with the American Radio Relay Leaguepatches you in on everything from getting the right equipment and building your station (it doesnt have to be expensive) to the intricacies of Morse code and Ohms 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, youll 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 youre 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 alikeand will keep you happily hamming it up for years!