The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual with one-year ARRL membership. Includes monthly delivery of QST magazine.
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First edition, fifth printing. © 2006-2009, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

• Select radios and antennas.
• Explore operating modes: voice, Morse code, digital and more.
• Assemble your station.

Contents:

Your First Radio. Advice on choosing a transceiver and power supply that fits your budget and operating style.

The Antenna--The Most Important Part of Your Station. Practical information to help you choose and install economical, yet effective, antennas.

Propagation--The Science of How Signals Travel. Get the most from your station by understanding how HF and VHF signals travel.

Using Your Voice on the HF Bands. Advice on making your first voice contacts.

Code Conversations. Advice on using Morse code on the air.

The Digital Universe. How to set up a station for digital operating.

Chasing Contacts and Wallpaper (awards). Enjoying the sport of on-the-air contesting. Also, earning awards such as DXCC, WAS and more.

FM: "No Static at All." How to operate FM on the VHF and UHF bands (including repeaters).

"Weak" Signals and the World Above 50 MHz. Operating SSB, CW and digital modes above 50 MHz.

First edition, second printing. © 2006. Published by American Radio Relay League (ARRL).

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The chart is also available for free download (PDF) in color or black and white.

© 2007. Published by ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio.

Also available: US Amateur Radio Bands - ARRL Frequency Chart(50 pk)

© 2007. Published by ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio.

by Joel Hallas, W1ZR

FINALLY--an introduction to radio FOR EVERYONE!--what it does and how it does it.
Basic Radio reveals the key building blocks of radio: receivers; transmitters; antennas; propagation and their applications to telecommunications; radionavigation; and radiolocation. This book includes simple, build-it-yourself projects to turn theory into practice--helping reinforce key subject matter.

Basic Radio brings the magic of radio to life!

WHO NEEDS THIS BOOK?
Basic Radio builds upon knowledge of elementary electronic concepts as presented in ARRL’s Understanding Basic Electronics or a similar course. This book will provide the foundation in radio theory and practice necessary for anyone undertaking more advanced topics such as those presented in The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications.

Also available:
Understanding Basic Electronics
Basic Antennas--Understanding Practical Antennas and Designs

256 page. First edition. © 2005, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

By Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR

Basic Antennas is a comprehensive introduction to antennas--basic concepts, practical designs, and details of easy-to-build antennas. You’ll learn how to make antennas that really work! This book will provide a foundation in antenna theory and design necessary for anyone undertaking more advanced topics such as those presented in The ARRL Antenna Book.

Includes:

Also available:

First edition. © 2008, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

If you’re an active ham radio operator, you probably have a story about your first radio contact. Many hams remember that experience even more than their first license examination. That’s because operating is fun and exciting!

The ARRL Operating Manual for Radio Amateurs is the most complete book about Amateur Radio operating. It was written to help guide you through the dozens of ways hams communicate with each other. It contains information that every ham needs:

Beginners – explore the broad range of ham radio activities, practices and events.
Intermediate hams – sharpen your skills, earn awards and participate in contests.
Experienced hams – find frequently needed references, details on new technology, and new ways to enjoy your favorite activities.

New Edition - Extensively Updated! This 9th edition is the BIGGEST revision in years! Over 80% of the content has been completely re-written. You'll enjoy the latest information!

Contents

• Amateur Radio — All About Operating
  
• VHF/UHF — FM, Repeaters, Digital Voice and Data, SSB and CW
  
• Emergency Communications
  
• Traffic Handling — Getting the Message Through
  
• DXing — Contacting Those Faraway Places
  
• Contesting — Competitive Wireless
  
• HF Digital Communications
  
• Image Communications
  
• Amateur Satellites
  
• The FCC Rules and You — Operating Legally, Safely, and Appropriately
  
• Operating Awards
  
• References — Call Sign Prefix List, Antenna Bearing Maps, Abbreviations, and much more.

352 Pages. Ninth edition. © 2007, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Lots and lots of real world, practical antennas you can BUILD YOURSELF!

Contents:
• Chapter 1: Your First VHF Antenna
• Chapter 2: Your First HF Antenna
• Chapter 3: Facts About Transmission Lines
• Chapter 4: Antenna Masts and Supports
• Chapter 5: HF Verticals
• Chapter 6: More Simple and Fun Antennas for VHF and UHF
• Chapter 7: More HF Dipoles
• Chapter 8: Dual-Band VHF/UHF Antennas
• Chapter 9: An HF Vertical That Needs No Radials--Try the HVD
• Chapter 10: Yet More HF Dipoles
• Chapter 11: More Facts About Feed Lines
• Chapter 12: A Potpourri of Antenna Ideas
• Chapter 13: VHF Beam Antennas
• Chapter 14: Towers
• Chapter 15: HF Beam Antennas
• Chapter 16: Getting the Most Out of Your Antenna

First edition, second printing. © 2002-2005, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Written in an easy-to-understand style for electronics beginners, Understanding Basic Electronics is also for those who want to brush up on electronics principles. Loaded with illustrations, the book starts with math skills and progresses to dc and ac electronics principles. It concludes with clear, simple explanations of how components like diodes, transistors and integrated circuits work.

Also available:
Basic Radio--Understanding the Key Building Blocks
Basic Antennas--Understanding Practical Antennas and Design

320 pages. First edition, seventh printing. © 1992-2006, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

• The Components of Electricity
• Volt-Ohm-Meter Basics (Measuring Electricity
• Circuit Diagrams Basics (Electronic Roadmaps)
• The Resistor
• Ohm's Law
• The Capacitor
• The Inductor
• The Diode
• The Transistor (Electronic Valves)

The topics up to and including Ohm's Law are considered the most basic and are covered in detail. The remaining topics cover additional fundamental components of basic electronics, however they receive only brief coverage.

The course can be presented in platform discussion, guided practice, and open question format as the material dictates.

The recommended reference for this course is Understanding Basic Electronics, sold separately.

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by Cathleen Shamieh, Gordon McComb

You can make all sorts of things, once you understand what electronics is and how it works. With Electronics for Dummies you'll explore the basic concepts of electronics and how electricity functions. You'll learn how to harness it and put it to work, what tools you need to build circuits, what you can make with them, and how to do it safely. Begin building your electronics workbench, creating cool projects, and having fun with electronics projects right away!

Discover how to:

Also available:
Ham Radio for Dummies
Two-Way Radios & Scanners for Dummies

432 pages. Second edition. © 2009, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer, hobbyist, or student, this book will turn you on to real-world electronics. It quickly covers the essentials, and then focuses on the how-to instead of theory. It covers:

This book really connects with readers! With lots of photos and step-by-step explanations, this book will have you connecting electronic components in no time! In fact, it includes fun ideas for great projects you can build in 30 minutes or less. You’ll be amazed! Then you can tackle cool robot projects that will amaze your friends! (The book gives you lots to choose from.)

Students will find this a great reference and supplement to the typical dry, dull textbook. So whether you just want to bone up on electronics or want to get things hooked up, souped up, or fixed up,...whether you’re interested in ham radio, fixing old electronic equipment, understanding guitar fuzz amps, or tinkering with robots, Electronics For Dummies is your quick connection to the stuff you need to know.

Also available:
Ham Radio for Dummies
Two-Way Radios & Scanners for Dummies

After reading this book, you'll want Basic Radio.

432 pages. © 2005, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Expert advice for radio operating on the go!

Amateur Radio on the Move is filled with advice from people with lots of hands-on, practical experience with the joys, as well as the problems and pitfalls, of mobile radio operating.

Use this ARRL book to find out what to do, and what not to do!

• Radios you can use mobile
• Getting power to run a radio
• Installation tips
• Safety
• Antennas for mobiling
• Getting rid of the noise
• Operating hints and tips
• Software

First edition, © 2005, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

Shortwave Listeners (SWL-ers) have long enjoyed this most popular guide to World Band Radio! Passport explains it all - how to get started, what to buy, where to tune. There are more than 100 countries reaching out every day with news, music, sports and entertainment. With Passport as your guide, you'll have the world at your fingertips.

Includes:

2009 edition. © 2008, published by International Broadcasting Services, Ltd.

QST‘s popular column, Hints & Kinks, brings together the best of Amateur Radio tips and techniques--antennas, weekend projects, shack accessories and operating. This 17th edition of Hints and Kinks for the Radio Amateur includes all of those contributions published from 2003 and 2004 QSTs. In addition, you’ll find articles included from the columns The Doctor is IN and Hands-On Radio. Use these items to learn more about a new mode, or to find your next construction project!

Contents

Quick access to information and software:

The content on this CD-ROM is divided into topic folders. See the README file for complete contents. Please note that the ARRL does not support the software in this collection. For support questions, please contact the program authors directly.

Minimum System Requirements: A 400 MHz Pentium PC with 256 MBytes of RAM and Microsoft^® Windows^® XP or Windows 2000.

Also available:
The ARRL Emergency Communication Handbook

CD-ROM. © 2006, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

This book encompasses the Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Course—Level I manual, but adds a substantial amount of additional material.

CONTENTS

The book also includes a large appendix with more useful information about the ARRL Field Organization, the WinLink 2000 system and much more!

Also available:
Emergency Power for Radio Communications
The ARRL Emergency Communication Library v. 1.0

First edition, third printing, 2007. © 2005-2007, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

You can be a lifesaver while you make new friends.
Find out about ham radio and join the fun!

Hams do cool things like talking to folks around the world and helping with communications during emergencies. Here’s the scoop, including licensing requirements and how to set up a station. And if you’re already licensed, this book will help you start sounding (and feeling) like a pro!

The Dummies Way

Discover how to:
o Understand ham jargon
o Communicate on the air
o Prepare for the license exam
o Set up a radio shack
o Help in an emergency or natural disaster
o Be a ham on the go

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About the author: Ward Silver is an electrical engineer who’s been a licensed ham for 31 years. His ham radio call sign is N0AX. He is a contributing editor and columnist for QST, the monthly magazine for ham operators published by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL--The national association for AMATEUR RADIO).

380 pages. © 2004, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Are you new to radio? This book will help you discover a fun new hobby with helpful possibilities. Get directions, talk to folks around town, or find out whether the fish are biting. Want to check out the morning news in London, help out in emergencies, or tune in to the big race? Radio opens 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.

Already a licensed ham or scanner user? Learn about alternate types of radio, such as FRS or MURS--what are the rules, really? Here is the information you need on other radio services such as Aviation, Military, and Land Mobile. Put the wideband receive capabilities of your ham rigs to work! Not found in Amateur Radio, trunking radio systems can be quite mysterious, but this book shows you how to listen in using a scanner. You’ll also find lots of references to Web sites with frequency information for local businesses and government agencies.

Are you involved in emergency communications or in training emergency volunteers? This book will broaden your understanding of the radio services that are available to the emcomm responder. Volunteers can use the book as a training manual for radio use. The frequency lists and reference Web sites are invaluable for designing a communications plan.

Discover how to

About the author: Ward Silver is an electrical engineer who’s been a licensed ham for 31 years. His ham radio call sign is N0AX. He is a contributing editor and columnist for QST, the monthly magazine for ham operators published by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL--The national association for AMATEUR RADIO).

384 pages. © 2005, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

This is a collection of the very best weekend projects from the popular Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) magazine, D-I-Y RADIO.

The Electronics and Radio Cookbook is a unique collection of electronics projects, ideal for all electronics enthusiasts and experimenters. The simple step-by step instructions also make this book ideal for DIY enthusiasts and radio amateurs seeking to build up their electronics skills and knowledge.

The projects draw on the massive enthusiasm and design know-how of the members of the Radio Society of Great Britain. The circuits themselves provide a wealth of quick, rewarding construction projects ranging from radio receivers and amplifiers to test equipment, a moisture meter, a desk microphone, a water level alarm, and Christmas tree LEDs.

319 pages. © 2001. Published by Radio Society of Great Britain and Newnes.

With the Technician Class Card Set you get the Actual Test Questions that will appear on the Technician Class License Exam. Simply read the question, decide on an answer, and flip the card over for the correct answer. The flashcards allow you to break up the learning task into smaller, more manageable segments. Save time by focusing only on the questions you don't know. When you've mastered all of the cards, you're ready to take the test!

Also available:
General Class Flash Card Set
Extra Class Flash Card Set

© 2008 Flash and Pass LLC

More and more ham radio operators are faced with installing equipment and antennas amid a flurry of modern day limitations. The need to operate a low profile Amateur Radio station may be imposed by the confines of a small home or apartment. Other hams are restricted by deeds or leases that regulate the size of the antenna they can install.

First edition readers will find this second edition contains ALL NEW material.

Low Profile Amateur Radio, second edition, includes the information you need to operate your station under many types of restrictive situations. Follow the easygoing discussions of Al Brogdon, W1AB, as he provides details for many real-life examples and techniques for a variety of low profile circumstances.

Contents:

Second edition. © 2006, The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

NEWS FLASH! FCC Drops Morse Testing for All Amateur License Classes (More Information)

The Latest Question Pools!
Includes the new Extra Class License Pool that goes into effect July 1, 2008.

Ham University contains the questions for all three FCC written exams. You can browse the questions, quiz yourself on your weak areas, or give yourself a mock exam. Select either the old or the new question pools. Includes three years of free upgrades from the date you activate it.

Complete 100% of your Morse Code Training! Learn Morse code at 5 words-per-minute, and increase your copying speed with Ham University! This CD-ROM includes 3 great ways to learn Morse code. First, there are formal lessons which introduce the code one letter at a time. Then there are exercises -- a set of typical transmissions to practice on (you set the speed). And finally there is Pentode -- a highly motivating game which makes learning the code effortless.

Free Trial Demo: Download Now. [Note: The demo version times out after 5 minutes. Order from ARRL and receive a fully-licensed version on CD-ROM.]

Also available: Ham University--Technician/General Edition, covers only the Technician exam material. Great for beginners, or anyone preparing for their first ham radio license!

Instructors! Print the special installation instructions for Amateur Radio instructors.

System Requirements: You will need a PC with a 386 or higher running Win95, Win98, Win-ME, WinNT, Win-2000/2003, WinXP, or Windows Vista plus a sound card. PLEASE NOTE, this software will not work on 64 bit computers running 64-bit editions of Windows Vista. It will, however, work on 64 or 32 bit computers running 32-bit editions of Windows Vista.

Version 2.008 for Win95-XP. Licensed "per household" with free upgrades for 3 years. © 1995-2008, by Michael F. C. Crick.

Includes:

You can browse the questions, quiz yourself on your weak areas, or give yourself a mock exam. Prepare to Pass the Test!

After you've earned your Technician or General license, this software can be easily upgraded to include the Extra Class question pool, and Morse code lessons and exercises.

Free Trial Demo: Download Now. [Note: The demo version times out after 5 minutes. Order from ARRL and receive a fully-licensed version on CD-ROM.]

Also available: Ham University--Complete Edition, covers all three Amateur Radio question pools and Morse code training.

Instructors! Print the special installation instructions for Amateur Radio instructors.

System Requirements: You will need a PC with a 386 or higher running Win95, Win98, Win-ME, WinNT, Win-2000/2003, WinXP, or Windows Vista plus a sound card. PLEASE NOTE, this software will not work on 64 bit computers running 64-bit editions of Windows Vista. It will, however, work on 64 or 32 bit computers running 32-bit editions of Windows Vista.

Ham University--Technician/General Edition. Version 2.006 for Win95-XP. Licensed "per household" with free upgrades for 3 years. © 1995-2006, by Michael F. C. Crick.

HamTestOnline™ is Web-based online training for the Amateur Radio written exams. The Technician Class Edition covers all questions and study materials for the Technician exam for a period of 2 years:

Order Now, and we'll ship your 2-year website subscription, instructions and subscription code.

Also available:
HamTestOnline General Class Edition
HamTestOnline Extra Class Edition

HamTestOnline. © 2001-2009, J. Cunningham & Assoc.

HamTestOnline™ is Web-based online training for the Amateur Radio written exams. The General Class Edition covers all questions and study materials for the General exam for a period of 2 years:

Order Now, and we'll ship your 2-year website subscription, instructions and subscription code.

Also available:
HamTestOnline Extra Class Edition

HamTestOnline. © 2001-2009, J. Cunningham & Assoc.

HamTestOnline™ is Web-based online training for the Amateur Radio written exams. The Extra Class Edition covers all questions and study materials for the Extra exam for a period of 2 years:

Order Now, and we'll ship your 2-year website subscription, instructions and subscription code.

HamTestOnline. © 2001-2009, J. Cunningham & Assoc.

QST (ISSN:0033-4812) is published monthly. It is the official journal of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL).

Each month, QST delivers product reviews, construction projects, fascinating activities and stories, news and happenings, and more--all from the world of Amateur Radio.

Subscription term: ARRL members receive QST each month.

Also available on DVD, a VHS-format videotape, extended viewing "loop" videotape, or as a free download (see below).

Narrated by former CBS news anchorman Walter Cronkite, KB2GSD. Directed by Dave Bell, W6AQ and written by Alan Kaul, W6RCL. Produced by Dave Bell, W6AQ, Alan Kaul, W6RCL, Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, Bill Baker, W1BKR and edited by Keith Glispie, WA6TFD.

Video highlights include:

• ham radio’s response on September 11, 2001
  
• ham radio’s part in helping various agencies respond to wildfires in the Western US during 2002
  
• ham radio-in-space educational initiatives

Included on this CD are three MPEG-1 video files: low-resolution, high-resolution, and low resolution with open captioning (subtitles). The low-resolution files will play well on older systems, while the high-resolution version will require a faster computer to display its better quality. Any of the files can be played by Windows Media Player, Apple Quicktime or RealPlayer software (not included) or other MPEG-1-compatible playback software. [System requirements and additional specifications].

Additional formats available:
Free download -- MPEG format
DVD -- Out-of-stock!
Videotape (VHS-format) -- order now
Videotape (VHS-format) with open captioning (subtitles) -- order now
"Loop" version (VHS-format videotape) -- order now

Also available on DVD, CD-ROM, extended viewing "loop" videotape, or as a free download (see below).

Narrated by former CBS news anchorman Walter Cronkite, KB2GSD. Directed by Dave Bell, W6AQ and written by Alan Kaul, W6RCL. Produced by Dave Bell, W6AQ, Alan Kaul, W6RCL, Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, Bill Baker, W1BKR and edited by Keith Glispie, WA6TFD.

Video highlights include:

• ham radio’s response on September 11, 2001
  
• ham radio’s part in helping various agencies respond to wildfires in the Western US during 2002
  
• ham radio-in-space educational initiatives

Additional formats available:
Free download -- MPEG format
DVD -- Out-of-stock!
CD-ROM (MPEG video format) -- Out-of-stock!
"Loop" version (VHS-format videotape) -- order now

Also available on a CD-ROM, videotape, extended viewing "loop" videotape, or as a free download (see below).

Narrated by former CBS news anchorman Walter Cronkite, KB2GSD. Directed by Dave Bell, W6AQ and written by Alan Kaul, W6RCL. Produced by Dave Bell, W6AQ, Alan Kaul, W6RCL, Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, Bill Baker, W1BKR and edited by Keith Glispie, WA6TFD.

Video highlights include:

• ham radio’s response on September 11, 2001
  
• ham radio’s part in helping various agencies respond to wildfires in the Western US during 2002
  
• ham radio-in-space educational initiatives

Additional formats available:
Free download -- MPEG format
Videotape (VHS-format) -- order now
CD-ROM (MPEG video format) -- Out-of-stock!
"Loop" version (VHS-format videotape) -- order now

In 1923, after learning Morse code and setting up his own Amateur Radio station, a twelve-year-old boy sends a message that leads to the rescue of a family stranded by a hurricane in Florida. Based on experiences of the author’s father, Robert J. Marx.

In this book, author/illustrator Lynne Barasch tells the story of one boy and how he became an Amateur Radio operator just for fun, but also got to use his skill for something more important.

© 2000 by Lynne Barasch. Frances Foster Books * Farrar, Straus and Giroux * New York

NEWS FLASH! FCC Drops Morse Testing for All Amateur License Classes (More Information)

Contents:

• The history of Morse code
• How to get started
• Abbreviations and prosigns
• How to increase your speed
• Using the code when DXing or contesting
• How to use a straight 'pump', modern keys, and paddles
• The latest learning techniques involving computers
• Circuits to build a Morse practice oscillator and electronic keyer

CD included!: A free dual purpose computer/audio CD is included. The CD contains nearly an hour of audio recordings of Morse code at 5, 10 and 15 words per minute. This provides the opportunity to learn Morse code in the car or at leisure by playing the disk in a CD player. The computer section contains audio files which can be run on a PC soundcard or downloaded to a personal MP3 player. The CD also contains Morse Software for learning Morse code and Morse contesting. In addition there is bonus material such as additional articles, pictures, and an array of web links.

Morse Code for Radio Amateurs is essential for anyone wanting to widen their horizons by adding Morse code to their skills.

32 pages. 9th edition. © 2006, published by Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB).