Ham Radio For Dummies, 3rd Edition

• Learn about ham radio and set up your station
• Provide communication support in times of emergency
• Prepare for and pass the new licensing exam

The how-to guide for hopeful hams!

Long before there was the Internet, there was ham radio—a way for people to communicate around the world in real time. Today's ham operators use both the Internet and radio, enabling them to chat with people from across town to hams on the other side of the globe and even on the International Space Station. And everything you need to know to start hamming it up is right here! Master the technology, build and outfit your station, discover on-air etiquette, learn how to prep for the new license exam, and connect with people everywhere.

Inside …

• Understand the basic technology
• Explore the ham community
• Prepare for your license exam
• Choose a radio and antenna
• Create a comfy ham shack
• Learn the lingo
• Make contacts and join groups
• Help out in a natural disaster