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DX Engineering Charts and Tech Tips
Unlock decades of proven expertise with DX Engineering Charts and Tech Tips, now assembled in a convenient spiral-bound booklet for easy reference. This comprehensive guide brings together the most valuable charts, technical insights, and practical solutions published through October 2025—all in one place. Whether you're a seasoned Amateur Radio operator or just starting your journey, this resource is packed with essential information: antenna assembly tips, coaxial cable specifications, grounding solutions, balun and choke recommendations, connector preparation guides, and much more. Each section is designed to help you build, maintain, and optimize your station with confidence and precision. Engineered for quick access, this spiral-bound format lays flat on your desk or workbench, making it the perfect companion for hands-on projects. From troubleshooting to advanced installations, DX Engineering Charts and Tech Tips is your go-to reference for achieving peak performance and reliability in every aspect of your station.
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Nifty Accessories HF/VHF/UHF Bands Operating Guide
Nifty Accessories' HF/VHF/UHF Bands Operating Guide provides you with all of the information you need on using the Radio Amateur frequencies! These manuals combine the radio band-plan with really useful operating information. They serve to simplify navigation through the ham bands and illustrate popular operating modes by frequency. Information includes RTTY, Digital modes, Packet, Weak Signal, EME, calling frequencies for CW-SSB and FM, typical QRP frequencies, HF beacons, and similar data for the VHF and UHF bands. They are your resource for rare DX and even DX-peditions! Even amateur television and VHF/UHF repeater sub-bands are listed! These band-plan guides are truly up-to-date. The latest 2012 60-meter band Operating Modes and Rules mandated by the FCC are included! They include detailed information on these bands: The 160, 80, 60, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, and 10-meter bands, plus the 50, 144, 220, and 440 MHz amateur bands! Together, these represent the 14 most-used ham bands! These compact manuals are the size of a folded highway map! Their small size makes them easy to keep with you while operating portable; keep one in the glove box for those fixed-mobile DX opportunities! They are spiral-wound, which allows them to fold flat on your desktop for greater convenience. Of course, they feature Nifty Accessories' high-quality color printing and lamination for improved usefulness, durability, and water resistance. Just look at some of the great resources provided in these guides: * Up to date with the March 2012 60-meter band Operating Modes and Rules * A detailed Band Plan guide, ideal for all Amateur Radio licensees * Integrates FCC regulations with Considerate Operator information * Now includes HF band changes mandated by recent FCC changes * Highlights frequencies for DX, DX-peditions, RTTY, SSTV, PSK-31, and more * Handy 'local time' to UTC conversion chart, for properly logging QSOs * Lists agreed-upon calling frequencies for various modes on all bands * Lists agreed-upon FM Simplex frequencies for VHF and UHF bands * Identifies weak signal and repeater sub-bands * Shows standard Repeater offset/split frequencies and duplex direction * Ideal for programming/setting transceiver-scanning band edges * Quick lookup chart for commonly used Q codes * Simplified chart for giving RST signal reports * Web page references, useful resources for amateur operations Contact DX Engineering for one of these informative Nifty Accessories HF/VHF/UHF Bands Operating Guide band-plan manuals and be certain of where you are, on all bands, at all times!
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ARRL Frequency Chart of US Amateur Radio Bands
ARRL Frequency Charts of US Amateur Radio Bands is in full color and makes great handouts. Distribute these charts at club meetings, license instruction classes, hamfests and other venues. It's also handy to keep one of these resources near your station for quick look-up of US Amateur Radio license-class frequency allocations, transmit modes and permitted power levels. With one of these you'll know the band edges and class limitations. These band charts are 8.5 in. high by 11 in. wide, so they tuck away easily or lay flat or post for easy viewing. Each pack has 50 printed charts – a quantity that makes them a great giveaway at all sorts of events. They cover from 160 meters to 23 cm in bar graphs, with frequency notations, and list the additional 11 American Amateur bands ranging up to 250 GHz! These charts have our complete frequency allocations; all on one page! To help track your stateside progress, they also include a WAS map on the reverse side! For your next event, or to share with your ham buddies and SWLs, get these US Amateur Radio Bands - ARRL Frequency Charts from DX Engineering and put others in the know!
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Nifty Accessories E-Z Guide to D-STAR Operation
Using easy-to-understand explanations and illustrations, these "Nifty E-Z Guide to D-STAR Operation" manuals describe exactly how the D-STAR system operates! They give valuable guidance for setting up transceivers to be able to access D-STAR's many features and modes of operation. Special coverage is given to the extended capabilities available via Dplus equipped gateways. These informative guides provide D-STAR users with the background information and radio programming procedures needed to route calls via remote repeaters and reflectors. They also include detailed how-to information for digital text messaging, file transfers, and DV Dongle operation. Included is detailed information for installing, configuring, and operating the d*Chat and D-RATS digital messaging and file transfer freeware programs. These are especially useful when Internet access is not available or for supporting emergency communications. A separate chapter is devoted to setting up and using the DV Dongle to make calls through D-STAR repeaters and reflectors using a computer. It's ideal for those without a local D-STAR repeater or for when you are traveling. A chapter is also devoted to the newly released DVAP (DV mode Access Point) dongle used for setting up a local RF hotspot so that mobile and HT D-STAR transceivers can link to stations on the D-STAR network when a repeater is not within range. These manuals are the first comprehensive reference to the world of D-STAR operation ever published. As an ideal resource for discovering the full range of operating modes and opportunities available to D-STAR users, these manuals simply excel! Experience the excitement of D-STAR! Are you thinking about trying out D-STAR? Order one of these "Nifty E-Z Guide to D-STAR Operation" manuals from DX Engineering and get your digital game on! New to these Third Editions: * Expanded content from 134 to 149 pages * Updated illustrations and text to be current with updates to referenced web pages * Added coverage of newly added Dplus linking features and D and E reflector modules * Updated D-RATS digital communication software section to latest changes * Added section covering ICOM's DR mode operation on several recent radios * Described the revolutionary new features of the ID-31A transceiver * Expanded coverage of D-STARinfo.com's many features and repeater downloads * Added many Notes and Tips to emphasize important points
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Ham Radio Tips & Tales – Volume 1
36 Chapters of Practical Wisdom, Operating Insights & Stories for Every Ham Ham Radio Tips & Tales is a rich collection of 36 chapters packed with technical tips, operating advice, and memorable storytelling—written for hams of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned operator, a newly licensed ham, or studying for your very first ticket, you'll find something valuable, enjoyable, and immediately useful.
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K3MT's A Guide to the NanoVNA
K3MT's A Guide to the NanoVNA is a complete reference guide and field handbook for the NanoVNA and includes 52 photos and screenshots. This handy reference covers topics such as the history and development of the NanoVNA, including differences in the models, chipsets and specifications. The authors also cover important topics such as battery installation and replacement, calibration and firmware. Through this book, you will discover first-hand examples of the how and why to include the NanoVNA in your toolbox as an aspiring antenna experimenter.
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Ham Radio Tips & Tales – Volume II
Discover a fresh collection of projects, practical advice, and laugh out loud stories for every amateur radio operator. Building on the success of Ham Radio Tips & Tales, this all new Volume II from veteran operator and author Hal Kennedy, N4GG, presents 38 original chapters packed with hands on guidance, humor, and hard earned wisdom from more than 60 years in the hobby.
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Chameleon Antenna HOA Guide Book, First Edition
A Comprehensive Reference for Planning, Selection, and Installation of Antennas in an HOA Created specifically for amateur radio operators living under HOA restrictions, the Chameleon Antenna HOA Guide is a comprehensive resource for planning, selecting, and installing effective antennas in restrictive environments. As highlighted on the cover, this guide serves as a "Comprehensive Reference for Planning, Selection, and Installation of Antennas in an HOA." Today, nearly two-thirds of new single-family homes and many multi-family residences are governed by homeowners' associations. For Amateur Radio operators, these restrictions can present significant challenges. This guide demonstrates that successful operation is still possible, regardless of how restrictive your situation may seem.
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ARRL's Tech Q&A 9th Edition
ARRL's Tech Q&A - 9th Edition makes Technician-class exam prep quick and easy with a convenient question-and-answer format, brief explanations, and every question in the upcoming Element 2 pool. Prepare confidently for exams valid July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030.
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ARRL's Your Introduction to Morse Code
Are you ready to learn Morse code? If so, these two full-length audio CDs are exactly what you need! ARRL's Your Introduction to Morse Code will allow you to enjoy the thrill of using Morse Code (CW) to communicate with other Amateur Radio operators around the world! Follow the proven ARRL Morse code teaching system: the characters themselves are sent at a rate of 15 WPM, but the spacing between characters is increased to slow the overall code speed to 5 WPM. This is one of the most effective techniques for learning the code. Learn all the letters of the alphabet, numbers from 0 to 9, the comma, period, question mark, slant bar and the common CW procedural signals. Sample exams are included. Plain-language practice text and practice Morse code exams use the format of typical Amateur Radio Morse-code contacts. Sample questions to go with these exams are included in the provided instruction booklet. This Morse training course is on a twin audio CD set. Learn "The Code" the right way! Get ARRL's Your Introduction to Morse Code from DX Engineering and you'll soon read CW signals as armchair copy!
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The Paraset Radio
The Paraset Radio, by Hiroki Kato, AH6CY, is a story of a WWII Spy-Radio and How to Build a Working Replica. This book describes the gripping story behind the Paraset - a unique spy-radio, dropped behind enemy lines in the dark days of WWII. This radio being both light weight and state of the art for the time was concealed in a suitcase, making ideal for use by the spies of SOE. This book describes how the Paraset was used, the technical specification and even how you might build your own replica. Written by acknowledged Paraset enthusiast Hiroki Kato, AH6CY this book was inspired by the epic stories connected to this radio and is meticulously researched. These radios were first made in workshops in England at Whaddon Hall and then at Little Horwood, near Bletchley Park. Sadly, most were destroyed at the end of the war and today only a few original Parasets remain in museums and the hands of private collectors. However, inspired by the Paraset stories, radio amateurs across the world have been building working reproductions. The Paraset Radio provides a history of this remarkable Morse code only radio that was low power (4-5W), had no meters or even an on/off switch. Hiroki relates how the SOE Agents used the radio in occupied Europe and how the radio was developed during the war. There are schematics of the design of the radio along with advice on how to build your own working example that can be used on amateur radio bands. There is also information on building a Paraset from one of the kits available. Hiroki even shares details of some of the uses he has put his own Paraset radio to on the Amateur Radio bands. The Paraset Radio is a rare insight into a radio that provided vital spy communications in WWII. It may also provide the inspiration for you to build your own working Paraset radio, so that you can get a taste of wartime operating, but without the danger of a fatal 'knock on the door'.
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ARRL's Extra Class Q&A, 6th Edition
Upgrade from General to Amateur Extra class with ARRL's Extra Class Q&A, 6th Edition! It's quick and easy with this study guide that is laid out in convenient question and answer format. Brief explanations follow each question, helping you quickly understand the material to pass your 50-question test with confidence. This book is your authoritative guide to every question in the Extra (Element 4) question pool — everything you need to ace the exam. Upgrading to Extra class is your ticket to every privilege granted to amateur radio operators, including 80-meter DX watering holes and exclusive portions of 40, 20, and 15 meters. For more detailed explanations, turn to The ARRL Extra Class License Manual (Thirteenth Edition).
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Heil Sound Ham Radio Handbooks
Heil Sound Ham Radio Handbooks, written by Bob Heil, K9EID, are among the most informative and easy-to-read handbooks on Amateur Radio. Bob's handbook is an ideal primer for new Hams or those considering involvement in the hobby. Featuring 128 pages that are chock full of useful information, Bob's book will take you from very basic Ham Radio principles to advanced technologies. The easy, conversational style of writing about technical subjects will help you to quickly understand what radio (and audio) is all about. First licensed in 1956, Bob brings a wealth of information from a lifetime in Amateur Radio, professional audio, and commercial broadcasting. Today, Heil Sound is recognized as a premier producer of microphones, headsets, custom sound systems, and other audio-related products. Grab one of these Heil Sound Ham Radio Handbooks from DX Engineering, get comfortable in your favorite chair, and explore Ham Radio from Bob Heil's unique perspective.
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Elimination of Electrical Noise
Electrical noise is a problem for most radio amateurs today and many are forced off the radio bands because of it. Don Pinnock, G3HVA, is a firm believer that radio amateurs not be forced from the air, but should deal with these problems instead. This new second edition of "Elimination of Electrical Noise" tells of Don's personal experiences in doing this—and provides solutions to noise problems that will help many. "Elimination of Electrical Noise" details the various types of noise 30kHz to 30MHz, from computers to electrical light fittings and much more. Faulty or maladjusted machinery or electronic devices can produce so much interference that normal reception is considerably affected. Computers are almost an essential in a modern shack. New to this edition is a chapter on how to reduce or eliminate noise from the computer equipment itself and from the numerous interconnecting leads. Even equipment operating below or close to International Standards can generate enough electrical noise to severely reduce the chances of a nearby amateur being able to enjoy his chosen hobby. In "Elimination of Electrical Noise," Don describes how to track down a noise source, how to deal with it at its source, and how to put up defenses in your own station to reduce noise entering via the mains wiring. He reports on his own experiments with selecting wire antennas that have the potential for increased immunity to external noise. And for those looking for a new house, there's advice on how to choose it from the point of view of noise. If you suffer from electrical noise problems, Don's experiences and advice may well provide the solution you are looking for. "Elimination of Electrical Noise" provides the help you may need to take charge, tackle that noise problem, and get the most from your hobby.
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Near Vertical Incidence Skywave Communication – Theory, Techniques and Validation
"Near Vertical Incidence Skywave Communication – Theory, Techniques and Validation" is a landmark collection of information gathered from many years of military and mon-military development and application. Near Vertical Incidence Skywave, now relatively well known in the HF radio world as NVIS, is a specific type of radio propagation that has provided communications for humankind for over a century. But, maximizing the potential of NVIS with the appropriate antennas wasn't fully understood and properly utilized until later in the 20th century. When you listen to some medium wave (MW) broadcast stations on the AM band at night, your radio is often receiving that 'not-too-distant' signal via NVIS propagation. Military and Amateur radio operators have actually been communicating via NVIS for as long as radio waves have been received, but the short skip was often mistaken as enhanced ground wave propagation. This collection of papers and articles, assembled by authors David M. Fiedler and Edward J. Farmer, should be mandatory reading for all licensed radio operators and electrical engineering students. The basics of long and medium range Skywave and NVIS propagation are described in several different ways by a variety of writers, bringing a very important facet of radio communications to life.
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ARRL's ARES Field Resources Manual
ARRL's ARES Field Resources Manual is intended to serve as a quick trainer and field resource guide for the emergency communicator. It is a reference for Radio Amateurs deployedfor emergency services work in the field, primarily through the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES). ARES is an important adjunct to public safety and public service agencies in times of emergency or disaster. ARRL's ARES Field Resources Manual is the book you need to make yourself more knowledgeable about vital activities and procedures. This manual provides basic ARES program information, forms, operating aids and templates to be customized for the local area. You set it up to include reference information such as important phone numbers, emergency frequencies, maps, organizational details and more. Be a better communications volunteer… with ARRL's ARES Field Resources Manual available from DX Engineering!
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Inside Enigma
Many have heard about the Enigma machines of WWII, but few have an understanding of the history of these impressive machines, how they work or went on to be developed. This fully updated second edition of "Inside Enigma: The Secrets of the Enigma Machine and other Historic Cipher Machines" provides in-depth detail on how these machines worked and why—even though the codes proved breakable—that development of this machine remained in service for many years after the war finished. "Inside Enigma" is written by established Enigma experts Tom and Dan Perera of the enigmamuseum.com, whose collection of Enigma machines have been used in Hollywood blockbusters such as the Imitation Game. This 208-page paperback brings to life how the Enigma machines were constructed, worked, used, how the messages were encoded, and why the Enigma code was considered virtually unbreakable. You'll find explanations of the code-breaking efforts, the mathematics involved, along with the Cold War developments by the British, Americans and Russians. There's in-depth detail of the machines used in this period, including the Swiss machines that were developed. The writers also provide information on how to find your own Enigma machine and what can be involved in restoring one. If your efforts to find a machine fail, there are guides to building your own or even making a simple code wheel to bring the code method to life. The book contains much more, as it is both comprehensive and copiously illustrated.
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Homebrew Cookbook
If you're interested in home construction, Eamon Skelton, EI9GQ is the acknowledged expert in this field. The RadCom columnist on the subject, Eamon brings his enthusiasm, common sense and easy-to-understand approach to the "Homebrew Cookbook," such that readers will be reaching for their soldering iron with inspiration. This 208-page paperback starts with the very basics of homebrew and progresses to advanced topics. There are construction methods that take you right through all the main techniques, from dead-bug layouts to dedicated printed circuit designs. The PCB section is packed with simple ideas that will allow you to make PCBs cheaply without any specialist equipment. Eamon even shows you how to use sunshine or cheap halogen security lights as a UV source! Construction projects start with receiver designs and a simple direct conversion receiver, followed by a more sophisticated superhet receiver. "Homebrew Cookbook" also includes an SSB transmitter, PA and a VHF transverter. All the designs are modular, making it very easy to extract sections for other uses and adapt the designs to suit your needs. Where test equipment is required, Eamon has simple circuits on hand to enable you to build your own rather than have to buy commercial equipment. Eamon also deals with homebrew antennas, offering lots of useful tips for making practical and effective antennas with junk-box components. Throughout the book is an adherence to homebrew principles, as all projects use simple construction techniques with cheap, readily obtainable, components. Eamon even tells you how to make the most of eBay to find what you need.
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ARRL's Morse Code Operating for Amateur Radio
ARRL's Morse Code Operating for Amateur Radio is your introduction into the fascinating world of radio communication by Morse code, now simply called "CW". It discusses how to get started in the hobby, the advantages of learning and using Morse code, how to set up your station for CW, and how to adjust your Morse code key. Learn the protocols and techniques unique to CW operating and gain the confidence to try out your new skills on the air! Tune in to the low end of any HF band, and you'll find it populated with ham radio operators using Morse code for casual conversations, chasing DX or fast-paced contesting. They enjoy practicing a skill that they worked hard to obtain–a skill not everyone has. You can learn that skill too. If you are new to Amateur Radio or high frequency (HF) operation, or even if you've been operating HF phone and RTTY but were reluctant to try learning and using Morse code, this book is especially for you. ARRL's Morse Code Operating for Amateur Radio includes: * Why CW? * Learning Basic Morse * How to Operate CW * How to Set Up a CW Station * More Fun with CW * Morse and Radio: A Long History * CW Today Morse Code, or one of its variants, has been in constant use since the mid-19th century! The reason for its lengthy survival may be found by applying yourself to its use. Discover the fascinating world of CW! Get ARRL's Morse Code Operating for Amateur Radio from DX Engineering.
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K3MT's You – Coax – And Smith
K3MT's 'You – Coax – And Smith' is a short text about "How to Draw and Use the Smith Chart." This book explains the parts of the Smith Chart and how it is used to plot resistive and reactive impedances. This is a brief and concise lecture style presentation with scores of charts, formulas and diagrams to explain transmission lines and antennas and how they are represented on the Smith Chart. With this publication, students of electronics, antennas, physics or mathematics will find the key to unlock the mystery of The Smith Chart.
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K7NM's The C-Match Method of Phasing Vertical Antennas
"The C-Match Method of Phasing Vertical Antennas" by Lee Barrett, K7NM will explain the concepts and demonstrate an easy way to phase vertical antennas. Phased arrays are commonly used by AM band broadcast stations. They provide directionality to tailor the night pattern away from other stations sharing the frequency. This powerful concept is also used by dedicated Amateur Radio operators chasing rare DX stations to "point" their signal in the desired direction. This book includes a computer CD with phasing pattern programs. ©2005 Barrett. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information.
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Radio Orienteering: The ARDF Handbook
"Radio Orienteering: The ARDF Handbook" is packed with information, as you'll find everything from Top 10 Tips to Improve Performance to Organizing an ARDF Event. Beginning with the fascinating history of ARDF, this 112-page paperback provides a general overview of the sport. The reader will find pages telling you what you need to know about taking part in your first ARDF event, including clothes to wear, equipment to use, safety, and a guide to way that an event progresses. There are details of the art of plotting bearings, with specific instructions on how to make the best of your equipment and the methods of translating your receiver results onto your map. Another chapter is devoted to training, practice hints and pointers on how to prepare physically for an event. Readers will also see a great deal of equipment intended for home construction. There are details for 3.5MHz and 144MHz DF receivers, a 2m Yagi antenna, plus transmitters, keyers and fixed antennas. The book includes substantial constructional projects through to simple documented circuit diagrams. Several of the designs have practical applications other than for strictly ARDF purposes. "Radio Orienteering" is an excellent and rounded reference work, highly readable, well-illustrated, and ideal for investigating this sport for the first time—or for those looking to extend their knowledge.
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Nifty Accessories E-Z Guide to EchoLink Operation
Using easy-to-understand explanations and illustrations, these "Nifty E-Z Guide to EchoLink Operation" manuals describe how the worldwide EchoLink system operates and how contacts are made using computers, RF Simplex nodes, and Repeaters. These manuals provide full installation, setup, and operating information for those who want to install EchoLink on their own computers! Additional information is provided for those wishing to use their DTMF-equipped transceivers for making EchoLink contacts on existing RF Simplex and Repeater nodes, while mobile or just out walking around. Detailed information is provided for Sysops who wish to establish their own EchoLink RF-Simplex nodes or equip existing FM repeaters for EchoLink operation. Separate chapters are devoted to selecting and setting up link transceivers and computer-to-transceiver interfaces. The pros-and-cons and the setup procedures for several different types of computer-to-transceiver interfaces are covered in extensive detail. These manuals are the first comprehensive references for EchoLink installation and operation ever published. They are ideal resources for installing and setting up single-user, RF-Simplex, and Repeater-Based EchoLink nodes. The EchoLink network is a well-established and mature technology. Experience the wonder of robust, worldwide EchoLink communications! Contact DX Engineering for one of your own 140-page "Nifty E-Z Guide to EchoLink Operation" manuals, get on the air, and link up! Topics covered include: * Voice-over Internet technology and repeater linking * EchoLink computer users, Simplex Links, and Repeaters * Installing and using EchoLink software * Call sign validation and authentication * Making contacts using your computer * Making contacts using your DTMF-equipped transceivers * Establishing RF EchoLink simplex and repeater nodes * RF Link transceiver requirements * Create a node by interfacing your transceiver to a computer * Setting up computer-to-transceiver interfaces * Configuring EchoLink's sysop setup menus * Adding EchoLink capability to a repeater
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Ham Radio From Indoors
No outdoor antenna? No problem! Ham Radio from Indoors is your ultimate guide to setting up an effective indoor ham radio station. This book shows you how to install an efficient station and indoor antenna system in any setting, whether it's your house, apartment, or condominium. Don't let outdoor antenna limitations keep you from enjoying Amateur Radio. Get your copy of "Ham Radio from Indoors" today and start exploring the world of indoor ham radio!
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