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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.