{"product_id":"two-way-radios-and-scanners-for-dummies-isbn-9780764595820","title":"Two-Way Radios and Scanners For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover a fun new hobby with helpful possibilities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Get directions, talk to folks overseas, or find out whether the fish are biting\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Want to check out the morning news in London, help out in emergencies, or tune in to the big race? Two-way radios open up a world of possibilities - literally. This handy guide tells you about the equipment you need, fills you in on radio etiquette, shows you how to stay legal, and gives you lots of cool ideas for family-friendly radio activities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Discover how to\u003cbr\u003e * Use the right radio lingo\u003cbr\u003e * Choose and operate different types of radios\u003cbr\u003e * Get a license if you need one\u003cbr\u003e * Communicate in emergencies\u003cbr\u003e * Program a scanner\u003cbr\u003e * Tune in to sporting events \u003cp\u003e Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Making Radio a Hobby, a Habit, or a Helper 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Two-Way Radios at Home, Work, and Play 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Listening In: Scanning and Shortwave Listening 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Getting Technical with Your Radio 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go From Here 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Making Radio a Habit, a Hobby, or a Helper 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Introducing Radios and the Wireless World 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How Radios Fit into a Wireless World 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadios, PCs, and phones — Oh, my! 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy get enthusiastic about radio? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating person to person 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating in an emergency 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing your radio for fun 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting radios to work 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Radio’s Unique (And Magical) Forms 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You Can Do with a Radio 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoger: Sharing information 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing your radio at work 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening in with a scanner 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChasing broadcasts 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Radio Rules and Regulations 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Training (If You Need To) 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBooks and videos 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline training 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn-person training 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou, Too, Can Build and Fix Your Own Radio 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLimitations on opening the hood 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKits and homebrewing 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Discovering the Art and Science of Radio 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing the Wave: How Radio Waves Work 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing frequency 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring frequency across the spectrum 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding wavelengths 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting From Here to There: Propagation 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSignals on the ground and in the sky 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflections 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe weather, the sun, and the seasons 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You Hear Is What You Get: Modulation 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmplitude modulation (AM) 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequency modulation (FM) 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms of Endearment: Using the Language of Radio 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding controls and features 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe antenna 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe contact 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Making Radio Fit Your Life 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing What Makes Radio Services and Allocations Different 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacterizing services by frequency and modulation 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacterizing services based on equipment limitations 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Two-Way Radio Services 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Between the Services 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying Equipment to Fit Your Budget 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a License When You Need To 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho made them king? — The FCC 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistering with the FCC online 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing the ULS and applying for a new license 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColoring Inside the Lines: Basic Rules 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBroadcasting (one-way transmissions) 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying your station 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing power and antenna limits 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying your radio 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding naughty talk 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Find All the Rules and Regulations 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Two-Way Radios at Home, Work, and Play 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: A Radio in Your Pocket: FRS\/GMRS Radios 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the FRS and GMRS Services 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a GMRS License 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Basic Radio Features 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating controls 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndicators 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing privacy codes 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRings and beeps 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable of Contents ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Operating Skills 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding the radio correctly 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a PTT radio 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning how to speak 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a headset 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScanning 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing call signs 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipating in public communications 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Your Radio at Public Events and Places 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Your Radio in the Great Outdoors 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing Your Range 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepeating Yourself 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Radio 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRange: Specifications versus reality 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBatteries: Buying packs or individual cells? 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarranty and reliability 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther options to consider 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGMRS-specific options 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Antennas and Accessories 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntennas and cables 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrophones 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeadphones and headsets 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBike and motorcycle accessories 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattery chargers and power adapters 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Breaker, Breaker: Using Citizens Band 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCB Basics 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting help from experienced users 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the lowdown on licenses and requirements 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing CB frequencies and channels 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Uses for Your CB Radio 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting To Know Your Radio 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnder control: Knobs and switches 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping an eye on indicators 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a gander at the back panel 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLittle extras for higher-end radios 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating Your CB 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving your first CB transmissions 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling noises and interference 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your initial communications test 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking a handle 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning communications basics 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Out and About with Your CB 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Your CB for Emergency Communications 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping on the CB Channel 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding your SWR meter 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSounding great: Microphone madness 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and using antennas 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating on the Right Side of the Law 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo-Way Radios \u0026amp; Scanners For Dummies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Communicating in Emergencies 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatching Radios and Emergencies 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding who you plan to talk to 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrioritizing the what and why 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirming up how and when you’ll communicate 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilling in the blanks 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Ready 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking and Responding to Calls for Help 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a call for help 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceiving a call for help 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisaster Response 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Makes Perfect 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Workaday Wireless: Business Radio Services 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Right Business Radio Service 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulti-Use Radio Service: MURS 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivate Land Mobile Radio Services 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Professional Radio Service Provider 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadio system terms 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying in touch with dot and star channels even when you’re itinerant 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLicensing your business radio 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating Your Business Radio 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Ladies and Gentlemen, Ships at Sea: Marine Radio 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing VHF Harbor and Waterway Radio 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your marine VHF radio controls 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a marine VHF radio 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an antenna for your marine VHF radio 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Marine Radio’s Advanced Features 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital Selective Calling (DSC) 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutomatic Identification System (AIS) 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaltwater Communications: HF Marine Radio 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your distress channels 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating a marine HF SSB radio 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a marine HF radio and antenna 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Marine Radio Do’s and Don’ts 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming Basic Radio Tasks in the Water 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatellite Radio and Marine E-mail 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting That License 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Citizen Wireless: Amateur Radio 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning In Ham Radio Today 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHam radio core values 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon ham radio activities 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing electronics and technology 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Ham Bands 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding shortwave hams 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVHF, UHF, and microwave signals 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Ticket: The Ham Kind 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding why an exam is required 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for the exam 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing which exam to take 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Listening In: Scanning and Shortwave Listening 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: One Adam 12: Scanner Basics 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening: Oh, the Signals You’ll Hear 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting scanner basics 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing channels and services 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing AM, FM, and digital signals 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimplex communications and repeaters 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDispatch versus one-to-one communication 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Radio Population 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness users 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernment users 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMilitary users 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHobbyists and other individual users 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic and private aviation users 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning How to Use A Scanner 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling basic controls and use 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring your scanner 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Rules of Scanning 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrunking Systems 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining trunking 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing your scanner to monitor calls on a trunked system 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramming Your Scanner 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding frequencies 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a PC with your scanner 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Scanners and Antennas 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Scanning Public Service and Safety Radio Transmissions 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking Down Your Local Government 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring and saving data on your computer 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransferring data to your scanner software 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScanning Trunked Systems 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotorola Type I 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotorola Type II 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEDACS and LTR 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up a Trunked System on Your Scanner 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCracking Codes and Learning Lingo 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping, Not Hindering 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Radio Aloft: Aviation Radio Transmissions 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivity on the Aviation Bands 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Frequencies 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGround Control to Major Tom: Airport Operations 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to Air Traffic Between Airports 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrangling Your Parrot: Aviation Jargon 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Radios in Uniform: Government Radio Transmissions 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScanning the Military 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding military facilities 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding armed forces facilities 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring military aviation communications 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing Civilian Agencies 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Away from the Radio: Following the Rules of Sensible Scanning 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Radio in Action: Recreational Radio Transmissions 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Scanner to the Races 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering what you can hear 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the inside track on frequencies 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a racing scanner 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinging It at Air Shows and Fly-Ins 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting airfield communications 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening in on performer communications 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Your Radio on the Run and into the Crowd 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing your radio at a race 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing radio technology at a concert or convention 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Right Accessories 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to Get Involved? 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScanning Tips 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Surfing the Air World: Shortwave Listening 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Shortwave Broadcasters 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to amateur radio on SW bands 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring commercial, government, and military broadcasts 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing shortwaves to receive data and miscellaneous signals 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and Using SW Radios and Antennas 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a radio 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing common SW radio controls 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo-Way Radios \u0026amp; Scanners For Dummies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a shortwave antenna 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding your own antenna 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding SW equipment vendors 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShortwave Signal Propagation 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHops, skips, and jumps: Understanding how the ionosphere affects propagation 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding other atmospheric conditions that affect propagation 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing World Time 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Program Guide 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfirming Your Reception 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding the right information in your QSL 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting station addresses 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSWL Web References 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Getting Technical with Your Radio 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Building Your Radio Toolbox 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring the Right Tools 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbsolutely required tools 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot absolutely required, but certainly handy, tools 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding bargain toolsets 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning tools you must have 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a toolbox 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking Stuff 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking extra adapters and connecters 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking other odds and ends 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mechanics of Stocking Spare Parts over Time 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Education and Training 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting freebies from manufacturers and retailers 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting individual or club Web sites 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting information from books 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking online courses 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: A Spark of Electronic Know-How 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Relationship between Amps, Volts, Watts, and Ohms 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring current 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding voltage basics 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating power 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing resistance 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking calculations with Ohm’s law 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWires, Cables, and Connecters 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWires 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCables and Cords 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecters 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Safety Issues 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo-Way Radios \u0026amp; Scanners For Dummies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Installing Radios Right 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Your Radio at Home 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a safe radio environment 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up your very own radio central 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessories 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a computer to your radio operation 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the right furniture 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing antennas and feedlines 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your Mobile Installation Rolling 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding vehicle radio safety issues 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a power supply for your car radio 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a home for the radio in your car 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing antennas and feedlines in the car 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and Installing Connectors 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrimp terminals 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRF connectors 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Getting a Charge Out of Batteries 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Battery Basics 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAh Introducing Amp Hours and Characteristic Voltage 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisposable Batteries versus Rechargeable Batteries 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisposable batteries 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRechargeable batteries 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the World of Battery Packs 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing Basic Battery Tips 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdhering to the Rules of Battery Safety 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharging and discharging batteries safely 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring and handling batteries with care 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafely disposing of batteries 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Putting Your Computer to Work 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sure Your PC and Radio Are Compatible 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining software compatibility 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining hardware compatibility 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecoding signals 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Signal Interface 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Connection 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up the control connection 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up the radio audio and keying connection 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting the sound card 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the levels 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting Your Computer and Your Radio 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon radio problem #1 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon radio problem #2 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do if you still have a problem 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Troubleshooting Your Radio 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHunting the Wily Mr Murphy 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProsecuting Power Problems 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnticipating and preventing ac power problems 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with dc power problems 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Operating Problems 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBanishing Noise 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeutralizing power line noise 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngling around appliance noise 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNullifying noise from engines 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttacking atmospheric noise 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Interference 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceived interference 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding being the cause of interference 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting the Radio Doctor 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 327\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Radio Secrets 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening Rules 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking Louder Doesn’t Do You Any Good 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s All in the Antenna 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe FCC Does, Too, Care 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Your Radio Correctly the First Time 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Hot Spot 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for the Worst 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting What You Pay For 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the Ten Count 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering the Best Way to Relax 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Ten Emergency Tips 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Your Radio Regularly 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Yourself under Control 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplying Just the Facts 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Smart with Resources 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Where to Tune 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Advantage of Geography 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Everything Down and Keeping It Short 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the Plan 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Buddy System 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice, Practice, Practice 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24: Ten Radio First-Aid Techniques 337\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResetting the Radio 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing Lost Antennas 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting the Wrong Batteries to the Right Use 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixing a Faulty Pushbutton 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking around a Broken Speaker 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSplicing Together Torn Wires 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking through Wind and Noise 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRescuing an Immersed Radio 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding an Emergency Charger 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Do with the Tools around You 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 25: Ten New Ways to Have Fun with Your Radio 341\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirection Finding 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHilltopping 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting Coverage Tests: Can You Hear Me Now? 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing on a Radio Scavenger Hunt 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRiding at a Radio Rodeo 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Radio Scoreboards 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to a Hamfest 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeather Watching 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWildlife Tracking 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining a Club 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Glossary 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eH. Ward Silver\u003c\/b\u003e has experienced a 20-year career as an electrical engineer developing instrumentation and medical electronics. He also spent 8 years in broadcasting, both programming and engineering. In 2000, he turned to teaching and writing as a second career, producing \u003ci\u003eHam Radios For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e in 2004. He supports Seattle University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in laboratory instruction. He is an avid Amateur Radio operator, Extra Class, first licensed in 1972. Each month, his columns and articles can be found in the national ham radio magazine, \u003ci\u003eQST,\u003c\/i\u003e published by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). He is the author of the ARRL’s online courses in Antenna Design and Construction, Analog Electronics, and Digital Electronics. When not in front of a computer screen, you will find him working on his mandolin technique and compositions.  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