Book Description
Amateur radio is a hobby that has captivated the interest of millions of people since the very beginnings of radio itself. Today it is a hobby that combines a unique blend of technology, relaxation and the possibility of making friends all around the world. This book gives a complete introduction to this fascinating hobby. It details what you need to know to get started as well as describing the different areas of interest that can make this hobby a lifetime pastime. The book starts by giving an introduction to the hobby. It then details the way signals travel over vast distances around the world so that newcomers can make the most of signal propagation, and it describes the types of transmission available. It details what can be heard on the amateur bands, the codes and jargon that are used, the various amateur band allocations with the types of signal that can be heard on them as well as the operating techniques that are used. The book also looks at the equipmen! t that can be used, detailing how it works so that the best use can be made of it. Receivers, transmitters and antennas are all described. The book also shows how a radio shack can be set up, how you can construct your own equipment and how to obtain an amateur radio transmitting licence.
About the Author
Ian Poole is an experiened author in the field of radio and electronics. He is professionally involved int he electronics industry with a career of over 25 years. He has held an amateur radio licence for over 30 years and has written many articles for the amateur radio and electronics press
