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Good book to learn the basics of police or nascar scanning. This book isn't helpful with programing specific models but is well worth the money anyway.
Though I have'nt finished it yet,this book joins Ward's otherbooks,in being easy to read and understand. David N5SJS
Ward Silver. There are some really heavy-duty scientific principles behind how antennas work and how different frequency ranges really require different antenna types. Therefore, I was happy to have the opportunity to review the book Two-Way Radios & Scanners For Dummies by H. It must be the lurker in me. This book brought back some of those same feelings.This book is a very good way to get yourself started in the business of voice communications over the airwaves. Same with subjects like antennas.
The basics of the hardware for each type of activity is illustrated in a very easy-to-understand fashion without getting overly technical.
It's an excellent way to get started in this hobby (or obsession).Contents:Part 1 - Making Radio a Habit, a Hobby, or a Helper: Introducing Radios and the Wireless Word; Discovering the Art and Science of Radio; Making Radio Fit Your LifePart 2 - Two-Way Radios at Home, Work, and Play: A Radio in Your Pocket - FRS/GMRS Radios; Breaker, Breaker - Using Citizens Band; Communicating in Emergencies; Workaday Wireless - Business Radio Services; Ladies and Gentlemen, Ships at Sea - Marine Radio; Citizen Wireless - Amateur RadioPart 3 - Listening In - Scanning and Shortwave Listening: One Adam 12 - Scanner Basics; Scanning Public Service and Safety Radio Transmissions; Radio Aloft - Aviation Radio Transmissions; Radios in Uniform: Government Radio Transmissions; Radio in Action - Recreational Radio Transmissions; Surfing the Air World - Shortwave ListeningPart 4 - Getting Technical with Your Radio: Building Your Radio Toolbox; A Spark of Electronic Know-How; Installing Radios Right; Getting a Charge Out of Batteries; Putting Your Computer to Work; Troubleshooting Your RadioPart 5 - The Part of Tens: Ten Radio Secrets; Ten Emergency Tips; Ten Radio First-Aid Techniques; Ten New Ways to Have Fun with Your Radio; Glossary; IndexThere's not much that Silver doesn't cover in this book.
My personal favorite part of the book was on the shortwave listening.
I've always been fascinated with listening to unusual broadcasts like shortwave radio and emergency frequencies.
Silver is able to get you through this without the eyes glazing over.
He works both sides of the radio spectrum, from just listening to actually participating.
If the usage of the airwaves in a particular category require having a license, he covers the requirements in order to make sure you stay legal.
I remember listening to shortwave broadcasts from Radio Nederlands when I was young, amazed that I could be hearing stuff from the other side of the earth.
Regardless of your leanings as a lurker or participant, you'll find what you need here to make that first contact.
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