H. Ward Silver

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...

Two-Way Radios and Scanners For Dummies offers guidance to novice or aspiring radio users on how to communicate using today's citizen's band radios (CBs), HF and VHF marine radios, and ham radios. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of radio communication. The book explains how to use scanners and other radios to listen in on aviation and police...

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, an in-line fuse, or repair a microphone cable? Circuitbuilding Do-It-Yourself For Dummies is the book for you! Inside, you'll find the tools and techniques you need to build circuits, with illustrated, step-by-step...