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Ham Radio: Simplified | 
 enlarge | Author: Kevin Cornwell
Publisher: GOCEAN, Global Oceanic Communication, Education & Assistance Network
Category: Book
Buy New: $8.95
New (1) Used (5) from $7.49
Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 378233
Media: Paperback
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3
ISBN: 1888740000
EAN: 9781888740004
ASIN: 1888740000
Publication Date: 1998
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Book Description
A perfect gift or companion for Hams-to-be, new Hams, old Hams, young Hams, or just downright confused Hams. Lots of illustrations, definitions, and examples make hamming easy and fun. A great learning tool both before and after the exam. A non-technical guide on how to choose a radio, set up a station, put up an antenna, talk on the air for the first time, and how to use packet, Morse Code, SSTV, RTTY, and more. Whether you'd like to markedly improve your own skill level, or the skill level of your students, this book will help you. Easy-to-understand, Ham Radio: Simplified was written expressly for new or confused hams. It details basics often not covered in the classroom curriculum and clearly defines common practices and protocols the new ham will encounter when on-the-air. No- nonsense explanations help you grasp difficult concepts with greater ease. After reading this book you'll approach your exam or your radio with confidence and enthusiasm.
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 Save Your Money! June 25, 2008
Ham radio overview should have been the title. This book is all bones and no meat and would be a waste of money to even a beginning ham.
I would highly recommend "Ham Radio for Dummies", which in my opinion, is the best book out ther for beginners and as a reference.
 OK Starter June 5, 2008
I found the book was ok as an introduction to the area, but insufficient to prepare for a licensing exam.
 renewed interest May 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Good review or initial exposure to ham radio. This is a great starting point.
 Buy this AFTER you get your license May 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you have no previous exposure to Ham radio, then this isn't the book for you. There isn't any big picture introductory material -- page 1 starts with guidance for purchasing your ham radio rig (back in 1998). The ARRL technician class study guide has better intro material.
The author does a good job of defining terms, but many terms which need defining are missed (or not defined soon enough). For example, 'DXing' is mentioned 15 times before it is defined on page 24. The density of new terms is challenging -- even if they were all defined the first time they were used.
Instead, this should be the first book you buy after receiving your technician class license. It is full of information and advice, but you simply can't start from zero with this book.
 A Return to Basics January 21, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is not a book for the 'old ragchewer' or maybe it is. It is a book for some of us who have forgotten what 'ham radio is all about', or someone that has been on 2m for ever. It is an excellent book for someone that is going to give an introduction to 'ham radio' because it is simple, to the point and understandable. It is a great book for anyone interested in 'ham radio' or perhaps has just received their ticket. It is a great KISS book. Well done. KB6WUT
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