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club competition, 40 • A • club listings, 32 AA5AU RTTY page, 328 Contest Update, 195 abbreviations, 115 defi ned, 11, 36 AC power, grounding, 267 DXCC Award program website, 175 AC6V website, 134, 250, 325 emergency communications, 39, 162 access tones, 128–129 equipment insurance program, 221 accidents, reporting, 164 exploring, 36–39 adapters, 280 Field Day Station Locator web page, 11 Advanced license, 61 Field Organization, 156 Airmail, 153 Ham License Manual, 68 Amateur Data Interchange Format and Conventions Calendar, 47 (ADIF), 273 international operating information, 15 Amateur Electronic Supply, 222 Logbook of the World (LoTW), 274, 275 Amateur Extra class license national and division conventions, 49 active population, 61 National Contest Journal, 195 defi ned, 60 net-search page, 132 test, 60, 66 Online Net Directory Search, 328 upgrading to, 84 operating awards, 109 Emergency Public Service, 328 Communications Training, 328 QST magazine, 36, 37 Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) radiogram form, 170 ARRL management, 36 RF Exposure and You, 266 defi ned, 156 RFI Information page, 290 Field Resource Manual, 160 RFI website, 294 volunteering for, 158 searching database, 84 Amateur Radio Mobile Handbook, 331 special bulletins, 141 Amateur Radio Newsline, 326 study guides, 61 Amateur Radio on the Move, 331 sub-bands chart, 95 Amateur Radio Corporation Tech Q&A, 68 (AMSAT), 41–42, 209, 211 technical awareness and education, 39 Amateur Radio Service,COPYRIGHTED 14, 55 Technical MATERIAL Information Service, 134 amateur service technical references, 39 FCC rules, 56 VEC exams, 74 allocations, 57–61 as VEC organization, 38 overview of, 56–61 VHF/UHF Century Club, 186 amateur (ATV), 213 W1AW station, 37–38 AmateurLogic.TV, 326 website, 36 American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Worked All States (WAS) program, 186 activities, 36–37 amplifi ers advocacy, 38 HF, 226 benefi ts to the hobby, 37–38 linear, 229 benefi ts to the public, 38–39 VHF/UHF, 229

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AMSAT ( ARES. See Amateur Radio Corporation), 41–42, 209, 211 Emergency Services switches, 24 ARRL. See American Radio Relay League antenna tuners ARRL Antenna Book, 242, 332–333 defi ned, 24, 249 ARRL Classics and Compendium series, 333 dummy load, 250 ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications, manufacturers, 249 39, 211, 331 types of, 249 ARRL Operating Manual, 124, 171, 211, 327 Antenna Zoning for the Radio Amateur ARRL Propagation Bulletin, 334 (Hopengarten), 332 ARRL Directory, 106–107, 327 antennas ARRL RFI Book, 290 beam, 24, 233, 237–238 ARRL Satellite Handbook, 330 caring for, 305 assistant section manager (ASM), 158 choosing, 232–242 ATV (), 213 connectors, 240–242 audience, this book, 1–2 delta loops, 237 audio fi lters, 27 dipole, 24, 234–235 aurora, 29, 184 experimentation with, 9 automatic key, 149 feed lines, 240–242 Automatic Packet Reporting System full- loop, 236 (APRS) ground-plane, 233 defi ned, 208 HF, 233–238 position reporting by, 208 inverted-V, 235 resources, 209 masts, 244 use of, 9, 208–209 mobile and portable, 238–239 autopatch. See also multiple-band dipole, 236 calls as not private, 135 omnidirectional, 233 defi ned, 134 polarization, 233 limits, respecting, 135 proper connection, 116 making phone calls with, 135–136 in QSOs, 118 switching to, announcing, 135 quads, 237 awards in radio shacks, 16 applying for, 196 radio waves and, 20 defi ned, 13 random-length wire, 236 DX programs, 181–182 references, 332–333 examples of, 194 screwdriver, 238 fi nding, 194 supporting, 243–250 fun and, 312 system types, 9 General Certifi cation Rules, 196 towers, 244–246 getting involved and, 34 trap dipole, 236 recording qualifying contacts, 196 trees and, 243 VHF/UHF DX, 185–186 tripods, 244 azimuthal-equidistant (az-eq) map, 175, 176 vertical, 236–237 VHF/UHF, 232–233 • B • Applegate, Alan (KØBG), 220 APRS. See Automatic Packet Backyard Antennas (Dodd), 333 Reporting System band maps, 192

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band plans call letters, 63 defi ned, 95 call signs fl exibility around, 95 as on-air identity, 63 list of, 96 associating with FRN, 86–87 outside , 96 availability by license class, 88 bands. See also HF () bands; in calling CQ, 120 UHF () bands; VHF changing, 63 () bands class and, 64 defi ned, 57 database searches, 81–84 high, 176 defi ned, 61 identifying by ear or eye, 100 fi nding, 81–84 listening on, 94 inability to fi nd, 85 low, 177 1-by-1 (1x1), 88 magic, 182 1-by-2 (1x2), 88 microwaves, 23, 94, 333 picking own, 87–89 open, 105 prefi x, 64 shortwave, 174–182 suffi x, 64 sub-bands, 95 2-by-3 (2x3), 88 top, 178 ULS database search, 81–83 tuning, 93 understanding, 63–64 WARC, 144 vanity, 87–89 band-scope display, 224 callbooks, 47 Basic Antennas, 232 calling , 94 Batteries in a Portable World, 331 capacitors, 26, 283 baud rate, 288 casual operating Baudot, 204 chewing the rag, 140–147 , 105 on FM and repeaters, 124–134 beam antennas HF systems, 151–153 defi ned, 24 pounding brass, 147–151 HF, 237–238 CB (Citizens Band), 30 rotators, 238 CEPT, 15 square-loop, 237 Certifi cate of Successful Completion of VHF/UHF, 233 Examination (CSCE), 79–80 Begali, 150 challenges, as club activity, 35 Bencher, 150 challenging yourself, 312 Beringer, Paul (NG7Z), 259–260 channel spacing, 126, 128 bonding, at RF, 267–269 character spacing, , 197 brag macros, 109 chassis punch, 282 breaking in, 117 chewing the rag Broadband-Hamnet, 207 defi ned, 12 broadcasting, 30 good times for, 143–144 bugs, 149 HF bands, 140–141 busted spots, 193 knowing when, 142–145 knowing where, 140–142 • C • not-so-good times for, 144–145 ragchewer identifi cation, 145–147 cables, building own, 309 UHF bands, 142 Cabrillo format, 191 VHF bands, 142

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Circuitbuilding Do-It-Yourself For Dummies components, for repairs and (Silver), 332 building, 282–283 Citizens Band (CB), 30 computers classes for licensing exam choosing, 250–253 fi nding, 67 digital modes and, 251 material absorption and, 68 hardware considerations, 253 mentors and, 70 interfaces, 25 single weekend, 67 PC versus Mac, 250 cleaning equipment, 280–281 radio control (R/C), 251 cloning , 229 in radio shacks, 16 closed repeaters, 133 remote control and, 251–252 clothing, go kit, 161 for sending/receiving , 25 CLOVER modes, 206 in shack ergonomics, 256 club activities connectors, 241–242 benefi ts of, 36 construction projects, as club activity, 35 showing up for, 34 contacts taking part in, 35–36 awards, 13 types of, 36 breaking in, 117 clubs common information exchanges, 118–119 benefi ts of, 32 contest, logging, 189–190 checking out, 32 contest, making, 189–190 choosing, 32–33 , 13, 110–111 competitive, 40 defective, 293 contest, 40 defi ned, 12 defi ned, 10 via digital mode, 115 example listing, 32 DX station, 13, 178–179 fi nding, 32–33 DXing, 110–111 in fi nding mentors, 71 endings, 122 hams participation in, 31 failed, 115–117 insignia, 34 further discussion, 120 joining, 31–36 having, 118–120 libraries and equipment, 35 on HF band, 113 meetings, participating in, 33–34 long-distance, 143 QRP, 44–45 making, 113–122 specialty, 31, 39–45 mapping online, 106 station, 35 Morse code, 115, 150–151 volunteering services for, 34–35 nets, 12–13, 110 website, 35 ragchews, 12, 109–110 coaxial cables (coax), 16, 26 repeater, 105–108, 114 Codec2, 207 simplex, 105 Coffey, Sterling (NØSSC), 260–261 structure, 15 commercial mobile ratio, 30 topics to avoid, 120 Commission Registration System types of, 12, 108–109 (CORES), 84, 85–86 weak-signal, 108 community participation, 10–11 Contest Corral, 111 competitive clubs, 40 Contest Update, 330 The Complete DXer (Locher), 175, 329 contesters, 40

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contesting copying the code, 148 certifi cates, 195 CORES. See Commission Registration complexity, 190 System contacts, 111 countersink, 282 defi ned, 110 courtesy, 301 dupe lists, 190 CQ cycle, 121 exchange, 111 CQ magazine, 40, 41, 195, 334 listening and, 193 CQ VHF magazine, 40–41, 334 politeness in, 193–194 CQ World Wide DX Contest, 187 references, 329–330 CQs resources, 195 as advertisement, 121 rules for, 111 anatomy of, 120–121 serial numbers, 111 , 120 Contesting.com, 330 calling, 120–121 contests calling in contests, 191–192 band maps, 192 CQ itself, 120 benefi ts of, 187 on CW, 146 calendars, 188 example, 121 calling CQ in, 191–192 length of, 146 calling rate, 192 Morse code, 146 choosing, 187–188 for ragchews, 145–146 as club activity, 35 tips, 121 contacts, logging, 190–191 tone of, 146 contacts, making, 189–190 crank-up towers, 245 defi ned, 13, 40, 186 crimpers, 242, 279 fun and, 311 crystal fi lters, 231 logging software, 191 CSCE (Certifi cate of Successful Completion PSK31, 203 of Examination), 79–80 QRP, 200 , 210–211 scoring, 190 current, 20 searching and pouncing in, 192–193 CW. See also Morse code spotting networks, 193 AGC control, 147 taking part in, 186–194 calling CQ on, 146 tips from winners, 191–194 copying the code, 148 winners, 186 defi ned, 24 (CW), 24 prosigns, 150–151 control boxes, 247 CW Skimmer program, 182 control heads, 224 control problems, troubleshooting, 289 • D • conventions attending, 47 The Daily DX, 175, 329 Dayton Hamvention, 49 data interface, 25 fi nding, 49–50 data problems, troubleshooting, 288–289 Internationale Exhibition for Radio databases Amateurs, 49 ARRL, 84 specialty, 50 QRZ.com, 84 types of, 11 ULS database search, 81–83 volunteering services for, 34 dawn enhancement, 177

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daytime DXing, 176–177 direct QSLing, 275 Dayton Hamvention, 49 directed nets, 169 DC power, grounding, 267 discriminators, 101 DCS. See digital coded distress calls decibels, 240 learning how to deal with, 164 delta loops, 237 making, 165 demodulation, 27 responding to, 165–166 detail, paying attention to, 304 DMM (digital multimeter), 279 digipeaters, 206 do’s and don’ts, 121 digipeating, 206 DSP fi lters, 231, 232 digital coded squelch (DCS) D-STAR controlling, 131 defi ned, 136 defi ned, 129 online user group, 138 using, 129 protocols, 138, 207 Digital Communications Conference, 50 repeaters, 139 digital modes system illustration, 137 calling CQ on, 146 using, 138–139 CLOVER, 206 dummy loads, 250 computers and, 251 dupe lists, 190 defi ned, 25 duplex operation, 27, 124 failed contacts, 117 DX Atlas (Shovkoplyas), 176 making via, 115 DX Magazine, 329 MFSK, 206–207 DX signals operating via, 202–209 daytime, 176–177 packet, 206 nighttime, 177–178 PACTOR, 152, 153, 205 picking up, 175–178 PSK, 202–204 DX stations references, 328 contacting, 178–179 reporting quality, 119 high bands, 176–177 RTTY, 204–205 low bands, 177 in signal report, 118 top band, 178 WINMOR, 152, 153, 205 DX World VHF/UHF Propagation, 333 WLAN and high-speed data, 207 DXers digital multimeter (DMM), 279 defi ned, 40, 174 Digital QST magazine, 335 RTTY, 205 digital , 210 DXing digital signal processing (DSP), 232 awards, VHF/UHF, 185–186 digital signals awards programs, 181–182 close to published calling frequencies, 141 azimuthal-equidistant (az-eq) map listening to, 98 and, 175, 176 types of, 96 crowds, 143 digital voice, 207 defi ned, 13, 111, 173 dipole antennas endorsements, 182 assembling, 234 exchange, 111 defi ned, 24, 234 HF-band, 143 illustrated, 235 pileups, 179–180 multiple-band, 236 prefi x-country list for, 175 trap, 236 records, 186

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resources, 329 training course, 162 rules for, 111 volunteer positions, 158–159 on , 174 emergency equipment split-frequency operation, 180 go kit, 160–161 spotting networks, 180–181 home preparation, 161–162 on VHF and UHF bands, 182–186 emergency operation centers DXpeditions, 174, 275 (EOC), 159, 170 DXZone, 325 emergency organizations fi nding, 156–157 • E • joining, 156–159 volunteering services for, eCheat Sheet, 3–4 158–159 EchoLink emergency preparation defi ned, 136 elements of, 159 online user group, 138 equipment, 160–162 system access, 138 home, 161–162 system illustration, 137 how to be of service, 162 using, 138 national emergencies, 157 eHam.net, 46–47, 71, 134, 326 where to fi nd emcomm groups, 160 Elecraft K3, 296 who to work with, 159 electric fi elds, 20 emergency service nets, 12 electrical safety, 265–266 emergency teams, 11 Electrical Safety Forum, 266 ending contacts, 122 electrical tape, 280 endorsements, 182 electronics/ EOC (emergency operation antennas and, 9 centers), 159, 170 in designing and building, 8 eQSL, 274 in digitizing radio, 9 equipment. See also specifi c equipment in enhancing hobbies, 9 antennas, 24 for hybrid software/systems creation, 8–9 basic station, 23–25 working with, 8–9 building from kits, 295–296 electrostatic discharge (ESD), 279 building from scratch, 296 elements, license class test, 65 club, 35 Elmer e-mail lists, 51–52 communication , Elmers, 51, 70 27–28 e-mail portals, 46–47 feed lines, 24, 26 e-mail refl ectors, 45 fi lters, 26–27 emcomm groups, fi nding, 156–157, 160 manufacturer’s recommendation, 300 emergencies paddle and keyer, 24 distress calls, 164–166 , 23 monitoring in, 166 used, 253–254, 308 operating in, 163–167 ESD (electrostatic discharge), 279 reporting accidents/incidents, 163–164 events support outside area, 166–167 community, 11 emergency communications (emcomm) exams at, 75 ARRL facilitation, 39 fun and, 311 defi ned, 156 special, fi nding, 194 supporting outside your area, 166–167 supporting, 167–168

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exchanges fi elds, 20 in contests, 188 fi lters defi ned, 111 audio, 27 choosing, 231 • F • components, 26 crystal, 231 Facebook, 45 defi ned, 26 failed contacts. See also contacts DSP, 231, 232 call received incorrectly and, 116 feed line, 26–27 can’t make out call and, 116 fi xed-width, 231 multiple calls at same time and, 115–116 notch, 27 reasons for, 115–116 receiving, 27 troubleshooting, 116–117 fi rst aid, 266 Service (FRS), 30 FISTS Club, 197 Farnsworth method, 197 fi xed station, in FCC application, 83 fasteners, 280 fi xed-width fi lters, 231 FASTRAC, 41–42 fl ashing, 268 FCC Rules and Regulations for the Amateur FLDIGI software Radio Service, 56, 123–124, 327 defi ned, 99, 202 Federal Communications Commission display illustration, 100 (FCC) in tuning in PSK31 frequencies, 100 amateur service rules, 56 FlexRadio FLEX-6000 series, 230 licensed station requirement, 55 FM licensing by, 14 common nets, 132 in maintaining license, 89 contacts, making, 132–133 online registration with, 84–87 national simplex calling frequency, 130 Rule 97.1, 56 simplex channels, 105, 106 Universal Licensing System (ULS), 81–83 tuning in signal, 96 VEC organization list, 73 FM signals Federal Emergency Management Agency defi ned, 101 (FEMA), 157, 327–328 listening to, 101 federal registration number (FRN), 86–87 repeater use, 124 feed line fi lters, 26–27 reporting quality, 119 feed lines. See also antennas in signal report, 118 defi ned, 16, 24 steps for tuning in, 101 loss of, 240–241 weak, 124 measurement, 26 FM-only radios. See also VHF/UHF radios purchasing, 241–242 cloning, 229 relative cost, 241 handheld, 228–229 types of, 26 mobile, 227 FEMA (Federal Emergency Management styles, 227 Agency), 157, 327–328 Ford, Steve (WB8IMY), 252, 327 ferrites, as RFI suppressors, 295 frequencies. See also radio waves Field Day calling, 94 defi ned, 11 defi ned, 20 volunteering services for, 34 for emergency traffi c, 141 Field Day Station Locator web page, 11, 34 equation, 21

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behavior and, 22 fi eld, 186 repeater, 125–128 fi nding, 186 units of measurement, 21 square, 186 wavelength and, 20–21 ground screens, 236 frequency allocations ground wave propagation, 28 amateur service, 57–58 ground-independent vertical antennas, as bands, 57 236–237 defi ned, 22–23 grounding for hams, 58 for AC and DC power, 267 world regions and, 57 importance of, 308–309 . See FM signals at RF, 267–269 frequency-shift keying (FSK), 225 ground-plane antennas, 233 FRN (federal registration number), 86–87 groups FRS (Family Radio Service), 30 defi ned, 132 full-wavelength loop antennas, 236 emcomm, 156–157 fun, having, 311–314 joining, 132–133 fuses, 280 new, visiting, 314 guidebooks, in study for licensing exam, 68 • G • • H • gateway stations, 151 General class license Ham Nation, 51, 326 active population, 61 ham radio defi ned, 60 aspects of, 8 test, 60, 66 communicating with, 15 upgrading to, 84 electronics and technology, 8–9 General Service (GMRS), 30 history, 304 Getting Started with Amateur Satellites technology, 19–30 (Smith), 330 traditional image, 1 Getting Started with Ham Radio (Ford), 327 Ham Radio License Manual, 68 glossary, this book, 315–323 Ham Radio Now TV, 51, 326 go kits Ham Radio Outlet, 222 assembling, 160–161 ham shacks clothing, 161 antennas, 16 defi ned, 160 background of terminology, 17 illustrated, 161 building, 16–17 nonperishable food, 160 cables and feed lines, 16 radios and equipment, 161 comfort, 309 references, 161 computer, 16, 256 GOlist, 275 computer selection or, 250–253 Google Groups, 46, 326 defi ned, 16–17 grandfathered classes designing, 255–264 Advanced, 61 desks and chairs, 258–259 defi ned, 60 ergonomics, 256–264 Novice, 60–61 examples of, 259–264 grid squares fi rst aid, 266 defi ned, 185 focal point, 256

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ham shacks (continued) HF (high frequency) bands grounding power and RF, 267–269 activities, 94 lightning and, 265 activity map, 103 microphones, keys, and headphones, 16 adjusting for time of day, 104 mobile/base rig, 16 beacons, 105 notebook, 255–256 chewing the rag on, 140–141 operating chair, 257–258 contact types, 102 organizing, 255–269 day/night use, 104 radio, 257 defi ned, 23 RF and electrical safety, 265–266 DXing and, 143 RF exposure, 266 fi lter use, 103 rig, 16 frequency range, 58 Ham University, 68 listening on, 94, 102–104 hamfests making contact on, 113 attending, 47 operating conditions of, 141 buying at, 48–49 organizing activity on, 103–104 defi ned, 10 60 meter band, 104 equipment demonstration, 49 HF antennas. See also antennas fi nding, 47 beam, 237–238 handheld/mobile rigs, 48 size of, 233 pitfalls, steering around, 48 types of, 233 prepping for, 48 vertical, 236–237 volunteering services for, 34 wire, 234–236 Hamfests and Conventions Calendar HF radios. See also radios (ARRL), 47 amplifi ers, 226 HamLog, 273 band-scope or panadapter displays, 224 hams (ham radio operators) basic, 223 characteristics of, 7 categories of, 223–224 defi ned, 7 data in/out, 225 statistics, 14 detachable front panels, 225 term origin, 17 digital data on, 225–226 Hamsoft, 250 discriminator (DISC), 226 HamTestOnline, 68 FSK (frequency-shift keying), 225 HamWAN, 207 high-performance, 224 handheld operation journeyman, 223–224 accessories, 221 line in/out, 226 decision, 220 mobile, 224–225 handheld radios, 228–229 portable, 224–225 Handiham, 40 PTT, 226 handles, 63 purchasing, 223–226 Hands-On Radio Experiments, 332 HFRadio.org, 334 head-mounted magnifi er, 279 high frequency bands. See HF bands headphones, 16 hinternet, 28 Heavens-Above, 330 hobbies, enhancing with technology, 9 Heil Sound, 248 home emergency preparation, 161–162 help, online, 51–52 home operation, 219 Hendricks QRP Kits, 200 home station confi gurations, 9

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homebrewing, 8 system illustration, 137 hops, 104 system resources, 140 The Hurricane Center in Florida, 11 using, 138 Hy-Gain, 246 ITU. See International Union • I • • J • IARU (International Amateur Radio Union), 14 JT65 software, 29 icons, this book, 3 ICs, 283 • K • image communication defi ned, 211 K1BV DX Awards Directory, 194 fast-scan television, 213 K1TTT Technical Reference, 332 picture examples, 211 Karn, Phil (KA9Q), 29 slow-scan television, 212–213 Keplerian elements, 210 incident reports keyers defi ned, 163 defi ned, 24, 149 steps for making, 163–164 purchasing, 248 inductors, 26, 283 voice, 248–249 Instructables, 51 keys interference purchasing, 248 common devices subject to, 291–292 in radio shacks, 16 to your equipment, 293–295 Kiessig, Rick (ZL2HAM), 106 International Amateur Radio kit equipment, building, 295–296 Union (IARU), 14 Kutzko, Sean (KX9X), 42 International DX Convention, 50 International EME Conference, 50 international licensing, 15 • L • The International Microwave Handbook, 333 ladder line. See open-wire International Telecommunication Union languages, foreign, 313 (ITU) libraries, club, 35 defi ned, 14 license classes regions, 57 Advanced, 61 standard phonetics, 114 Amateur Extra, 60 Internationale Exhibition for Radio call-sign availability, 88 Amateurs, 49 call signs and, 64 , radios and, 28 General, 60 InTheLog, 273 grandfathered, 60–61 inverted-V antennas, 235 Novice, 60–61 , 28 populations of, 61 IRLP privileges, identifying, 84 access code, 139 suffi xes, 84 defi ned, 136 Technician, 59 online user group, 138 types of, 58 refl ectors, using, 139–140 license plates, ham radio, 89 repeaters, connecting to, 139–140

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licenses Linux software, 250 maintaining, 89 listening obtaining, 61–63, 79–89 importance of, 299, 303 privileges of, 59 as reading the mail, 299 renewing, 89 shortwave, 313 licensing as Technical licensee, 94 international regulations, 15 Locher, Bob (W9KNI), 175 system, 55–64 Logbook of the World (LoTW), 178, licensing exams 274, 275 administration of, 63 logging, 190–191 areas covered by, 66 log-periodics, 232 basic electronics questions, 66 logs class upgrading, 76 basics to record, 272 demystifying, 65–66 on computer, 273 as elements, 65 keeping, 271 at events, 74 sheet example illustration, 272 expectations, 77–78 updating, 271–272 guidelines for taking, 77 low bands, 177 mentors in studying for, 70–71 lower (LSB), 98 operating questions, 66 low-power operating. See QRP passing grade, 78 private, 74 • M • public, 74 question pool, 66 magic band, 182 questions, 62 mag-mount models, 238 registration for, 77 magnetic fi elds, 20 resources for study, 66–70 Maidenhead Locator System, 185–186 RF safety questions, 66 mailbox nets, 13 rules and regulations questions, 66 maintenance tools, 278–281 second-chance, 78 Makins, Tim (EI8HC), 176 studying for, 61–62, 65–71 Mapability (Makins), 176 taking, 62–63, 73–78 Marconi Cape Cod Radio Club, 13 test day, 75–78 Mark’s RF Circuit Building Blocks page, 333 test fee, 77 MARS (Military Auxiliary Radio test session, fi nding, 73–74 System), 157, 158 test sign-up, 74–75 masts, antenna, 244 time for taking, 78 Maxim, Hiram Percy, 37 Volunteer Examiners (VEs) and, 62–63 (MUF), 177 what to bring to, 76 Mayday, 165 what to do after taking, 78 (MF) band, 23 licensing paperwork Memory mode, 131 Certifi cate of Successful Completion of mentors Examination (CSCE), 79–80 acting as, 71 completed, sending off of, 80 benefi ts of, 51 NCVEC Form 605, 80 Elmer e-mail lists for fi nding, 51 lightning, 265 experience of, 71 linear amplifi ers, 229 fi nding, 51–52, 70–71

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online help, 51 contacts, ending, 151 in study for licensing exam, 70–71 equipment, 24 failed contacts, 117 receiving fi lters, 151–153 Farnsworth method, 197 relaying, 12 fi st, 148 meteor scatter, 184–185 keyers, 149 meteor trails, 29 listening to, 102, 151 MF (medium frequency), 23 making contact via, 115 MFJ Enterprises, 222, 249 mastering, 197–199 MFSK modes, 206–207 pounding brass, 147–151 microphones progression in speed, 198 purchasing, 248 prosigns, 150–151 in radio shacks, 16 reporting quality, 119 microwave band retro collections, 150 defi ned, 23 sending, 148–150 listening on, 94 in signal report, 118 references, 333 skills, sharpening, 198–199 Military Auxiliary Radio System software, 150 (MARS), 157, 158 speed, increasing with contests, 187 milliwatting, 199 steps for tuning in signals, 102 mobile antennas, 238–239 straight key, 149 mobile operation training aids, 197 decision, 219–220 tuning in signal, 96 references, 330 Morse Express Books, 150 trying for fun, 312–313 mountaintopping, 185 mobile phones MUF (maximum usable frequency), 177 licensed service providers, 30 multiple frequency-shift keying (MFSK) as radios, 10 modes, 206–207 mobile radios multiple-band dipole antennas, 236 FM, 228 multiprotocol controllers, 25 HF, 224–225 mobile stations, 16, 261–264 • N • modes defi ned, 27 N1MM, 249 identifying by ear or eye, 100 National Contest Journal, 195, 330 modulation, 27 National Electrical Code (NEC), 265 Molniya orbits, 210 National Hurricane Center in monitoring Florida, 11 defi ned, 93 National Incident Management System in emergencies, 166 (NIMS), 157 weather, 167 National Traffi c System (NTS), 171 Morse code National Weather Service (NWS), 167 abbreviations, 115 natural disasters, helping in, 11 automatic key, 149 NCVEC Form 605, 80 calling CQ on, 146 net control stations (NCS) character spacing, 197 in checking in, 169 combination paddle and key, 149 defi ned, 169 contacts, 150–151 in information exchange, 170–171

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nets online access tips, 110 in fi nding mentors, 71 call for visitors, 132 help, 51–52 checking in, 169 mapping contacts, 106 defi ned, 12, 168 practice exams, 70 directed, 169 programs, 326–327 emergency service, 12 registration, FCC, 84–87 fi nding, 110 resources, 4 mailbox, 13 online communities meeting on, 110 e-mail portals, 46–47 participating in, 168–171 e-mail refl ectors, 45–46 standard operating rules, 169 interacting in, 45–47 swap, 13 , 45 technical service, 12 OO (offi cial observer), 159 traffi c, 12 open repeaters, 133 tuning in to, 110 opening the squelch, 101 network problems, troubleshooting, 289 open-wire, 26 New England Repeater Directory, 107 operating The New Shortwave Propagation Handbook casual, 123–153 (Jacobs, Cohen, Rose), 334 in contests, 188 nibbling tool, 282 via digital modes, 202–209 nighttime DXing, 177–178 in emergencies, 163–167 NIMS (National Incident Management with intent, 155–171 System), 157 references, 327–331 noise via satellite, 209–211 dealing with, 29 specialties, 173–213 PSK31 tolerance, 203 operating chair, 257–258 troubleshooting, 291–295 operational problems nonperishable food, go kit, 160 control, 289–290 notch fi lters, 27 data, 288–289 notebook, shack, 255–256 troubleshooting, 288–290 Novice license, 60–61 Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio NTS (National Traffi c System), 171 (OSCAR-1), 41, 209 NWS (National Weather Service), 167 organization, this book, 2 • O • • P • off frequency, 101 Pacifi c Northwest DX Convention, 50 offi cial emergency station (OES), 158 , 8, 206 offi cial observer (OO), 159 PACTOR modes, 152, 153, 205 offsets, 125, 128 paddles, 24, 150 omnidirectional antennas, 233 panadapter display, 224, 230 1-by-1 (1x1) call signs, 88 parades, participating in, 167–168, 312 1-by-2 (1x2) call signs, 88 Part 15 devices, 292 1-by-2 calls, 113 Pearce, Gary (KN4AQ), 51 1-by-3 calls, 113 phase shift keying (PSK). See PSK31 1,000 Miles Per Watt award, 200 philatelists, 10

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phonetics Protection Group website, 266 defi ned, 113 protocol errors, 288–289 standard, list of, 114 PSK31 Pignology, 252 , 203 pileups contests, 203 defi ned, 143, 179 invention of, 202 navigating, 179–180 noise/disturbance tolerance, 203 ping jockeys, 185 QSO illustration, 204 PIO (public information offi cer), 158–159 resources, 203, 328 plugs, 280 PSK31 signals PODXS Ø7Ø Club, 328 digital mode decoding software and, 99 polarization, 233 listening to, 98–100 politeness, in contesting, 193–194 steps for tuning in, 99 Popular Communications, 41, 335 tuning in, 96 portable antennas, 238–239 public exams, 74 portable operation public information offi cer (PIO), 158–159 accessories, 221 public service decision, 220 as club activity, 35 defi ned, 220 engaging in, 167–168 trying for fun, 312–313 parades and sporting events, 167–168 portable radios, HF, 224–225 weather monitoring, 167 portable stations, 261–264 public-safety radio, 30 portals defi ned, 46 • Q • eHam.net, 46–47 QRZ.com, 46–47 QEX, 335 references, 325–326 QRP pounding brass contests, 200 copying the code, 148 defi ned, 44, 199 fi lters, 147 gear, building, 200 radio setup, 147 getting started with, 200 volume, 147 as HF activity, 199 power problems, troubleshooting, 287–288 North American HF calling power-line interference, 293 frequencies, 199 practicing, 304 operating resources, 201 prefi x, call sign, 64 organizations, joining, 200 prefi x-country list, 175 special gatherings for, 202 private exams, 75 transceivers, 201 programming channels, 131 QRP Amateur Radio Club International, 44 propagation QRP clubs defi ned, 9 defi ned, 44 ground wave, 28 fi nding, 44 references, 334 worldwide membership, 45 sky wave, 28–29 QRP Quarterly, 44 sporadic E, 184 QRZ DX Weekly Newsletter, 175, 329 tropospheric, 29, 184 QRZ.com, 46–47, 84, 275, 326 prosigns, 150–151

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Q-signals common, 112 • R • defi ned, 93 radio accessories international set of, 111 antenna tuners, 249–250 use of, 112 common, 247–250 QSL cards keyers, 248–249 accuracy, 274 keys, 248 defi ned, 178, 179 microphones, 248 exchanging, 273–274 Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services selecting, 273–274 (RACES), 157, 158 QSL Corner, 275 Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, 330 QSL services, 276 Radio Amateurs of , 49 QSLing radio control (R/C) direct, 275 computers and, 251 electronic, 274–275 frequencies, 9 QSL.net, 326 , 22–23 QSLs radio waves in applying for awards, 196 defi ned, 19 defi ned, 10 energy in, 20 sending and receiving, 274–276 frequency and wavelength, 20–21 sending via managers, 275–276 nature and, 28–29 stamp collecting and, 10 spectrum, 22–23 QSOs. See also contacts speed of, 19 antenna, 119 Radio Works, 243 common information exchanges, 118–119 radios. See also software-defi ned contesting, 110–111 radio (SDR) deciphering, 108–112 autopatch feature, 134–136 defi ned, 93 break-in (QSK) feature, 146 endings, 122 buying fi rst article, 223 further discussion, 120 catalogs for, 222 having, 118–120 choosing, 222–231 nets, 110 DCS function, 131 QTH (location), 118 features checklist, 223 ragchews, 109–110 FM-only, 227–229 rig, 118 for HF bands, 223–226 signal reports, 118 Memory mode, 131 three-way, 117 receive frequency, 131 topics to avoid, 120 setting up, 131 types of, 108 settings, storing, 131 weather, 119 in shack ergonomics, 257 QST magazine, 36, 37, 111, 195, 224, 335 UHF, 227–229 QTH (location), 118 VFO mode, 131 quads, 237 VHF, 227–229 quarter-wave whip, 233 RadioShack, 279 question pools, 62, 66 . See contests

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(RTTY) Remote Operating for Amateur Radio defi ned, 204 (Ford), 252 DXers, 205 remote receivers, 136 resources, 205 repeater channels signal report, 118 active repeater, 106 signals, 96 auto-repeater feature and, 108 ragchewers repeater contacts defi ned, 109 defi ned, 105 identifying, 145–147 fi nding, 106–107 targeted calls and, 145 listening to, 108 ragchews making, 114 brag macros, 109 tone access and, 106 calling CQ for, 145–146 repeater directories, 106–107, 127 defi ned, 12, 109 repeater frequencies good times for, 143–144 channel spacing, 126, 128 not-so-good times for, 144–145 fi nding, 127–128 sharing, 146–147 offset, 125, 128 starting, 109 separation, 125 topics, 110 understanding, 125–126 when to end, 110 repeater pairs, 125, 126 random-length wire antennas, 236 repeater satellites, 210 R/C. See radio control repeater systems reader assumptions, this book, 2–3 D-STAR, 136, 137, 138–139 reading the mail, 299 EchoLink, 136, 137, 138 receivers illustrated, 125 linear operation, 145 IRLP, 136, 137, 138, 139–140 remote, 136 linking repeaters, 136–140 sensitivity, 145 remote receivers, 136 receiving fi lters, 27 repeaters Reddit, 45 access tones, using, 128 references allocations, 127 magazines, 334–335 autopatch, 134–136 online programs, 326–327 benefi ts of, 106 operating, 327–331 closed, 133 technical, 331–334 defi ned, 27, 94 vendors, 335 D-STAR, 139 web portals, 325–326 duplex operation, 124 refl ectors encouraging conversations, 133 defi ned, 45 features of, 134–140 at Google Groups, 46 fi nding, 124–128 hosts and directories for, 46 linked, 134 IRLP, using, 139–140 open, 133 at Yahoo! Groups, 46 operating on, 124–134 Region 2 allocation chart, 58 resources for, 134 regions, ITU, 57 sound of stations accessing, 133 registration, CORES, 85–86 resistors, 282 remote control, 251–252

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responses operating via, 209–211 listening for, 113 OSCAR-1, 41, 209 on repeater, 114 references, 330 Reverse Network, 182 types of, 210 RF uplink, 210 exposure, 266 scanning, 127 ground, 268 Schupack, Ben (NW7DX), 264 grounding and bonding at, 267–269 screwdriver antennas, 238 problems, troubleshooting, 286–287 SCS PTC, 153 safety, 265–266 SDR. See software-defi ned radio signals, devices radiating, 292 searching and pouncing, 189, 192–193 RF and audio generators, 282 second-chance exams, 78 RF Components and Circuits (Carr), 332 self-supporting towers, 245–246 RF Connection, 242 , 283 RF Exposure and You, 266 serial numbers, 111, 188 RF Finder, 107 SGIN (Sub-Group Identifi cation Number), 86 RFI suppressors, ferrites as, 295 shacks. See ham shacks rigs. See also radios Shovkoplyas, Alex (VE3NEA), 176 defi ned, 16 signal reports in QSOs, 118 making contact, 113 RMS (Winlink Radio Mail Server) in QSOs, 118 stations, 153 quality, 119 rotators signals. See also specifi c types of signals beam antenna, 238 clean, 193 control box, 247 DX, 175–178 defi ned, 246 tuning in, 96–108 illustrated, 247 types of, 96 plate, 247 simplex operation roundtables, 110, 147 common channels, 130 roving, 227 defi ned, 129 Rowe, David (VK5DGR), 207 listening and, 131 RS-232 interface, 25, 253 national FM calling frequency, 130 RTTY. See radioteletype (RTTY) requirements of, 131 using, 129–131 • S • on VHF and UHF bands, 130 single sideband (SSB) signals safety, RF and electrical, 265–266 fi lter selection, 98 safety lockout, 265 listening on, 97–98 Sampol, Gabriel (EA6VQ), 106 reporting quality, 119 satellites in signal report, 118 accessing, 211 steps for tuning in, 98 AMSAT and, 209 tuning in signal, 96 basics, 210–211 types of, 97–98 communication technology, 27 Six Meter International Radio Klub, 39 downlink, 210 6 Handbook, 333 ham radio, 41–42 60 meter band, 104 Molniya orbits, 210 skills, keeping sharp, 304

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skimmer spots, 182 QRP, 199–202 skips, 104 satellites, 209–211 sky wave propagation, 28–29 Spiderbeam, 244 Skywarn program, 167 split-frequency operation, 180 slow-scan television (SSTV), 212–213 sporadic E (Es), 183, 184 social media, 45 sporting events, participating in, 167–168 software spotting networks, 180–181 contest logging, 191 square-loop beams, 237 Morse code, 150 squirting a bird, 313 propagation, 105 SSB. See single sideband signals radio implementation with, 28 SSTV (slow-scan television), 212–213 writing, 8 standing wave ratio (SWR), 26 software-defi ned radio (SDR). See also stations radios antennas, 232–250 defi ned, 229 checklist for routine maintenance, 284–285 displays, 230 computer selection, 250–253 functions, 9 decisions for, 218 as software, 230 fi lters, 231 TAPR support of, 43 fi nding with searching and pouncing, 189 transceivers, 230 fl exibility and, 307 soldering iron and gun, 279 handheld operation, 220–221 SolderSmoke, 51, 326 home operation, 219 SOTA (Summits On the Air) maintaining, 283–285 program, 185, 220 mobile operation, 219–220 SpaceWeather, 334 new versus used equipment for, 253–254 Sparks Telegraph Key Review, 150 operation decisions, 219–221 special-event stations, 13 portable operation, 220 specialties, purpose of, 173 radio selection, 222–231 specialty clubs/organizations relative expense breakdown, 222 AMSAT, 41–42 remote controlled, 251–252 competitive, 40 resource allocation, 221–222 defi ned, 39 setting goals for, 218 examples of, 39 spotting networks, 193 fi nding, 39 studying, 307–308 Handiham, 40 surprises, budgeting for, 308 QRP, 44–45 tips for, 307–309 taking part in, 39–45 troubleshooting, 286–290 TAPR, 43 upgrading, 254 YLRL, 43 weakest link, 309 specialty conventions, 50 Steele, Don (NTØF), 261 specialty operations straight key, 24, 149 awards, 194–196 Straight Key Night, 150 contests, 186–194 student, lifelong, 305 digital modes, 202–209 studying for licensing exam DXing, 173–186 classes for, 67–68 image communication, 211–213 guidebooks and CDs, 68 Morse code, 197–199 material absorption and, 68

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studying for licensing exam (continued) test sign-up. See also licensing exams mentors in, 70–71 exams at events, 75 online practice exams, 70 private exams, 75 question pool and, 62, 66 public exams, 74 resources for, 66–70 T-handled reamer, 282 study guides and manuals, 61 33 Simple Weekend Projects for the Ham, test areas and, 66 the Student, and the Experimenter test demystifi cation and, 65–66 (Ingram), 332 websites, 68 thrust bearings, 247 Sub-Group Identifi cation Number (SGIN), 86 tone access suffi xes defi ned, 106, 128 call sign, 64, 84 using, 128–129 upgraded class, 84 tone squelch, 129 Summits On the Air (SOTA) tools program, 185, 220 maintenance, 278–281 , tracking, 177 repair and maintenance, 281–282 SVHFS Conference, 50 top band, 178 swap nets, 13 towers. See also antennas crank-up, 245 • T • manufacturers of, 245 self-supporting, 245–246 TAPR (Tucson Amateur Packet use of, 244–245 Radio), 43, 328 welded lattice, 245 targeted calls, chewing the rag and, 145 TowerTalk, 246 Taylor, Dr. Joe (K1JT), 29, 185 traffi c Tech Q&A, 68 defi ned, 12 technical awareness and education, ARRL, 39 handling, 171 Technical Information Service, 332 transceivers technical references, 39, 331–334 defi ned, 23 technical service nets, 12 power output meter, 116 technical specialist (TS), 159 QRP, 201 Technician class license software-defi ned radio (SDR), 230 active population, 61 transmitters, radio waves and, 20 defi ned, 59 satellites, 210 test, 59, 66 transverters, 227 “telegrapher’s laugh,” 41 trap dipole antennas, 236 telemetry satellites, 210 TravelPlus CD-ROM, 107 10-10 International Club, 39 trees, antennas and, 243 terminal crimpers, 279 tripods, antenna, 244 test day. See also licensing exams , 29, 184 after fi nishing test, 78 troubleshooting class upgrading, 76 data problems, 288–289 getting to, 75–76 interference, 291–295 guidelines for taking, 77 operational problems, 288–290 time for taking test, 78 overall, 285–286 what to bring with you to, 76 power problems, 287–288 what to expect during, 77–78 RF problems, 286–287 test sessions, fi nding, 73–74 stations, 286–290

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TS (technical specialist), 159 variable-frequency oscillators (VFOs) Tucson Amateur Packet Radio defi ned, 96 (TAPR), 43, 328 modes, 131 tuning in signals VEC organizations. See Volunteer Examiner defi ned, 96 Coorindator (VEC) organizations mis-tuned (off frequency), 101 vendors, 335 signal types and, 96 vertical antennas. See also antennas; HF tuning indicators, 96 antennas tuning the band, 93 ground screen, 236 twin-lead. See open-wire ground-independent, 236–237 Twitter, 45 VEs. See Volunteer Examiners 2-by-3 (2x3) call signs, 88 VFOs. See variable-frequency oscillators Two Way Radios and Scanners For Dummies VHF (very high frequency) bands (Silver), 327 activities, 94 chewing the rag on, 142 • U • DXing on, 182–186 frequencies, 23 UHF (ultra high frequency) bands listening on, 94, 105–108 chewing the rag on, 142 simplex operation, 130 DXing on, 182–186 voice contacts, 105 frequencies, 23 in weak-signal communication, 108 listening on, 94, 105–108 VHF/UHF antennas. See also antennas simplex operation, 130 beam, 233 voice contacts, 105 elements, 232, 233 in weak-signal communication, 108 polarization, 233 UHF radios. See VHF/UHF radios whips, 232 Understanding Basic Electronics (Banzhaf), Yagi, 232 332 VHF/UHF Century Club, 186 Universal Licensing System (ULS) VHF/UHF DX. See also DXing browsing database, 83 aurora, 184 in CORES registration, 85–86 awards, earning, 185–186 database, 81–83 fi nding and working, 183–185 result page, 83 meteor scatter, 184–185 search page, 82 mountaintopping, 185 web page access, 85 overview of, 182–183 Universal Radio, 222 sporadic E, 183–184 upper sideband (USB), 98 tropospheric propagation, 184 USB interface, 25 VHF/UHF Handbook, 333 USB ports, 253 VHF/UHF Microwave record list, 186 used equipment, 253–254, 308 VHF/UHF radios. See also radios all-mode (multimode), 227 amplifi ers, 229 • V • cloning, 229 vanity call signs defi ned, 227 applying for, 89 FM-only, 227–229 available, fi nding, 87, 88 transverters, 227 defi ned, 87 Vibroplex, 149, 150 ViewProp, 106

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voice keyers, 248–249 Wilson, Pete (K4CAV), 263–264 Volunteer Examiner Coordindator (VEC) Winlink organizations connecting with, 153 contacting, 73 defi ned, 152 defi ned, 38 station frequencies, 152 function of, 62 station illustration, 152 list of, 73 using, 152–153 national, 74 Winlink Radio Mail Server (RMS) Volunteer Examiners (VEs) stations, 153 in administration of exams, 63 WINMOR mode, 152, 153, 205 becoming, 63 wire antennas. See also HF antennas defi ned, 14 dipole, 234–235 function of, 62–63 full-wavelength loop, 236 number present at exams, 62 inverted-V, 235 oversight, 62 multiple-band dipole, 236 random-length wire, 236 • W • trap dipole, 236 wire cutters, 279 W1AW station, 37–38, 198 (WLAN), 207 W4VEC VEC exams, 74 work parties, as club activity, 35 W5YI VEC exams, 74 Worked All (WAC) W9DXCC, 50 award, 187, 312 WAC (Worked All Continents) Worked All States (WAS) program, 186 award, 187, 312 working DX, 174 WARC bands, 144 working split, 180 waterfall display, 230 World Radio and TV Handbook, 329 wattmeters, 26, 282 World Radio Online, 41, 335 wavelength World Wide Radio Operator’s defi ned, 20 Foundation, 52 frequency and, 20–21 Writelog, 249 units of measurement, 21 WSJT software package, 29, 185 weak-signal communication, 108, 124 WWROF webinars, 52, 327 weather monitoring, 167 • Y • in QSOs, 118 Website for Mobile Radio Operators, 331 Yaesu, 246 welded lattice towers, 245 Yagi antennas, 232 West, Gordon (WB6NOA), 68 Yahoo! Groups, 46, 326 WF5E QSL Service, 276 Young Ladies’ Radio League (YLRL), 43 whips, 232 YouTube, 51, 68

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