Overview

Getting Started in Amateur Radio

Amateur radio is amazing. It has so many different facets and possibilities that there's something for everyone. "Getting Started in Amateur Radio" sets out to explore what's possible and get you started on a voyage of discovery. If you want to know something about the hobby, are newly licensed, or are just looking for something different, this 96-page paperback provides the answers. What about receiving digital images from the International Space Station? Or talking to friends around the world via satellite? Or perhaps being able to help out during natural disasters? All of these things—and many other possibilities—can be found in amateur radio.

This book provides information on the activities to explore when using your first VHF/UHF or HF station and what other equipment you might need. There's a section on practical antennas vital to every radio amateur and details of operating using CW (Morse code), FM, SSB, digital, and more. What you can expect from the different amateur radio bands is covered—as well as long distance operation (DXing), amateur radio contesting, and amateur radio awards. The coverage doesn't stop there, as readers will also find the microwave and LF bands discussed, along with Moonbounce or Earth-Moon-Earth transmissions (EME). There is even a practical guide to getting a license if you don't already have one.

Filled with tips and practical information to kick off your new hobby, "Getting Started in Amateur Radio" is the ideal book for those interested in amateur radio, the newly licensed, or even those looking to widen their amateur radio outlook.

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