DO-IT-YOURSELF Here's the fun and easy way to start building circuits for your projects Have you ever wanted to build your own electronic device? Put together a thermostat or an in-line fuse, or repair a microphone cable? This is the book for you! Inside you'll find the tools and techniques you need to build circuits, with illustrated, step-by-step directions to help accomplish tasks and complete projects. As you accomplish the tasks throughout the book, you'll construct many projects while learning the key circuitbuilding principles and techniques. Find out about measuring and testing, maintenance and troubleshooting, cables, connectors, how to test your stuff, and more. Stuff You Need to Know * The tools you need and how to use them * How to make sense of schematics and printed circuit boards * Basic techniques for creating any circuit * How to make and repair cables and connectors * Testing and maintenance procedures

Circuitbuilding Do-It-Yourself For Dummies

Engineering & Transportation

Silver, H. Ward

Engineering

For Dummies

Discover a fun new hobby with helpful possibilities Get directions, talk to folks overseas, 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? Two-way radios open 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. Discover how to * Use the right radio lingo * Choose and operate different types of radios * Get a license if you need one * Communicate in emergencies * Program a scanner * Tune in to sporting events

Two-Way Radios and Scanners For Dummies

Computers & Technology

QST's monthly "Hands-on Radio" column, Written by Ward Silver, N0AX, is one of the most-read sections of the magazine.Wireless technology continues to develop rapidly and radio experimenters are eager to discover what makes their radios work. As long as we keep putting our hands on radios, there will be techniques to learn and circuits and components to try. ARRL s Hands-On Radio Experiments Volume 2 gathers all of the columns over the past five years, from 2008 through 2012. Once again, Silver expertly leads you through 60 short electronics experiments, designed to increase your understanding of basic radio fundamentals, components, circuits and design.

ARRL's Hands-On Radio Experiments: 60 Electronic Experiments from the Pages of Qst Magazine

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Amer Radio Relay League

Over the last decade, computerized antenna modeling has advanced greatly with inexpensive and even free modeling software now available. Modeling, a powerful tool in Amateur Radio, can help you design antennas and optimize their performance. Antenna Modeling for Beginners is an introductory guide to using modeling software for designing and evaluating antennas. It provides a detailed introduction to EZNEC, the most popular antenna modeling program used by radio amateurs today. With this book, you'll set up basic modeling software, evaluate and adjust pre-designed models, and create your own models. Step-by-step exercises and explanations will familiarize you with important functions and procedures along the way. As you progress, you'll discover antenna modeling is simple to learn and use!

Antenna Modeling for Beginners

ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio

An ideal first step for learning about ham radio Beyond operating wirelessly, today's ham radio operators can transmit data and pictures; use the Internet, laser, and microwave transmitters; and travel to places high and low to make contact. This hands-on beginner guide reflects the operational and technical changes to amateur radio over the past decade and provides you with updated licensing requirements and information, changes in digital communication (such as the Internet, social media, and GPS), and how to use e-mail via radio. <ul>
<li>Addresses the critical use of ham radio for replacing downed traditional communications during emergencies or natural disasters</li> <li>Provides updates to all documentation of the American Radio Relay League</li> <li>Explains recent changes to picking your own call sign</li> <li>Places a special emphasis on the major reasons people get into amateur radio: emergency communication, digital communication, and do-it-yourself science</li> <li>Looks at online mapping and charting of websites</li> </ul>
Whether you're just getting turned on to ham radio or already have your license, Ham Radio for Dummies, 2nd Edition helps you with the terminology, the technology, and the talknology.

Ham Radio FD, 2e

Respond to the call of ham radio 
Despite its old-school reputation, amateur radio is on the rise, and the airwaves are busier than ever. That’s no surprise: being a ham is a lot of fun, providing an independent way to keep in touch with friends, family, and new acquaintances around the world—and even beyond with its ability to connect with the International Space Station! Hams are also good in a crisis, keeping communications alive and crackling during extreme weather events and loss of communications until regular systems like cell phones and the internet are restored. Additionally, it’s enjoyable for good, old-fashioned tech geek reasons—fiddling with circuits and bouncing signals off the ionosphere just happens to give a lot of us a buzz! 
If one or more of these benefits is of interest to you, then good news: the new edition of Ham Radio For Dummies covers them all! In his signature friendly style, longtime ham Ward Silver (Call Sign NØAX)—contributing editor with the American Radio Relay League—patches you in on everything from getting the right equipment and building your station (it doesn’t have to be expensive) to the intricacies of Morse code and Ohm’s law. In addition, he coaches you on how to prepare for the FCC-mandated licensing exam and tunes you up for ultimate glory in the ham radio hall of fame as a Radiosport competitor! With this book, you’ll learn to: Set up and organize your station Communicate with people around the world Prep for and pass the FCC exam Tune into the latest tech, such as digital mode operating 
Whether you’re looking to join a public service club or want the latest tips on the cutting edge of ham technology, this is the perfect reference for newbies and experts alike—and will keep you happily hamming it up for years!\nFrom the Inside Flap\nHam it up with this handy how-to guide 
Welcome to the “ham” club! A classic pastime that has captured hearts and minds for generations, amateur radio is a great way to connect with people around the world. And it’s one of our most important communications systems, too. Ham Radio For Dummies will help you get started in the ham community, operating your own radio station. Plus, you’ll have the latest tips and trends at your fingertips. This is a perfect reference for both established hams and those new to the fun of amateur radio! 
Inside. . . Connect with other hams Explore tools and test instruments used by hams Obtain your license and call sign Use computers and digital ham radio Provide emergency communication Determine your operating specialty Interpret ham radio jargon\nFrom the Back Cover\nHam it up with this handy how-to guide 
Welcome to the “ham” club! A classic pastime that has captured hearts and minds for generations, amateur radio is a great way to connect with people around the world. And it’s one of our most important communications systems, too. Ham Radio For Dummies will help you get started in the ham community, operating your own radio station. Plus, you’ll have the latest tips and trends at your fingertips. This is a perfect reference for both established hams and those new to the fun of amateur radio! 
Inside. . . Connect with other hams Explore tools and test instruments used by hams Obtain your license and call sign Use computers and digital ham radio Provide emergency communication Determine your operating specialty Interpret ham radio jargon

Ham Radio For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

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