Ham Radio For Dummies
4th Edition

I read the 2021 ed. I found it useful as I prepare for my exams to get on the air. Silver presents an impressive array of material in the comprehensive manner familiar to audiences who've benefited from other titles in this long-standing series. He's especially informative about the SWR scene and th......more

Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned operator, or someone getting back on the air after a long absence, Ham Radio for Dummies (you'll want the updated 4th edition that covers the latest technologies) is one of a select number of references that belongs in every amateur's shack. Distilling the many......more

While splitting wood for this cold weather, my house has 4 fireplaces porch/bathroom, kitchen, front room/dining room and the library/office no power no problem since I don’t have enough to power the 5t hvac installed so why use a ham during Emergencies which is the whole intent of the book mentione......more

What a great resource I found in this book. It is filled with just the information I was looking for. As a new Ham Operator, I didn't know much, but this book gave me a once-over-the-world look at Ham Radio. I learned a great deal and will keep it as a resource for the future. There are also referen......more

An ok book, I guess, but I think I just read the wrong thing. I was looking for more of a manual on the exam, etc. This is more of a general-purpose read that, really, I didn't find particularly useful.......more