{"product_id":"ham-radio-for-dummies-9781119695608","title":"Ham Radio for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRespond to the call of ham radio \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDespite 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  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf one or more of these benefits is of interest to you, then good news: the new edition of \u003ci\u003eHam Radio For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers them all  In his signature friendly style, longtime ham Ward Silver (Call Sign N AX)--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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up and organize your station \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate with people around the world \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrep for and pass the FCC exam \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTune into the latest tech, such as digital mode operating \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether 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  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWard Silver, \u003c\/b\u003e NØAX, has been a ham since 1972 when he ear-ned his Novice license. Ward is the lead editor for the \u003ci\u003eARRL Radio Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eARRL -Antenna Book\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author of the ARRL \u003ci\u003eLicense Manuals\u003c\/i\u003e and several other books on ham radio topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50606481834258,"sku":"9781119695608","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2585dafb-3b67-4ad2-925b-f78fb2684b1d.jpg?v=1732294828","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ham-radio-for-dummies-9781119695608","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}