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Two-Way Radios and Scanners For Dummies
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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.
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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 bands. It also covers how to enjoy sporting events like air shows and auto races, short-wave radio broadcasts, and even distant TV and radio stations (TV-FM-AM DXing). Enthusiasts can also obtain weather reports and explore unlicensed radio services.
In addition to these practical insights, the book covers operating conventions, equipment availability, licensing, and the technical considerations necessary for each type of radio. This ensures readers are well-informed on all aspects of radio communication.
To ensure optimal performance, the book provides detailed guidance on installing or positioning radios and antennas. Whether in homes, cars, boats, or the great outdoors, readers will learn how to achieve the best results from their radio equipment.
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ISBN: 9780764595820
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 July 2005
Country: United States
Imprint: For Dummies
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 188.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 560g
Pages: 384
About the Author
H. Ward Silver has experienced a 20-year career as an electrical engineer developing instrumentation and medical electronics. He also spent 8 years in broadcasting, both programming and engineering. In 2000, he turned to teaching and writing as a second career, producing Ham Radios For Dummies in 2004. He supports Seattle University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in laboratory instruction. He is an avid Amateur Radio operator, Extra Class, first licensed in 1972. Each month, his columns and articles can be found in the national ham radio magazine, QST, published by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). He is the author of the ARRL’s online courses in Antenna Design and Construction, Analog Electronics, and Digital Electronics. When not in front of a computer screen, you will find him working on his mandolin technique and compositions.
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