"A unique and fascinating hobby, Amateur Radio involves millions of people around the world. The Foundation Licence is the stepping stone that put it within the reach of anyone, no matter what age or gender. ... This manual contains all the information needed for the Foundation Licence is an easy to use and understand format. It is not simply a textbook: it provides insight into technical basics, receivers, transmitters, how radio waves travel, antennas and band planning. ... The aim is to help you operate an amateur station safely and with the correct procedure."--Back cover.

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. 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!

Amateur radio has an almost endless number of facets. Some are a century old while others only became possible this year. What is out there now and how do you start? Both questions are answered in 99 things you can do with Amateur Radio, a new book by Peter Parker VK3YE. 99 things you can do with Amateur Radio is an ideal primer for the beginner. It tells you things your class instructor probably didn't have time to cover. Try some of the facets suggested. Be amazed with what you can do even with an entry-level licence and simple equipment. Newcomers to radio aren't the only ones to benefit. If you've been licensed for a while 99 things you can do with Amateur Radio makes a good refresher on new modes and challenges now available. Each specialty has a page. Included is an overview, description and advice on obtaining further information. The writing is clear and many pictures are provided. It doesn't have to be read from start to finish. Instead you can start at any page. This makes it ideal to read while in the shack or on your portable device when you've got a few minutes to kill. 99 things you can do with Amateur Radio is an ebook readable on most devices. It's the author's fourth, following on from the top-selling Minimum QRP, Hand-carried QRP Antennas and Getting back into Amateur Radio titles.

Gordon West study manual for entry level FCC amateur radio Technician Class license for exams valid from 7/1/2003 through 6/30/2007.

1400 terms...1600 definitions...hundreds of web links so you can learn more! This is the most comprehensive Ham Radio glossary ever compiled. Any pursuit that mankind might adopt quickly develops its own language, its proprietary jargon, its own semi-secret dialect fully understood only by its most avid and serious practitioners. The hobby of Amateur Radio, now entering its second century--and as vibrant and exciting as ever--is a good example. But now, for the first time, a complete and easy-to-use dictionary is available, ready for quick reference. This book, compiled by best-selling author, award-winning broadcaster, and active Ham enthusiast Don Keith N4KC, is intended for use by newcomers or those just getting interested in Ham Radio. But it is also a valuable resource for old-timers, too. New words pop up all the time whether it is on the air, in periodicals, or in Ham Radio groups. Technology and on-air operating events continually introduce new words into the lexicon. Hams have such a wide variety of options they may pursue that even the most active operators often need to quickly look up a term. The maker movement and maker faire popularity are also attracting many newcomers to the hobby and this glossary is an invaluable asset to those as well. So here it is, THE Amateur Radio Dictionary, the most comprehensive glossary of Ham Radio terms ever compiled. Keep it near your operating position, use it when you encounter a term that is new to you. And get the most from this fascinating hobby!

Here's a refreshing new All Ham And No Spam® approach to passing the General Class test. The test is multiple choice and the other study guides take you through the 432 possible questions including all four answers for each question. But, three of the four answers are WRONG! You are reading 1,296 wrong answers and that is both confusing and frustrating. The Easy Way is a concise explanation of every question with only the right answers. There are also hints and cheats that help you remember. The right answers will pop right out when you take the test. The wrong answers will look strange because you have never seen them. Don't slog through all those wrong answers. Do it The Easy Way.

Memorizing answers is hard. Learning is easy! The Fast Track to Your Technician Ham Radio License explains the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer on the Amateur Radio exam so you'll understand and remember the subject matter. Created by an experienced ham and adult educator, it's like having your own, patient, experienced, good-humored mentor for the exam. Technician is the entry-level ham radio license that lets you operate on all ham channels from 30 MHz up, which includes the very popular VHF and UHF bands. To get your license you must pass a multiple-choice test. The Technician license test consists of 35 questions drawn from a pool of about 350. Memorizing the answers to 350 questions is difficult, but The Fast Track makes getting your license easy by explaining the logic behind each correct answer. It's simple: When you understand the material, you remember the answers and pass the test. Best of all, once you've passed your exam you'll have a solid grounding in ham radio basics. - Includes every possible question and every answer - Correct answers clearly marked in bold - Precise instructions for how to locate a testing session, how to prepare, and even what to bring -- and what not to bring -- to the test. - All technical topics explained in clear, plain language, most with illustrations - Step by step instructions to solve all the math problems, complete with exactly which keys to press on your calculator for each problem - Test taking strategies - Hints to easily solve many questions and avoid the traps in the test - Written in "learning order," not just the order of the official question bank. - Covers questions that will be used until June 30, 2018. -Nearly 300 pages packed with information