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Getting Started with Ham Radio -- Get on the air now! A guide to your first Amateur Radio station.

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Ham Radio for Dummies

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  • Table of Contents

    Introduction.

    Part I: What Is Ham Radio All About?

    Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted with Ham Radio.
    Chapter 2: Getting a Handle on Ham Radio Technology.
    Chapter 3: Finding Other Hams: Your Support Group.

    Part II: Wading through the Licensing Process.

    Chapter 4: Figuring Out the Licensing System.
    Chapter 5: Studying for Your License.
    Chapter 6: Taking the Test.
    Chapter 7: Obtaining Your License and Call Sign.

    Part III: Hamming It Up.

    Chapter 8: Making Contact.
    Chapter 9: Casual Operating.
    Chapter 10: Operating with Intent.
    Chapter 11: Specialties.

    Part IV: Building and Operating a Station That Works.

    Chapter 12: Getting on the Air.
    Chapter 13: Organizing Your Shack.
    Chapter 14: Housekeeping (Logs and QSLs).
    Chapter 15: Hands-On Radio.

    Part V: The Part of Tens.

    Chapter 16: Ten Secrets for Beginners.
    Chapter 17: Ten Secrets of the Masters.
    Chapter 18: Ten First Station Tips.
    Chapter 19: Ten Easy Ways to Have Fun on the Radio.
    Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Give Back to Ham Radio.

    Part VI: Appendixes.

    Appendix A: Glossary.
    Appendix B: The Best References.

    Index.



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