{"product_id":"ham-radio-for-dummies-isbn-9781119695608","title":"Ham Radio For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRespond to the call of ham radio \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDespite 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!   \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf one or more of these benefits is of interest to you, then good news: the new edition of \u003ci\u003eHam Radio For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up and organize your station \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate with people around the world \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrep for and pass the FCC exam \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTune into the latest tech, such as digital mode operating  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether 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!  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Assumptions about You 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Ham Radio 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Getting Acquainted with Ham Radio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Ham Radio around the World 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning into Ham Radio 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing electronics and technology 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining the ham radio community 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadiosport — Competing with Ham Radio 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating through Ham Radio Contacts 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRagchews 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNets 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCitizen Science and HamSCI 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Getting a Handle on Ham Radio Technology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know Basic Ham Radio Gear 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Basic Ham Radio Station 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic stations 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Technologies 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Fundamentals of Radio Waves 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequency and wavelength 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe radio spectrum 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Mother Nature 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing nature affecting radio waves 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming radio noise 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Finding Other Hams: Your Support Group\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding and Being a Mentor 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteracting in Online Communities 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial media and blogs 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVideos, podcasts, and webinars 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmail reflectors 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline training and instruction 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb portals 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining Radio Clubs 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding and choosing a club 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipating in meetings 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting more involved 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the ARRL 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eARRL benefits to you 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eARRL benefits to the hobby 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eARRL benefits to the public 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Part in Specialty Groups 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the Air — IOTA, SOTA, and POTA 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYoung Hams — YOTA 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetitive clubs 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandiham 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAMSAT 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTAPR 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYLRL 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQRP clubs 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending Hamfests and Conventions 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding and preparing for hamfests 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying equipment at hamfests 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding conventions and conferences 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Wading through the Licensing Process 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Understanding the Licensing System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Acquainted with the Amateur Service 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFCC rules 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHam radio frequency allocations 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning about Types of Licenses 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnician class 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral class 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmateur Extra class 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrandfathered classes 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Licensed 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying the exam questions 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking your license exam 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolunteer examiner coordinators 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolunteer examiners 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving Your New Call Sign 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCall-sign prefixes and suffixes 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClass and call sign 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Preparing for Your License Exam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Grip on the Technician Exam 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Study Resources 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLicensing classes 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBooks, websites, and videos 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline practice exams 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating Your Mentor 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Taking the Exam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Exams 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic in-person exams 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemote exams 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExams at events 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam sessions in homes and online 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding an Exam Session 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistering with the Universal Licensing System (ULS) 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Exam Day 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to have with you 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to expect 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do after the exam 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Obtaining Your License and Call Sign\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompleting Your Licensing Paperwork 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Your Call Sign 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching the ULS database 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching other websites for call signs 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinting your license 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying with your new privileges 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Your Own Call Sign 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching for available call signs 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying for a vanity call sign 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Your License 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Hamming It Up 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Receiving Signals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning by Listening 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out where to listen 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how bands are organized 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Your Receiver 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning and scanning with channels 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuous tuning with a knob 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftware-controlled tuning 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening on VHF and UHF 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening on HF 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing beacon networks and contact maps 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving Signals 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving FM voice 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving SSB voice 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving digital voice 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving digital or data modes 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving Morse code 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Basic Operating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Contacts (QSOs) 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon parts of contacts 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasual contacts 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNets and talk groups — On-the-air meetings 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContests and DXing — Radiosport 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow contacts get started 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining a contact 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFailing to make contact 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuring a contact 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling CQ 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasual Conversation — Ragchewing 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing where to chew 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying a ragchewer 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling CQ for a ragchew 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Repeater and Simplex Contacts 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding repeater basics 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a repeater contact 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing access control 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous repeater features 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing your signal 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up your radio 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a simplex contact 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital Voice Systems 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHF digital voice 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVHF\/UHF digital voice 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital repeater networks 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe DMR system 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasual Operating on HF 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHF bands 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking good times to operate 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContacts on CW and digital modes 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Public Service Operating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining a Public Service Group 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a public service group 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolunteering for ARES 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Emergencies and Disasters 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing who 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing where 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing how 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating in Emergencies and Disasters 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting an accident or other incident 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking and responding to distress calls 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding Public Service 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeather monitoring and SKYWARN 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParades and charity events 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipating in Nets 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking in and out 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchanging information 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTactical call signs 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadio discipline 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital Message Networks 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinlink — email by radio 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAREDN 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNBEMS 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Operating Specialties\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Digital 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital definitions 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWSJT modes — fast and slow 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFT8 and FT4 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePSK31 and PSK63 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadioteletype (RTTY) 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-WSJT MFSK modes 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePACTOR, ARDOP, and VARA 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacket radio 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPRS and tracking 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDXing — Chasing Distant Stations 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVHF\/UHF DXing with a Technician license 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHF DXing with a General license 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Part in Radio Contests 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a contest 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating in a contest 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChasing Awards 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding awards and special events 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogging contacts for awards 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying for awards 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering Morse Code (CW) 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Morse correctly 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopying the code 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePounding brass — sending Morse 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking code contacts 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQRP (Low Power) and Portable Operating 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started with QRP 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortable operating 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirection-finding (ARDF) 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating via Satellites 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting grounded in satellite basics 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing satellites 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing Things: Image Communication 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlow-scan television 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFast-scan television 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Building and Operating a Station That Works 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Getting on the Air\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a Station? 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Your Station 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding what you want to do 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding how to operate 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Radio 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllocating your resources 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftware defined radios 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadios for VHF and UHF operating 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadios for HF operating 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiltering and noise 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an Antenna 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeam antennas 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVHF\/UHF antennas 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHF antennas 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed line and connectors 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting Your Antenna 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntennas and trees 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMasts and tripods 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTowers 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotators 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStation Accessories 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMikes, keys, and keyers 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntenna system gadgets 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital mode interfaces 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemote Control Stations 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemote control rules 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing a remote control station 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrading Your Station 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Organizing a Home Station\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning Your Station 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a station notebook 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding in ergonomics 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing some example ham stations 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding in RF and Electrical Safety 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical safety 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRF exposure 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst aid 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrounding and Bonding 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAC and DC power 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLightning 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRF management 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Computers in Your Ham Station\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Type of Computers Do Hams Use? 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindows 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinux 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMacintosh 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAndroid and iOS 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrocontrollers 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do Ham Computers Do? 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftware-defined radio 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWSJT-X and fldigi 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadio and remote control 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardware considerations 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a Log of Your Contacts 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaper logging 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer logging 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubmitting a contest log 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfirming Your Contacts 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQSL cards 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQSLing electronically 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect QSLing 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing QSL managers 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBureaus and QSL services 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying for awards 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Operating Away from Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 341\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile Stations 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHF mobile radios 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile installations 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile antennas 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortable Operating 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortable antennas 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortable power 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eField Day 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eField Day “gotchas” 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Hands-On Radio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 359\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring Tools and Components 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance tools 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepair and building tools 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents for repairs and building 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Your Station 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverall Troubleshooting 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting Your Station 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower problems 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRF problems 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperational problems 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting RF Interference 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with interference to other equipment 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with interference to your equipment 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Equipment from a Kit 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Equipment from Scratch 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 385\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ham Radio Jargon — Say What? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e387\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpoken Q-signals 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContesting or Radiosport 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntenna Varieties 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed Lines 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntenna Tuners 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepeater Operating 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrid Squares 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterference and Noise 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnector Parts 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolar and Geomagnetic Activity 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Technical Fundamentals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 395\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Units and Symbols 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOhm’s Law 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecibels 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttenuation, Loss, and Gain 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBandwidth 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilters 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntenna Patterns 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStanding Wave Ratio (SWR) 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattery Characteristics 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatellite Tracking 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Tips for Masters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 405\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to Everything 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning How It Works 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the Protocol 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Your Axe Sharp 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice to Make Perfect 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying Attention to Detail 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What You Don’t Know 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Radio Discipline 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Small Improvements Continuously 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp Others and Accept Help from Others 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWard Silver,\u003c\/b\u003e NØAX, has been a ham since 1972 when he ear­ned his Novice license. 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