{"product_id":"9780071832922","title":"Ham and Shortwave Radio for the Electronics Hobbyist","description":"Get up and running as a ham radio operator—or just listen in on the shortwave bands!  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHam and Shortwave Radio for the Electronics Hobbyist\u003c\/i\u003e shows you, step by step, how to set up and operate your own ham radio station. It’s also perfect for those interested in shortwave listening, without getting a ham radio license. This practical guide covers communications modes, assigned frequency ranges in the United States, details on fixed, mobile, and portable ham stations, antennas, and much more. Ham radio will work even when the Internet and other utilities fail. So get on the air and keep the lines of communication open in any situation!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eInside, you’ll find out all about:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRadio waves and how they travel\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eShortwave and allwave listening\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCommunications modes for ham radio operators, including using the Internet as a supplement\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHam radio licenses and assigned frequency ranges (bands) used in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWave-propagation characteristics and tips on the bands best suited for use at different times of the day, year, and sunspot cycle\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSelecting and installing equipment for fixed ham radio stations\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSetting up mobile and portable ham radio stations\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAntennas and transmission lines for various frequencies and station types\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to operate your station using popular voice and digital modes\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSchematic symbols and Q signals for ham radio operators\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47105739522288,"sku":"9780071832922","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780071832922_p0.jpg?v=1763637052","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780071832922","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}