The Successful Ham Radio Operator's Handbook

The Successful Ham Radio Operator's HandbookThis book is aimed at the newly licensed ham who is trying to understand where to go next and the old timer coming back to the hobby after years of inactivity due to a career and family. In it you will find explanations of how the various parts of your ham radio the transmitter and receiver work plus how these are being implemented using software designed radio technology. Operating techniques for VHF UHF repeaters, HF radio DXing techniques, and the

This book is aimed at the newly licensed ham who is trying to understand where to go next and the old-timer coming back to the hobby after years of inactivity due to a career and family. In it you will find explanations of how the various parts of your ham radio - the transmitter and receiver - work plus how these are being implemented using software designed radio technology. Operating techniques for VHF/UHF repeaters, HF radio DXing techniques, and the new digital modes are covered. Radio propagation, antennas, transmission lines, SWR and the mysteries of baluns are explained. Building your HF station, choosing a radio, connecting your radio to a computer, and mobile and portable operation are extensively. For more information see http://www.ke7x.com.