The Beginner's Handbook of Amateur Radio

Explains radio and electronics fundamentals needed to set up a transmitter and become a licensed "ham" operator from the ground up. This guide gives anyone interested in amateur radio an introduction to shortwave; guidance on how to become a ham radio operator; a mini-course in electronics, focused on radio fundamentals; instruction in wave propagation, power supplies, and electronic circuits; study guide for getting your Novice Operator or No-Code Technician Class licenses; study hints for preparing for FCC exams; recent FCC RF safety rules and guidelines; 184 FCC Technician Class question pool with answers; and shortwave operator's dos-and-don'ts, practices, and procedures.