The ARRL Operating Manual For Radio Amateurs (Arrl Operating Manual) [Paperback]

Mark J. Wilson (Author, Editor), Maty Weinberg (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0872591093 | ISBN-13: 978-0872591097 | Publication Date: January 1, 2008 | Edition: 9

If you re an active ham radio operator, you probably have a story about your first radio contact. Many hams remember that experience even more than their first license examination. That s because operating is fun and exciting!

The ARRL Operating Manual for Radio Amateurs is the most complete book about Amateur Radio operating. It was written to help guide you through the dozens of ways hams communicate with each other. It contains information that every ham needs:

Beginners explore the broad range of ham radio activities, practices and events.
Intermediate hams sharpen your skills, earn awards and participate in contests.
Experienced hams find frequently needed references, details on new technology, and new ways to enjoy your favorite activities.

New Edition - Extensively Updated! This 9th edition is the BIGGEST revision in years! Over 80% of the content has been completely re-written. You'll enjoy the latest information!


Contents

Amateur Radio All About Operating

VHF/UHF FM, Repeaters, Digital Voice and Data, SSB and CW

Emergency Communications

Traffic Handling Getting the Message Through

DXing Contacting Those Faraway Places

Contesting Competitive Wireless

HF Digital Communications

Image Communications

Amateur Satellites

The FCC Rules and You Operating Legally, Safely, and Appropriately

Operating Awards

References Call Sign Prefix List, Antenna Bearing Maps, Abbreviations, and much more

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Amer Radio Relay League; 9 edition (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0872591093
• ISBN-13: 978-0872591097
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Topical Reading, July 31, 2008

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This review is from: The ARRL Operating Manual For Radio Amateurs (Arrl Operating Manual) (Paperback)

This is one of those books you can pick up and read random chapters, or even individual pages and find value. The book is organized topically and covers a wide variety of interests, so whether your interest is RTTY, DX, moonbounce, or whatever, you'll likely find it covered here - not just in shallow survey form, either (in spite of its wide coverage), but with usable advice and perspective. I think this is one of ARRL's better titles, along with their license manuals and the Antenna Book. Highly recommended for the newer ham or experienced ham curious about unfamiliar operating modes.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for newcomers, January 27, 2009

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Bryan Babcock "Bryan" (Golden, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The ARRL Operating Manual For Radio Amateurs (Arrl Operating Manual) (Paperback)

Good book for newcomers to amateur radio. It has many tables and figures that are helpful/required for operation, though just about all of them can be found online somewhere. The first couple chapters deal with the purpose of HAM radio and etiquette (operating procedure, band plans, etc). This is helpful for those who are getting ready to transmit, but don't really know what to do when they do transmit. The majority of the book explains many of the activities possible in HAM radio (DX, QRP, mobile, etc). The final chapter talks about the regulatory side of things, including the FCC, ITU, does/don't, etc. There is hardly any technical information (ie types of antennas, how to build a tuner, etc), The ARRL Handbook does this.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Overview, March 24, 2009

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William Corsair "Will" (Leavenworth County, KS USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The ARRL Operating Manual For Radio Amateurs (Arrl Operating Manual) (Paperback)

I used the book to help orient me after I finished my General license. Helped me understand numerous operating areas and specialties within ham radio. Not much depth on any topic, but enough to get you started. Highly recommended.