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The ARRL Ham Radio License Manuals: Book 1
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Description edit
Learn to get your Technician Class License.
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
Summary edit
This book will walk you through the information required to earn the Technician class license in amateur radio, which is the first of three license levels. The book covers a number of topics such as the fundamentals of radio, basic electronics, operating regulations, and more; all of which are... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Setting & Locations edit
Organizations edit
- American Radio Relay League (ARRL): The ARRL is the primary association for amateur radio enthusiasts in the United States. The league is a non-profit membership organization that provides a number of functions for the amateur radio community such as providing reference material for the hobby, providing a directory of operators and call-signs, sending newsletters with recent events, arranging classes and testing sessions for new users, acting as the primary advocacy group for the hobby at all levels of government, and much more.
First Sentence edit
The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual is designed to help you learn about every topic in the Technician exam question pool.
Table of Contents edit
Foreword
When to Expect New Books
The Adventure Begins
Your Invitation to ARRL Membership
How to Use this Book
1 - Welcome to Amateur Radio
1.1 - What is Amateur Radio?
1.2 - The FCC and Licensing
1.3 - Amateur Radio Activities
1.4 - Getting Your Ham Radio License
2 - Radio and Signals Fundamentals
2.1 - Radio Signals and Waves
2.2 - Modulation
2.3 - Radio Equipment Basics
3 - Electricity, Components, and Circuits
3.1 - Electricity
3.2 - Components and Units
3.3 - Types of Radios and Radio Circuits
4 - Propagation, Antennas, and Feed Lines
4.1 - Propagation
4.2 - Antenna Fundamentals
4.3 - Feed Lines and SWR
4.4 - Practical Antenna Systems
5 - Amateur Radio Equipment
5.1 - Transmitters and Receivers
5.2 - Digital Communications
5.3 - Power Supplies and Batteries
5.4 - RF Interference (RFI)
5.5 - RF Grounding
6 - Communicating With Other Hams
6.1 - Contact Basics
6.2 - Band Plans
6.3 - Making Contacts
6.4 - Using Repeaters
6.5 - Nets
6.6 - Emergency Communications
6.7 - Special Activities, Modes and Techniques
7 - Licensing Regulations
7.1 - Licensing Terms
7.2 - Working with the FCC
7.3 - Bands and Privileges
7.4 - International Rules
7.5 - Call Signs
8 - Operating Regulations
8.1 - Control Operators
8.2 - Identifications
8.3 - Interference
8.4 - Third-Party Communications
8.5 - Remote and Automatic Operation
8.6 - Prohibited Transmissions
9 - Safety
9.1 - Electrical Safety
9.2 - RF Exposure
9.3 - Mechanical Safety
10 - Glossary
11 - Technician Class Exam Question Pool
Syllabus
Subelement T1 - FCC Rules
Subelement T2 - Operating Procedures
Subelement T3 - Radio Waves
Subelement T4 - Amateur Radio Practices
Subelement T5 - Electrical Principles
Subelement T6 - Electrical Components
Subelement T7 - Station Equipment
Subelement T8 - Operating Activities and Modes
Subelement T9 - Anetnnas & Feed Lines
Subelement T0 - Safety
Supplement - Choosing a Ham Radio
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in The ARRL Ham Radio License Manuals. (standard series)
Followed by The ARRL General Class License Manual for Radio Operators (Arrl General Class License Manual for the Radio Amateur).
Authors & Contributors edit
- H. Ward Silver (Author) - Callsign: N0AX
Other Contributors:
- Mark Wilson (Editor)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 028
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Ham Radio License Manual support page: Contains information about the book, as well as supplemental information and study guides.
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